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Family Road Trip: Where To See Fall Color Near Chicago

As a kid the falling leaves only meant one thing to me, jumping in the piles of them 🍂! Today I find the changing colors absolutely amazing and I find myself pulling over the car to snap photos of the vibrant leaves turning red and gold. With the limited things to do with the pandemic…

At Home: Decorating Your Porches For Fall with Pumpkins

The leaves are starting to change colors and the porch decorating is in full swing. I love walking down the neighborhood streets of Chicago admiring everyones fall decor. Over the years it has become a tradition and some may say a competition, for people to add beautiful pumpkins, mums, and wreaths to their front porch…

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Top 3 Apple Picking Orchards Near Chicago + Bonus Recipes

Who’s ready to go apple picking? Apple picking is such a fun family activity and a great way to get outdoors while the weather is pleasant. I look forward to this event every year and so do the kids. Whether you want to spend an entire day at an orchard or you are looking for…