Wednesday Weekend Windup {Ice Carving, Wizards, Fitness and More}

Hooray! We have a short week! Here are few ideas to keep you and the kiddos busy this weekend. My picks:

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Top Places to Snowshoe in the Chicago Suburbs

A snow wonderland is here in Chicago! I love snowshoeing in our preserves. Just something about the stillness while hearing the crunching under your feet is calming. Good thing we have plenty of places in the Chicago suburbs to snowshoe! Here are some ideas! **When planning a snowshoeing adventure, remember to bring your driver's license because you may have to leave it while renting. Also, call ahead to verify availability.** Snowshoeing does require between 4"-6" of snow on the trails and the required amount may vary by preserve.

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Chicago Suburban January Events Worth Going Out For

Winter is here so it often can be difficult to find the inspiration to venture outside! Fortunately, I have a collection of 12 winter events in the Chicago suburbs worth going outside for!

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Snowshoeing in Chicago Suburbs

Snow is on the ground so it is time to think about snowshoeing! We have a variety of locations that not only permit snowshoeing in a lovely landscape but rent snowshoes, too! When renting, be sure to bring along your driver's license because they may require it be held during rental. Also, you may want to call ahead to verify availability of rental snowshoes.

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10 January Events in the Chicago Suburbs Worth Going Out For

Scrubbing Bubbles Snow Sculpture at The Big Chill 2015

January has always been a tough month for me. Once the holiday lights go out, winter can feel pretty bleak until February brings out bright reds, pinks and purples for Valentine's Day! Fortunately, there are some great events to look forward to in the Chicago and nearby areas for us to look forward to this January! Below are 10 inspirations to get out of the house this month!

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Chicago Wolves Games Put Excitement in a Winter's Day

GO WOLVES! Believe it or not in all of our years here in Chicago suburbia, we never attended a Chicago Wolves game until this past November. Wow--we were missing a show! I have never witnessed a crowd as alive as one at a Wolves game! With all of the excitement, the game and family entertainment, a Wolves game is a lively way for families to spend a winter afternoon. Just what we all need during a Chicago winter!

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Chicago Wolves Star Wars Day: November 22, 2015!

In a couple of weeks we will be going to our first ever Chicago Wolves game. As luck turns out, we will be cheering for the Wolves on Star Wars Day! During Star Wars Day, guests are encouraged to step into character and dress like their favorite characters! The game is November 22 on the weekend before Thanksgiving, so the event makes for a fun way to start the holiday season! With the new Star Wars movie coming out soon, the event will also be an engaging way to get ready for the movie's release! So, get your lightsabers ready!

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