The tradition of "Booing your Neighbor" has been around for several years now and it has really grown in popularity as a fun, safe, family-oriented activity. It's also known as "Ghosting" or "Boo-gramming." And, we totally are participating this year!
Read MoreI have two HUGE oak trees in my back yard and this year they are dropping so many acorns. We have lived in our home for 15 years, and this year, these beautiful oak trees are giving all the squirrels a plethora of acorns to store for the winter.
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Read MoreI have been creating apple memories with my kids since they were toddlers. Visiting local apple orchards in our area have cemented wonderful memories in my kids hearts. We happened to have been able to visit one of our favorite apple orchards a couple of weeks ago and have been snacking on delicious apple treats every since.
Read MoreI think autumn is finally here in Chicago. I was actually able to turn the air conditioner off just this past weekend and my husband is so happy about that one as I think I was freezing him out of the house. But in my defense, I totally have this thing where I can't sleep with the windows open, at all, like, not, one-single-window. So, I have to have the air on in the house because all the windows are closed up tight at night when I go to bed.
Read MoreEvery autumn one of our favorite activities as a family is to go to an apple orchard and pick apples from the trees. Freshly picked apples are are like our right of passage into autumn each year. We are fortunate to live near Lake Michigan, which lends to a fruit-friendly microclimate.
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I happen to have a bit of a bug, it's called the travel bug. Have you heard of it before? I think I contracted this bug when I was 18 and I took a solo trip to Chicago after I graduated from high school.
Read MoreQuick and Easy Cheese Fondue is a perfect after school snack for hungry children. Cheese Fondue is a dish that looks indulgent, but making your own cheese fondue couldn’t be easier and all that is needed is five ingredients. This Classic cheese fondue recipe is simple, easy and will keep everyone happy.
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