I've been adding fall family-friendly events to my calendar for this month in hopes that we will get out more and get festive! I know I can't get to all of these, but it would be fun to attend at least a couple of them in October. These events are all family-friendly and some are free to attend! These are events I've found so far in the Chicago area: Pumpkin Pier Lights: After dusk in October ... Read more
How to Prepare for Family Photos
One of my favorite Flora family traditions is taking photos around the time of our wedding anniversary. It began when Graham and I moved to Chicago in 2015 and we were celebrating our first anniversary. I researched Chicago photographers and found Abigail Joyce Photography and I really liked her style. I chose a city skyline background and she suggested the perfect spot for our photos. This year ... Read more
Family Spring Bucket List Ideas
I'm so ready for the Chicago area to start blooming and showing more signs of life now that spring is officially here. It's still pretty chilly, though, and there's no greenery to be found anywhere. I can't wait for that to change! As I wait for those warmer days, I'm sharing my family spring bucket list of things I hope to accomplish this season. Our family spring bucket list: Take the ... Read more