If you're ever going through a stressful time, a walk around the Chicago Botanic Garden might be in order. I was overwhelmed and emotional recently, and I finally asked for help. My mother-in-law drove to Chicago to spend a week with us helping in any way she could. And boy did she help. She worked on our yard. She took the girls to the park so I could get work done or ... Read more
A Summer Day at Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory
I've wanted to visit Lincoln Park Conservatory since we moved to Chicago three and a half years ago, but I didn't make it until this summer. My cousins visited for a week recently and I thought they'd enjoy Lincoln Park Zoo. The Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory are both free. I would suggest both to visitors and locals looking for affordable things to do in Chicago, especially ... Read more
Plant Collection & Earth Day Plant Haul
The best way to spend a morning is on the patio drinking coffee, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the company of my plant babies. I recently got ahead of myself and started planting my little patio garden. It was the first nice day in Chicago so you could probably understand my excitement. I just couldn't wait anymore! We have two patios at our apartment. In the front ... Read more
Taking a Stroll Through Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago
One of my remaining Chicago summer bucket list items was to visit a conservatory. I know you can visit Lincoln Park Conservatory and Garfield Park Conservatory during all seasons, but I wanted to say goodbye to summer by strolling through a garden. Graham and I had a day off together on Labor Day for the first time in a few weeks, so of course we made the most of it. We had breakfast together, ... Read more
Experiencing Fall at Chicago Botanic Garden
One of my fall bucket list items was to stroll through a garden before it gets too cold in Chicago. Graham and I made that happen Sunday with a visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. For some reason my Chicago newbie mind had pictured the garden being located near the lake in the Lincoln Park area. I was probably thinking of the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Instead, we drove north to the ... Read more