Transit Tees Products Inspired by Chicago, Designed and Produced Locally

Chicago Designed and Produced Buttons and Magnets from Transit Tees

**Disclosure: I did receive complimentary products from Transit Tees in order to share their products with you. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Transit Tees produces signature products reflecting iconic and nostalgic Chicago symbols, landmarks, novelties and more. Chicago's Transit Tees crafts quite a range of items from tees to coffee mugs to patches to button pins to backpacks to notebooks to prints and more. Overall, I have to say that I am pretty amazed by the number of products that Transit Tees offers as well as the company's ability to reflect so many unique aspects of Chicago. All Transit Tees products are designed locally and a good number are produced or printed locally.

Wednesday Weekend Windup {Pow Wow, Balloons Aloft, Shakespeare, Feet Fest, Ukeleles and More}

Chicago Suburbs Family Fun for the Weekend of August 23-25, 2019 Including Pow Wow, Balloons Aloft, Shakespeare, Feet Fest, Ukeleles and More!

The weekend is nearly here! There are tons of events to watch out for this weekend. Here are my picks in the Chicago suburbs for family fun:

Village Stops on Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula is Dotted with Charming Villages to Explore:

Along the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, you will find a number of villages to explore for unique adventures, cafes, local shops, groceries and gas. However, they are spaced out so I recommend checking a map of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula before embarking on your road trip and marking off where you can find necessities along route. You will also want to be aware of opening and closing times. After some organizing, plan for a memorable day enjoying nature and the charming villages of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland!

Wandering Songbird Slough Trail in Itasca, Illinois

Hiking Songbird Slough Trail in Itasca, Illinois

Songbird Slough Trail in Itasca is a shorter trail that will take you through wetlands, meadows and prairies. You will see picturesque wooded spots from the trail. However, the trail is not covered so you will not benefit from shade. The preserve makes up for a lack of shade with beauty. Songbird Lake, which is a remnant of a glacially formed shallow lake known as a slough, is stocked for fishing adding another element to the preserve. Songbird Slough Forest Preserve certainly is a treasure in Itasca!

Favorite Midwest City Views and Skylines

Midwest City Skylines and Views: Favorite Views of Midwestern Cities of All Sizes

Midwestern cities of all sizes have some truly fabulous views! On quite a few of my adventures recently, I have enjoyed some pretty spectacular city views. So, I thought that I would collect a few true treasures here in the Midwest with the help of some of my Midwest travel writer friends to help us all with some trip planning. Whether you are looking for a skyline full of skyscrapers, a melding if historic buildings, beautiful cities along the waterfront, cities blending into the countryside or anything in between, there is a view certainly here to inspire you! Enjoy our favorites across the Midwest:

Wednesday Weekend Windup {Walking Plays, Vintage Days, Fred Fest and More}

Walking Plays at Morton Arboretum. Image credit Morton Arboretum.

Walking Plays, Vintage Days, Fred Fest and More Weekend Fun in the Chicago Suburbs August 16-18, 2019

A fun filled summer weekend is ahead! Here are my picks for fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

Evening Concert at RiverEdge Park in Aurora: Perfect End to a Summer Day

RiverEdge Park in Aurora Provides A Stunning Venue for Summer Concerts on the Fox River

**Disclosure: I did receive complimentary tickets in order to bring you this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

We arrived about an hour early to our show at RiverEdge Park in Aurora -- Hollywood Nights -- which gave us plenty of time to settle in and relax. I have to say, the stage at RiverEdge is pretty impressive!

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Entices With Incredible Nature on Milwaukee Hiking Trails

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Invites Hikers To Explore Many Habitats

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center nestled along Lake Michigan just north of Milwaukee invites visitors to explore a variety of hiking trails experiencing a number of ecosystems. Schlitz Audubon is an important bird watching site and provides a vibrant habitat for migrant birds. During a recent summer afternoon, we explored several different trails admiring the environment and looking for birds and other wildlife!