The Garfield Park Conservatory holds a special place in my heart, as it was a date spot for #DoneWithFun Daddy and I back in our pre-kid, Oak Park apartment life. The lush greenness overwhelms me every time. But we discovered this winter that it’s also a fantastic place to take kids in all weather, rain …
One of our favorite (FREE!) family spots is the lovely Peck Farm Park in Geneva. This is a perfect half-day adventure that could easily turn into an all-day adventure if you pack enough snacks. To my kids’ dismay, there are no animals on this farm, just an old three-sided barn and a silo with steps …
10 Things to Know About Trying Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga – Even If You’ve Never Tried Either One Before A few key details about me before we dive (or more accurately, topple) into this post: My balance is generally terrible. My practice of yoga, if you can call it a practice, started approximately six months ago …
As a mom of two boys, a fairy garden is the closest thing I’m going to get to a real dollhouse. But more than fulfilling my dollhouse fantasies, growing a fairy garden with my boys is a project that gets us outside together all summer long. They love to get their hands muddy when we …
