Every summer that I've lived in Chicago I create a summer bucket list of things I want to do during the season. This year I am simplifying the process by sticking to just my favorite things to do in the city instead of trying to do everything. Completing my check list will be a bit more challenging with two kids, but I'm up for the task! My favorite things to do in Chicago: Standup ... Read more
My Chicago Summer Bucket List & On-the-Go Photo Tips
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM2 Summer is breezing past us, and we still have many items left on our Chicago summer bucket list. Some of these activities I would do as part of my own self-care, and some would be fun to do as a family! My goal for the ... Read more
Kayaking on the Chicago River
** Wateriders of Chicago provided a complimentary kayaking tour. All opinions are my own. One of my Chicago summer bucket list items this year was to kayak on the Chicago River. I have wanted to do this the past two summers, but we have not been able to do so yet. Chicago summers are a dizzying blur of events and happenings, so it's easy for time to escape without being able to cross off ... Read more
My Favorite Things I’ve Done in Chicago
I've tried to explore Chicago as much as I can since moving here in March 2015. I love trying different things to do and checking out new restaurants. I like to share the activities I have enjoyed most so far with anyone who is visiting Chicago for the first time. All of these fun things to do are easily accessible from the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, which is conveniently located in The ... Read more
Chicago Water Taxi Ride
One of my Chicago bucket list items was to cruise on the water taxi. For native Chicagoans, this is probably a yawn, but I'm a newbie and I want to do everything. Charlsy was still in town after we returned from our weekend in Kentucky for Thunder Over Louisville, so we decided to take a ride to Chinatown to kill some time. To get to the water-taxi stop, go to the Wrigley building and walk down ... Read more
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Dyeing of the Chicago River
I missed St. Patrick's Day in Chicago last year, so this year seeing the dyeing of the Chicago River was a must for me. Some of my favorite buildings above the green Chicago River. I wanted to see the river turn green for St. Patrick's Day and experience the festivities. Graham and I awoke at 6:20 a.m., a difficult feat on a Saturday. We took the train down to the river, where we saw the ... Read more