Wednesday Weekend Windup {Chocolate, Summerfest, Fireworks, Dog Days and More Fun this Weekend}

Chocolate, Summerfest, Fireworks, Dog Days and More Fun this Weekend in the Chicago Suburbs

The weekend is around the corner! Here are my picks including doggie fun, poetry walk, fireflies, fireworks, a chocolate celebration and more:

Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Ice Cream, bourbon and beer, oh my! Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky tempts visitors with all sorts of sights, flavors and experiences including our explorations of the day -- ice cream, beer and bourbon. However, the entertainment district is full with much more!

Tenuta's Deli Offers An Authentic Italian Food Exploration in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Tenuta's Deli Offers An Authentic Italian Food Exploration in Kenosha, Wisconsin

A walk through Tenuta's Deli in Kenosha, Wisconsin, opens an incredible foodie opportunity to explore authentic Italian food items and products. Since 1950, Tenuta's has provided the community with a warm, mom and pop location to pick up the perfect ingredients for their Italian influenced cooking as well as prepared items.

Wednesday Weekend Windup {Swedish Days, Strawberry Fest, Greek Fest and More}

Swedish Days, Strawberry Fest, Greek Fest and More Weekend Fun in the Chicago Suburbs

This weekend is no short on fun with all sorts of fests -- Swedish Days, Strawberry Fest, Greek Fest, Spring Valley Country Fair, Pioneer Day and more -- see my picks:

Geneva Lake Views Fuel a Tranquil Day in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Geneva Lake Views Fuel a Tranquil Day in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Quietly nestled along Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, Williams Bay treats visitors to tranquil lake views and a quaint town to explore.Williams Bay is more relaxed than nearby Lake Geneva, so we love to visit for a calm day of relaxation on the lake.

5 Ways to Build More Flexibility Into Your Trip

5 Ways to Build More Flexibility Into Your Trip 

In the past, I used to build my vacations with pretty hard and fast lists. Now, I like to leave plenty of space in my itineraries to just be in the moment, not have to rush or easily fit in sites and experiences I discover when already on my trip. When I went to Paris, I decided not to take pictures on our Seine River cruise opting to just revel in the beauty that is Paris. I found the experience to be freeing and refreshing, so I started reevaluating how we travel and how rigid we make our travel. Once we started adding more flexibility into our travel, I feel like we can live more in the moment and really be in a place. Here are a few strategies that we use:

Reveling in Nature Hiking Kishwauketoe Trail in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Hiking through Marshes and Prairie on a Boardwalk at Kishwauketoe Trail in Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Kishwauketoe Trail introduces an interesting hike through varying habitats near Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Kishwauketoe's name is derived from Potawatomi loosely meaning "Clear Water" or "Lake of the Sparkling Water" so is not only reminiscent of the Potwatatomi that once called the area home but also of dedication to keep the nature areas of Williams Bay beautiful and thriving for future generations. Explore a little:

Wednesday Weekend Windup {Festivals, Mexican Folkloric Show, Blues on the Fox, Wizards, Highland Games and More}

Festivals, Mexican Folkloric Show, Blues on the Fox, Wizards, Highland Games and More Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 13-16, 2019

Happy Father's Day! This Father's Day Weekend is full of tons of fun including all sorts of festivals, the Highland Games, Mexican Folkloric Show, Wizards, Build a Bird House, Blues on the Fox and much more! Here are my picks for the weekend: