What You Need to Know About Visiting the Zoo with Your Family This Covid Summer It’s been a long time since I wrangled the kids on a legitimate Family Field Trip — Covid has sure put a damper on our adventures of the past. I truly can’t imagine when I’ll feel ready to venture back …
Summer Bucket List, Social Distancing Edition
20 Ideas for Summer Fun Right Now It’s no secret that summer is going to look different this year. Our favorite neighborhood pools and water parks have already announced they aren’t opening at all this season. The Chicago lakefront is still closed. Even playgrounds are still closed. But news flash: ⚠️ SUMMER ISN’T CANCELLED ⚠️ (Home)school’s out, sun’s …
Pitcher Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Your Summer Party Big-Batch Cocktail Is it too early to be thinking about margaritas? Trick question, obviously. It’s never too early to be thinking about margaritas. And the only thing better than margaritas is big-batch strawberry basil margaritas for summer. Are you a sweet margarita person? I’ll be honest — I’ve never met a margarita …
Lavender Lemonade Cupcakes
Light and Refreshing Summer Dessert Recipe Lavender: I love the color. The scent. And even the taste — combined with sweet flavors like honey or vanilla and mixed into lattes, ice cream, shortbread … why not cupcakes?! For a summer dessert that’s not too heavy or rich and just perfect when the temperatures start to …