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
Let’s Dabble: DIY Terrarium Class in Chicago
** I received a Dabble credit as part of the Super Dabbler ambassador program. I was a fan of Dabble before joining the program. As a self-proclaimed crazy plant lady, I find myself drawn to any Dabble.co class that involves plants. I've recently taken an air plant class with LeeLee's Gardens and loved my creation, so I wanted to try my hand at terrarium making. I selected the Black Thumb: ... Read more
Air Plant Birdhouse | Clutter Into Art
**This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting my blog! Graham recently brought home a birdhouse that our neighbors didn't want anymore. Great, I thought, more stuff! You know how I feel about excess stuff in my home. (In case you don't: I hate it!) But last week we came up with an idea ... Read more
New Plants & Making Another Air Plant Garden
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links. I flew back from Phoenix on Friday night and didn't hop into my own bed until 2 a.m., but somehow I was not completely wiped on Saturday. I took my time getting settled and then Graham proposed a trip to our favorite garden shop to buy a flower pot for our second bonsai ... Read more