A Family Respite at The Residence Inn Minneapolis-St. Paul/Roseville in Minnesota

**Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Roseville for hosting our incredible visit to Roseville, Minnesota! Views are 100% my own.

We began our exploration of the Roseville, Minnesota area by checking into our weekend home base at Residence Inn Minneapolis-St.Paul/Roseville. Immediately upon entering, we could tell that it was a place perfect for relaxing. The lobby and breakfast area looked  like a nice place to relax in and of itself. Doesn't this look just like your own living room?

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Bike Scavenger Hunt, Art Tour, Magical Garden & More}

It is starting to feel like summer time! There are a bunch of great events this weekend including an Art Tour in Evanston and the Magic Mini Garden in Aurora and Naperville! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend:

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Family Weekend in Roseville, Minnesota: Perfectly Positioned to Explore

**Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Roseville for hosting our incredible visit to Roseville, Minnesota! Views are 100% my own.

Over the holiday weekend, we escaped for a family adventure in and around delightful Roseville, Minnesota. Roseville is situated just minutes from so many experiences including the downtowns of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We were immediately impressed by the variety of choices we had for our family adventure. We put together an itinerary that allowed us to explore a little bit of everything including amusements, shopping, history, art, fabulous food and more. With such a packed schedule, we needed a spot to rest and we were very fortunate to be staying at the relaxing Residence Inn Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville!

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Dolce Italian Caffe and Bakery in Arlington Heights

Dolce Italian Caffe and Bakery is a small tucked away eatery in Arlington Heights that is worthy of venturing off of your normal path for further exploration. On a free afternoon, my husband and I ventured in for lunch and quickly learned that although slightly of the radar Dolce has fabulous food!

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Dinner at the Tap House Grill {Wheeling}

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

Tap House Grill in Wheeling provided us with the perfect dining adventure on a rainy day. While located attached to the Ramada Plaza Wheeling Hotel near Chicago Executive Airport, Tap House Grill has a cozy ambiance.

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Chicago Suburbs Small Business Connection Wine Tasting May 30

My Chicago Suburbs Small Business Connection Group is having its first networking event on May 30 at 6PM at The Wildbird Shack in Mount Prospect. To join you must register on Eventbrite. We are planning for a relaxed event of conversation and connecting. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP by May 25.

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May Degustabox Goodies

My May Degustabox was picnic perfect full of items ready for summer picnics. Good thing with Memorial Day weekend next week! I popped open my box and was glad to find:

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Book Discussion with Local Author Barbara Serbinski Sipe June 6 in Mount Prospect

**Disclosure: I do handle social media marketing for The Wildbird Shack. All opinions are 100% my own.

The Wildbird Shack is thrilled to welcome local author Barbara Serbinski Sipe for a book discussion on her recently published book "Letters From The Box In The Attic: A Story of Courage, Survival and Love" on June 6 at 6PM.

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Penny Road Pond in Barrington, Illinois

Looking for a new place to hike, we headed over to Penny Road Pond in Barrington over the weekend. The trails adjacent to the pond area are a bit less defined than in other preserves. In general, the area experiences less traffic which lends to a particularly peaceful experience.

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Spring at The Morton Arboretum and the Troll Hunt

This week we went for a spring hike at The Morton Arboretum and it was glorious:

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Perfect Little Coffee Stop at Perfect Blend in Highland Park

I am always scouting for new coffee shops during our Chicago suburban explorations. After visiting the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, we stopped at Perfect Blend in Highland Park for a little coffee on the way home. Coffee shops pretty much run the gambit between being strictly place for a coffee concoction to full service restaurants. The Perfect Blend is somewhere in between which gives you a lot of options if you are looking for something to nibble on with your coffee.

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Food Adventures in Kenosha, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Kenosha for hosting our visit. We did receive complimentary meals in order to bring you these reviews. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

On our recent trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin for Get Behind the Arts, we sampled a number of food options in the city. Each of the eateries we visited is unique and I can say that we would definitely return to each. Join us on our exploration:

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Get Behind The Arts Weekend Celebrating Local Art in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Kenosha for accommodating my stay in order to bring a detailed review of Get Behind the Arts to my readers. Views are 100% my own.

Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin are nestled along the mesmerizing shores of Lake Michigan both having vibrant local art communities. Local artists breathe quite a bit of spirit into the community and serve as a vital part of the fabric making the area unique. Together, Kenosha and Racine invite the public each year to meet their artists, learn about their methods and even peek into their studios during the Get Behind the Arts weekend. We spent last weekend immersed in Get Behind the Arts and left with new appreciation of the creative forces in Kenosha and Racine. The weekend was full of creativity, ingenuity and inspiration!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup: {Kite Flies, Glass Studio, Lilacs and More}

Ready for some weekend fun? Here are my picks in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Canceled: Live Auction Cake Sale Benefiting Barrington Relay for Life May 12, 2018

**Disclosure: I manage social media for Norton's U.S.A. All opinions are 100% my own.

*****Over the weekend, Deborah fell and broke her hip. She is recovering from surgery, so unfortunately we will need to cancel the Live Auction Cake Sale. The store will be closed today and reopening on Wednesday. We hope Deborah has a smooth recovery!*****

After a year hiatus, Norton's U.S.A. is thrilled to bring back the Live Auction Cake sale benefiting Barrington Relay for Life on May 12! The event is held the day before Mother's Day so you can bring home a cake for  Mom while supporting a great cause!

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