Field Museum Exploration in Chicago

The Field Museum has various free days for Illinois residents throughout the year. Entry was free the entire month of February for Illinois residents, so we took advantage. Additional free days for 2017 will be introduced -- so stay tuned! The entry gives you general admission but not admission to special exhibits. However, the general admission provides entry to many, many exhibits and certainly provides the family with a fantastic day of learning and exploration.

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Thingvellir National Park in Iceland

My favorite place in the whole world is the stunning Thingvellir National Park in Iceland. I have visited three times and have totally been enchanted each time.

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Degustabox Reveal February

I love surprises! So, each month I am anxious to pop open my new Degustabox! Every month so far I have been surprised by the contents. Every month I have also found a new product that I thoroughly enjoy. This month's had me by chocolate -- by Green & Black's Chocolate that is! But, there were other treasures to enjoy as well!

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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin, Illinois

What glorious weather today! My daughter had a few volleyball games in Elgin this morning and afternoon. During a break, we ventured over to Hawthorne Hill Nature Center to enjoy the marvelous spring weather!

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Norge Ski Jump Recap

Last weekend, we enjoyed a glorious sunny Sunday afternoon experiencing the Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove, Illinois. This year was our first pilgrimage but after all of the fun we had, I can say that we will definitely be back for more. This year's event was particular novel because snow had to be  made for the jump since Chicago has been nearly devoid of snow this year. Boots in snow -- such a rarity this year and entirely enjoyable!

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Local Charity Spotlight: Mane in Heaven

Mane in Heaven Therapy Miniature Horses help improve mental, physical and emotional well-being with love! Image courtesy of Mane in Heaven.

With Valentine's Day this week, I am sharing with you a way that you can share your heart and spread love to the community. Mane in Heaven is a fabulous local charity uplifting the emotional, mental and physical well-being of those in need through visits with miniature therapy horses. Founder Jodie Diegel generously spent a little time providing me with a little background on Mane in Heaven and ways that you can help! Read about Mane in Heaven below:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Ski Jumping, Trains & More}

Lots of weekend fun ahead! Here are my picks:

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Bristol 45 Diner: Nostalgic Family Diner in Bristol, Wisconsin

This past weekend we were in the Kenosha area for a volleyball tournament. These tournaments run all day, so a post tournament meal is a very much welcome before hitting the road to come home. I discovered a diner in Bristol, WI that appeared to be fun and have a large menu. So, we popped in to Bristol 45 Diner on our way home. After all, they do craft shakes. Who can resist?

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Plant Science Center at Chicago Botanic Garden

Winter should certainly not stop you from visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden! The greenhouses definitely have plenty of blooms to warm you up. However, it is also fun to see some of the winter changes outdoors. On our trip this past January, we walked a different route than we typically do during the winter and encountered the Plant Science Center. Believe it or not, this was the first time we ever ventured in. We ended up enjoying an interesting science excursion!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Groundhogs, Snow Sculpting and More!}

Fun family weekend events coming up:

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