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  • Museum of Illusions Chicago: Mind Bending Fun

    by Flo

    Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend? Check out the Museum of Illusions, an edutainment destination great for all ages!

    November 13
    Comments 0
    Play, Things to Do in Chicago
  • woman walking bike across bridge

    How I’ve Benefited From Biking in Chicago

    by Flo

    If you asked what my most important purchase of 2020 was, I’d immediately say my bike and go into a long spill about all of the benefits of biking. Acquiring a bike wasn’t easy. Everyone wanted one simultaneously; therefore, bicycle shops and online suppliers were out or had long backlogs. I gave up on those and decided to pursue one on OfferUp or Craigslist....

    October 4
    Comments 2
    City Life, Lifestyle
  • Aerial Rope Challenge

    The Forge: Lemont Quarries Outdoor Adventure Park

    by Flo

    The Forge Lemont Quarries is the largest outdoor adventure course in North America. It's an amusement park for open-air adventure lovers!

    August 27
    Comments 0
    Play, Things to Do in Chicago
  • River Boat Cruise

    Chicago Staycation Ideas: Be a Tourist in Your City

    by Flo

    2020 is the year to embrace the staycation and be tourists in your city. We enjoyed a full weekend and were reminded of why we fell in love with Chicago

    August 2
    Comments 3
    Midwest, Play, Things to Do in Chicago

  • Hamilton County Indiana Getaway Weekend

    by Flo

    I have driven through Hamilton County multiple times during road trips. I had no idea that I was bypassing an award winning Midwest destination.

    July 16
    Comments 5
    Hotels, Indiana, Indiana Activities, Midwest

  • Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad

    by Flo

    This Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad is a fantastic replica of a similar entree I enjoyed during a 2002 family vacation in South Dakota.

    June 26
    Comments 0
    Entrees, Recipes
  • French Toast Casserole

    Overnight French Toast Casserole

    by Flo

    This recipe is simple and can be assembled and stored for 2 days before baking. In fact the longer the dumplings have to soak up the batter, the better it tastes.

    May 24
    Comments 3
    Breakfast, Recipes

  • Easy Zuppa Toscana: Olive Garden Copycat Recipe

    by Flo

    This copycat Zuppa Toscana will be a hit with your family!

    April 16
    Comments 0
    Entrees, Recipes

  • Sushi Suite 202, an Omakase Speakeasy Opens Inside Hotel Lincoln

    by Flo

    Sushi Suite 202, Chicago's first sushi speakeasy, has arrived at Hotel Lincoln! The omakase sushi-bar offers a unique, intimate, and unforgettable experience.

    February 26
    Comments 0
    Chicago, Eat, Restaurants

  • Girl’s Night Out With Toyota at the Chicago Auto Show

    by Flo

    Grab your girls and head to the Chicago Auto Show for Toyota's exclusive VIP Girl's Night Out party with wine tasting!

    February 9
    Comments 0
    Events, Lifestyle

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Our movie nights at home have been elevated since Our movie nights at home have been elevated since I learned that @musicboxchicago is doing Music Box To-Go curbside concessions Fridays-Sundays! They have 5 different packages to choose from. We got the Rated R-Wine Package which included Jumbo popcorn, 2 candies, and choice bottle of wine! It’s a good way to support the movie theatre since they had to close again under Tier 3. The popcorn is my favorite part of going to movies. I’m usually 3/4 of a way through my bucket by the time the main feature starts 😂....In line with that, I started eating this popcorn while driving home. It was hot and had my car smelling soooo good! Their boxes sell out so be sure to get your online order in quickly! Tell me, do you wait for the movie to start before eating your popcorn? 📍Lakeview * @musicboxchicago also offers virtual cinema which enables you to stream their movies at home for the price of a normal ticket. Packages: Rates PG-Soda Package:2 Sodas, 2 candies, Jumbo Popcorn Rated R-Beer Package: 4 pack Beer, 2 candies, Jumbo popcorn Rated R-Wine Package: Bottle of wine, Jumbo popcorn, 2 candies The Sound of Music-Soda Package: 2 sodas, 2 candies, Jumbo popcorn, 4 Sound of Music interactive prop bags The Sound of Music Beer Package: 4 pack Beer, 2 candies, Jumbo popcorn, Sound of Music interactive prop bags . . . . . #popcorn🍿 #snacksonsnacks #familytime💕 #do312 #southportcorridor #winelovers #quarantinedatenight #weekendvibes✌️ #blackgirlbloggers #snacktime😋 #homesweethome❤️ #lakeviewchicago #treatyourselfwell #saturdaynightin #quarantinestories #quarantinekitchen #yummyfood😋 #getinmybelly😋 #getinmybelly #foodiegrams #likefood #feedfeed #fabfood #eeeeeeats #yummz #stayingin #chitownfoodies #chicagogrammers #instafoodies #eatwithyoureyes
CLOSED: Congratulations @sweet2light 🎉 ‼️ CLOSED: Congratulations @sweet2light 🎉 ‼️🌟GIVEAWAY 🎁 🍷🌊 Happy Friday! I’ve teamed up with @lakesandgrapes to end their five days of giveaways. @lakesandgrapes is a clothing and lifestyle brand inspired by two of my favorite things: wine and lake adventures. They’re giving one of you a vineyard gift package with a vineyard t-shirt, wine glass, and stickers! You’ll love the quality, feel, and fit of their apparel. Entering is easy: Make sure you’re following me & @lakesandgrapes Like this photo Tag your wine & lake adventure-loving friends in the comments below (the more comments, the better your chance to win) Bonus entry: Share this post to your stories Multiple entries allowed. P.S. - Stay tuned for their BIG black Friday sale starting on November 22nd! The winner will be announced tonight at 10 p.m.- via this post and IG stories and will be contacted through DM! You will have 24 hours to claim your prize Open to U.S. residents only * This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. . . . . . #chiarchitecture #chicagoscene #explorechicago #instachicago #flippinchi #likechicago #igerschicago #choosechicago #chiarchitecture #igchicago #likechicago #thisischicago #thechieye #chicagogrammers #southloopchicago #blackgirlbloggers #midwesttravel #instagiveaways #instagiveaway #michigander #puremichiganders #greatlakes #lakemichigan #mittenlove #winelovers #winelover🍷 #fridaygiveaway #friyay🙌 #contesttime #southloop
Excellent from start to finish is how I’d descri Excellent from start to finish is how I’d describe the takeout from @sferachicago! Sfera Sicilian Street Food combines the recipes, techniques, and food culture of Sicily with the best of the Midwest harvest! We had •Insalata Norma •Classico Arancini •Porcini Arancini •Chicago Scaccia •Cannoli: Door county Cherry Chocolate and Pistachio Good Lawd I could eat a bucket of the Arancini! I saved the cannoli for my next morning coffee and I just want to say the Door County Cherry Chocolate cannoli is fantastic! That’s from someone who normally passes on cannoli! @sferachicago is located at 3517 N. Spaulding in the Avondale neighborhood. Give them a try for your next takeout or delivery! Or check out their online farmer’s market schedule📍Avondale (Hosted) . . . . . yummy #i̇nstagood #mybelly #chitownfoodies #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodscene #eaterchicago #chicagoeats #chicagofoodanddrink #eeeeeeats #eeeeets #bestfoodever #bestfoodchicago #yummy😋😋 #foodbloggerlife #goodfoods #foodgoals #Foodstagram #foodism #foodblogger #chicagorestaurants #chicagogram #sicilianfood #streetfoodlover #streetfoods #cannolis #eaterchicago #avondale #bestfoodworld #italianfoodlover
The @museumofillusions_chicago, a one-of-a-kind “edutainment” destination opens this Saturday, November 14th! The museum has over 80 highly visual, engaging, hands-on exhibits to tease the senses and challenge the mind! It’s a great activity for people of all ages and kids under five are free with an accompanying adult. Tickets are on sale now! 📍 25 E. Washington The museum has taken great care to ensure that safety measures and procedures in accordance with CDC and local government are in place. *With city guidelines regularly shifting I recommend you double check before you go. . . . . . #mycitychicity #do312 #chiarchitecture #chicagoscene #explorechicago #artofchi #instachicago #chicagofun #mychicagopix #flippinchi #chitecture #wu_chicago #likechicago #igerschicago #choosechicago #chiarchitecture #igchicago #likechicago #thisischicago #thechieye #cityscapes #chicagogrammers #iphonepictures #flosfavorites #quarantined #windycitybloggers #mightymidwest #midwesttravel #enjoyillinois #weekendplans
I enjoy hosting friends but to be honest it can be I enjoy hosting friends but to be honest it can be a bit stressful with all the preparation. I'm always looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen and more time engaging with my guests. This past weekend I let @honeybaked_ham Company do all the work while I reaped the benefits. It's the perfect option for Friendsgiving! I used their easy online ordering to have an amazing feast shipped right to my door! The only thing that I had to do was unwrap, heat, and serve. My guests couldn't believe that I hadn't worked all day in the kitchen. I basically drank wine and relaxed with no stress for 45 minutes while heating the food. It was a world of difference from my usual kitchen hustle while preparing a feast. The star of the table was the Honey Baked Bone-In ham with its signature glaze. It's smoked up to 24 hours and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It arrives spiral sliced so you just need to unwrap it and enjoy. The side dishes were impressive too! Everything tasted fresh and was packed with flavor! I so wish that I could've taken credit for this incredible meal because my guests and family were raving about it! Check my stories to see how easy it is to shop and get Honey Baked Ham shipped to you so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your friends. Use code 941894 for 10% off your order from now through November 21st! #HBHCo #HoneyBakedHam #WorldsBestFriendsgiving #HoneyBakedFriendsgiving
I can’t get over how nice the weather has been! I can’t get over how nice the weather has been! This morning I felt meh 😑...so happy I dragged myself outside for a dose of happiness and Vitamin D! How was your Monday? . . . . . #mycitychicity #chiarchitecture #chicagoscene #explorechicago #artofchi #instachicago #chicagoriver #chicagoriverwalk #mychicagopix #flippinchi #chitecture #wu_chicago #likechicago #igerschicago #choosechicago #chiarchitecture #igchicago #likechicago #thisischicago #thechieye #cityscapes #chicagogrammers #iphonepictures #flosfavorites #quarantined #windycitybloggers #mightymidwest #midwesttravel #enjoyillinois #mondaymoods
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Hamilton County Indiana Getaway Weekend

Published by Flo

I have driven through Hamilton County multiple times during road trips. I had no idea that I was bypassing an award winning Midwest destination.

July 16
Comments 5
Hotels, Indiana, Indiana Activities, Midwest

Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad

Published by Flo

This Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad is a fantastic replica of a similar entree I enjoyed during a 2002 family vacation in South Dakota.

June 26
Comments 0
Entrees, Recipes
French Toast Casserole

Overnight French Toast Casserole

Published by Flo

This recipe is simple and can be assembled and stored for 2 days before baking. In fact the longer the dumplings have to soak up the batter, the...

May 24
Comments 3
Breakfast, Recipes

Easy Zuppa Toscana: Olive Garden Copycat Recipe

Published by Flo

This copycat Zuppa Toscana will be a hit with your family!

April 16
Comments 0
Entrees, Recipes

Breweries

New Buffalo, Michigan: Where to Eat, Shop, and Drink

Published by Flo

A change of pace and scenery is good for the soul and a daycation is the perfect way to reset!

May 13
Comment 1
Breweries, Eat, Michigan, Michigan Fun, Midwest, Play, Restaurants, Travel

Living a Beermiscuous Life in Chicago’s Lake View

Published by Flo

Beermiscuous [beer-mis’ kyoo-uh s] adj.: characterized by casual and frequent enjoyment of a wide variety of craft beer

July 31
Comments 0
Breweries, Eat

Wineries

December 13

Exploring Southwest Michigan’s Wine Trail with Grape and Grain Tours

This scenic destination, also known as the Napa of the Midwest, is only an hour and a half drive...

by Flo
Comments 0
February 1

Dablon Vineyards: Changing Perceptions of Michigan Wine

Set aside plenty of time for your visit to Dablon Vineyard’s tasting room. Once you step inside you won't...

by Flo
Comments 3
July 6

Lake Michigan Shore Wine Fest: The Essentials of Summer Fun

The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail; a collection and collaboration of 20 distinct wineries located in the Lake...

by Flo
Comments 0
June 6

Running Vines: Winemakers & Community Supporters

My husband and I decided to check out Running Vines Winery on a random Wednesday afternoon....we made a smart...

by Flo
Comments 2

Midwest Travel

River Boat Cruise

Chicago Staycation Ideas: Be a Tourist in Your City

Published by Flo

2020 is the year to embrace the staycation and be tourists in your city. We enjoyed a full weekend and were reminded of why we fell in love...

August 2
Comments 3
Midwest, Play, Things to Do in Chicago

Hamilton County Indiana Getaway Weekend

Published by Flo

I have driven through Hamilton County multiple times during road trips. I had no idea that I was bypassing an award winning Midwest destination.

July 16
Comments 5
Hotels, Indiana, Indiana Activities, Midwest

Riley’s Railhouse Bed and Breakfast: Rich in Railway History

Published by Flo

Riley’s Railhouse Bed & Breakfast located in the heart of downtown Chesterton is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, two wineries and a 5 minute drive from Indiana Dunes...

December 27
Comments 3
Bed & Breakfasts, Midwest, Stay, Travel
Fern hotel room at plant hotel pop-up in Chicago

Chicago’s First Plant Hotel Pop-Up Opens

Published by Flo

Chicago's Kimpton Gray Hotel debuted the city's first ever Plant Hotel Pop-Up after Millennial travelors stated it's the amenity they want

October 18
Comments 0
Hotels, Midwest, Stay, Travel

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Museum of Illusions Chicago: Mind Bending Fun

by Flo

Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend? Check out the Museum of Illusions, an edutainment destination great for all ages!

November 13
Comments 0
Play, Things to Do in Chicago
woman walking bike across bridge

How I’ve Benefited From Biking in Chicago

by Flo

If you asked what my most important purchase of 2020 was, I’d immediately say my bike and go into a long spill about all of the benefits of biking. Acquiring a bike wasn’t easy. Everyone wanted one simultaneously; therefore, bicycle shops and online suppliers were out or had long backlogs. I gave up on those and decided to pursue one on OfferUp or Craigslist....

October 4
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June 26

Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad

This Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad is a fantastic replica of a similar entree I enjoyed during a 2002 family...

by Flo
Comments 0
French Toast Casserole
May 24

Overnight French Toast Casserole

This recipe is simple and can be assembled and stored for 2 days before baking. In fact the...

by Flo
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