** This post contains an affiliate link. I make a small commission on purchases made through this link at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! My most recent Audible listen was "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify" by Francine Jay. It coincided with the beginning of my pre-baby nesting/spring cleaning urge, which began in February. ... Read more
Dinos & Dragons at Brookfield Zoo
This little gem turns 3 today and I can't believe it. To celebrate, I am sharing our weekend visit to Brookfield Zoo. Sunday was supposed to be my long run, but then the electricity in our building went out after a fire in the service room. (A post on how half-marathon is going will be up soon. Spoiler: Not well.) We needed to spend as much time away from our apartment as possible. My friend ... Read more
Let’s Dabble: Intro to Climbing Class
** I received a class credit for being a Dabble ambassador. All opinions have always been my own. As a Dabble ambassador, aka Super Dabbler, I am regularly trying new hobbies via the countless classes on the Dabble.co website. I've tried SUP yoga, sushi rolling and photography, among many other activities. While each class challenges me in some way, my most recent class helped me take on one ... Read more
Fun Family Night at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Chicago
** We received complimentary tickets to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own. One of my April goals was to visit a new place in Chicago as a family. Graham had suggested Medieval Times for months because neither Victoria nor I had been there. I wondered if it was appropriate for a toddler, though, so I did a bit of research via online review sites. We decided to give it a go ... Read more
Shedd Aquarium With a Toddler
Our family Sunday Funday tradition continued with a day at Shedd Aquarium on Sunday. It was a wet and foggy day that called for yet another indoor activity, so we booked last-minute tickets to the Shedd for a lively day. One of my goals as a parent is to teach Victoria to love and respect animals and nature, so while I have mixed feelings about aquatic shows, I wanted her to see the ... Read more