Meet WynBurg Cafe Tempting with Unique Meals While Making Dining Fun

Discover Meals with Flare and a Community Heart at WynBurg Cafe in Arlington Heights

**Disclosure: I did receive complimentary tasting sizes of menu items in order to help bring you this profile. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

As I sit writing on a gray fall day, my thoughts drift to a similar day spent discovering local favorite WynBurg Cafe. During my visit, I adventurously explored the cafe's thoughtfully put together menu full of unique flare, options and even international flavors. You can just feel the heart in each dish. Additionally, I had a fantastic conversation with co-owners Patty Wynne and Steve Hamburg  who have truly crafted a restaurant with intriguing and well crafted food choices alongside a community atmosphere. I am thrilled to introduce this WynBurg Cafe to you right in time to enjoy fall comfort at a local spot!

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15 Chicago Suburban Forest Preserves for Fall Colors

15 Chicago Suburban Forest Preserves for Fall Colors

Fall colors at Chicago Suburban Forest Preserves create an ever changing kaleidoscope of adventures during autumn in Chicago. I have collected a list of spots that we check for fall colors during this time of year to help you choose a spot for wonderment!

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History Surrounds While Experiencing Janesville Using the Clio App

 

History Surrounds While Experiencing Janesville, Wisconsin Using the Clio App to Discover Interesting Facts About the Past

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

While delighting in a stroll around downtown Janesville, Wisconsin, one easily notes the historic character of the buildings. Encountering a historic structure ignites questions about stories to be discovered. The Rock County Historical Society has programmed more than 80 historic sites into the Clio App to help visitors discover the Janesville history all around them. We appreciated a morning using the Clio App to uncover fascinating facts throughout the city.

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Weekend Windup: 16 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 26-27, 2020

 

16 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 26-27, 2020

I spotted fall colors at Deer Grove yesterday! I am so excited to go leaf peeping this weekend! There are plenty of fall events this weekend to give you those fall feels! Take a peek at my picks:

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10 Favorite Fall Experiences in the Chicago Suburbs in 2020

 10 Favorite Fall Experiences in the Chicago Suburbs in 2020

Crisp air, edges of leaves turning bright colors, chipmunks and squirrels scavenging for winter nuts, cool nights calling for the blaze of bonfires -- fall is here! While fall will look slightly different this year as we continue to navigate the pandemic, plenty of fun is our there to be had! I have put together 10 of my favorites for fall this year! Enjoy! **Please adhere to COVID protocols to keep us all safe!**

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Captivating Nature Tableaux at Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens

Wandering Through Ever Changing Nature Tableaux of Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

Brilliant blooms, pond serenity, thought-provoking Japanese garden paths, a gently rolling trail and more natural features captivated us during our visit to Janesville's award-winning Rotary Botanical Gardens. Our recent visit to Rotary Botanical Gardens was in fact our second visit and I was so thrilled to meander its paths during a different season. Our previous wander through the gardens included scenes of fall. So, we felt pretty excited to see the gardens fully abuzz during summer.

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Prompts for Exploring Nature with New Perspective Printable

Enjoy this new printable I created for exploring Nature With New Perspective! Use this to explore nature in your backyard, your garden, at a preserve, at a park and more in NEW WAYS! Click the image so it will open for you to print.

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Weekend Windup: 17 Family Fun Ideas in the Chicago Suburbs September 18-20, 2020

17 Family Fun Ideas in the Chicago Suburbs September 18-20, 2020

The weekend is right around the corner! Here are my picks in the Chicago suburbs for family fun this weekend:

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Creativity Flourishes at Janesville's Art Infusion

Creativity Flourishes at Janesville's Art Infusion

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

Creativity swirled around us as we explored Janesville during the annual art celebration Art Infusion! With five new murals added to Janesville's downtown landscape right before our eyes, art certainly was infused into the city. In addition to the murals, amazing chalk artists competed in a chalk drawing competition. Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra added musical charm to the event one afternoon. The weekend truly proved to be an art explosion!

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A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature and Foodie Discoveries in Janesville, WI: A Complete Getaway for Couples

 

A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature and Foodie Discoveries in Janesville, WI: A Complete Getaway for Couples 

** Disclosure: Thank you to the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and accommodating our visit. All opinions are 100% my own.

On a recent weekend, my husband and I completely recharged during a getaway to Janesville, Wisconsin reveling in art, nature, history and foodie experiences. At just under two hours from our home with so many perfect adventures to be had, Janesville welcomed us to the perfect getaway option. From the moment we arrived until the moment left, we made new discoveries while enjoying our time together. Visiting during a special weekend, our adventure included marveling at the creations of Janesville's annual Art Infusion event. Truly, Janesville invites explorations of art, the outdoors, the past and interesting fare all year round that can be enjoyed while safely maintaining social distancing. 

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Serendipitous Art Wandering at Lynden Sculpture Garden in Milwaukee

Serendipitous Art Wandering at Lynden Sculpture Garden in Milwaukee

Serendipitously on a trip to Milwaukee, we discovered a cache of outdoor sculptures at Lynden Sculpture Garden. We  initially visited Milwaukee to see if the home on Ivanhoe Place where my grandparents lived so many decades ago still stood. We located the home and snapped some photos for them. We  had intended on walking along the lake nearby after. However, I opted to do a quick Google search to see what points of interest popped up nearby. My interest piqued when I stumbled on a local sculpture garden. Then, I learned that admission was currently waived for the time being. Destiny! 

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Weekend Windup: 18 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 10-13, 2020

 

18 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 10-13, 2020

The weekend is right around the corner! A look ahead at this weekend's adventures and there are some great nature and art picks. Please be sure to register for events that require it. Here are my picks for this weekend:

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Meandering Wooded Footpaths of Glenview Woods in Glenview, IL

 

Meandering Wooded Footpaths of the Glenview Woods section of Illinois' Harms Woods

Glenview Woods invited a forest exploration for us yesterday as we celebrated a rest from work for the day. During a number of trips from our home to Skokie, we passed right by the verdant woods. Yet, our visit yesterday was our first! As we meandered through Glenview Woods, a plethora of natural footpaths spiraled off the main trail opening up the possibilities of many adventures.

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Summer Morning Rush at Falls Park in Sioux Falls Crafts a Splendid Start to the Day

Falls Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Greeted Us with the Power of the Falls and the Kiss of their Misty Spray on Our Faces

Tiered cascades rushing from Big Sioux River provided us with a rather splendid morning start  in Sioux Falls during our recent summer road trip. We benefited by fantastic weather during our whole trip and our morning in Sioux Falls was no departure. Stunning weather and a stunning landscape!

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Weekend Windup: 17 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 4-7, 2020

 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs September 4-7, 2020 -- Happy Labor Day!

We have a long summer weekend ahead! Here are my picks for fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend. Have a wonderful Labor Day!

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Chapungu Sculpture Park Guides Through Life with Zimbabwean Sculpture in Loveland, Colorado

 

Chapungu Sculpture Park Leads Through Life Guided by Zimbabwean Sculpture in Loveland, Colorado

Chapungu Sculpture Park in Loveland, Colorado gifted us an intriguing art experience wandering through gorgeous Zimbabwean stone sculpture pieces reflecting the cycle of life. Founded in 1970, the park presents a spectacular range of hand-carved monumental sculptures crafted by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. 

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