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Wondering where to shop now that Foxtrot and Dom’s have closed? Luckily, Chicago has lots of neighborhood markets. Below is a running list of the best Chicago neighborhood markets and …

Foxtrot and Dom’s suddenly closed all of their stores on Tuesday. This news is sad and frustrating on many levels. Employees were only given a few hours notice that they …

This extensive list of the best things to do in London with kids is divided into sections for kids under 5, children over 5, best activities for the whole family, …

The best playgrounds in London are large spaces where children can explore and play. Unlike playgrounds in the United States, these playgrounds have bathrooms and cafes! These are the 9 …

The theme of this blog post is that Spring is rainy, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from exploring. This list of Europe Spring Packing Essentials will keep you …

Easter is just around the corner – it’s on March 31 this year – and these Easy Easter Recipes are the perfect addition to your celebration! These four recipes come …

This is an unsponsored review of the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. It is a top-tier resort centrally located within the vibrant historic city of San Miguel de Allende. It’s …

I moved to Chicago in 2008. I first traveled to the city in June of that year to visit friends I met studying abroad. My friends spent the entire weekend …

Wisconsin might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of Spring Break, but our toddler loved it. When I planned last year’s Spring Break, I …

Is there anything cuter than a group of toddlers dressed up as princesses and superheroes at a tea party? Here is my guide to hosting an adorable toddler tea party! …

This website launched 12 years ago. Twelve blog years feels like twenty years. It seems like so few people stick with blogging for this long. I am probably part of …

Over the summer, my family spent 12 days in London, and this is the London Itinerary for Kids that I created for my daughter. This itinerary includes 9 days of …

When it comes to sharing photos and videos of my daughter, how much is too much? Where should I draw the line? I struggled with the answer to this question …

We had a cozy little Christmas at home in Chicago this year, and it raises the argument that hosting the holidays might be easier than traveling. I guess I’ve reached …

Today I am sharing 32 of the best freezer meals. These are the meals that I make double batches of so that I can put one in the freezer for …

These 31 easy recipes for beginners are quick weeknight meals that I have relied on for years. I turn to these recipes when I need an easy weeknight dinner that …

A guide of what to do in Wicker Park, Chicago – this hipster neighborhood will seem familiar if you are a fan of High Fidelity since much of the 2000 …

This collection of 21 winter soup recipes will keep you warm and fill you up. The temperatures have dropped, and soup season is in full swing. These hearty soup recipes are …

Chicago is the “city of neighborhoods” and this collection of Chicago neighborhood guides will help you explore some of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhoods. These guides are the result of living …