Hotel Julien Dubuque You can sleep in luxury at the historic Hotel Julien in Dubuque, Iowa. In fact, I’m 99% convinced we slept in a…
Road Trip Through Indiana Updated: April 26, 2021 When you think of Indiana, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Some may say…
Cedar Point’s Halloweekends Tips Updated August 15, 2021 Every September and October, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio hosts its annual Halloweekends. I’m not into superstitions…
16-Bit Arcade Calling all original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, and Starcraft fans! If you remember growing up to any of…
Day Trip to Terre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute, Indiana makes a great Indiana road trip – it’s located just off of the Historic National Road…
Where to Eat in Richmond, Indiana I’ve compiled a 3-article series on places to EXPLORE, EAT, and PLAY in Richmond and the surrounding Wayne County…
Hotel Versey – a Cubs Themed Hotel near Wrigley Field Updated May 18, 2021 Finding an affordable hotel within walking distance of Wrigley Field was…
Experience Indiana in Hendricks County If you want to get acquainted with Indiana, Hendricks County is a great place to do it! Tenderloins, racing, sugar…
Spending a weekend in historical Vincennes If you’re a history buff, you’ll love visiting Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County – Indiana’s first city. If not,…
Spend a day in Greenfield, Indiana Greenfield, Indiana, is located just 30 minutes east of Indianapolis and 1-1/2 hours from Cincinnati, Ohio. This small town…
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Chicago! There is something magical about celebrating Christmas in Chicago. Most years I make a trip to Chicago around…
Escape to the Charming Lakeside Chautauqua Updated 09/05/2023 “Welcome to Lakeside!” That’s the warm greeting you can often hear while visiting Lakeside Chautauqua in Northwest…
Garden of the Gods in Illinois Southern Illinois has one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest: Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee…
The Sunflowers at Eckert’s Farm Updated 7/22/2020 The gorgeous sunflowers at Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, Illinois are in full bloom and ready for visitors! The…
Leavenworth, Kansas: A Getaway If you are looking for a city with rich history, a vibrant arts scene, and delicious food, Leavenworth, Kansas, is the…
It’s no secret that my husband, Paul, does a great deal of the grunt work when taking our family on trips and outings. While we…
Romantic Getaways in the Midwest Are you looking to sweep a loved one off their feet? Or for a bit of R&R away from life,…
5 Ways to Prepare for a Trip to French Lick Indiana can rightly be called an underrated place for a getaway. When you really look…
10 Free Places to Play in Richmond Updated 01/02/2023 Discovering all the places to PLAY in Richmond is the last article to my 3-part Richmond,…
Spend a day in Hendricks County, Indiana I had the opportunity to spend a perfect Fall day running around Hendricks County, Indiana, and explore some…