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The holidays are winding down, and a vacation from the vacation is much needed for many! If you live in Chicago, you’re in luck. The Windy City is ideally located near great weekend getaways, including historic towns, national parks, lakeside retreats, and much more. Here are a few of our favorite weekend getaways from Chicago: 1. … Continued
A memorable Thanksgiving celebration instills a spirit of gratitude that permeates daily life for weeks to come. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best: “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.” That said, hosting Thanksgiving can be a daunting, albeit rewarding task. This is especially … Continued
Summertime is practically synonymous with grilling and the irresistible smell of sizzling hot meats and vegetables. But with that delicious smokey flavor comes the responsibility of managing a live flame—something that is understandably intimidating for those who have never operated a grill before. Now is the time to try your hand at grilling. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased … Continued
Summertime is party time! It’s a season for festivals, weddings, reunions, and much, much more. Holidays and vacation days multiply the opportunities to make memories together. To make time for summer fun, many individuals are especially industrious the rest of the year. For a long, long time, alcohol was a given at many a gathering. In … Continued
Las Colinas is a 12,000-acre master-planned community in Irving, Texas. Elements of its visionary urban planning are emulated by architects from around the world. It is home to major corporate headquarters as well as the Irving Convention Center. There are also many single-family residences and apartment homes here. Thousands of residents also call Las Colinas home. Water … Continued
“Tomorrow is Saint Valentine’s day, all in the morning betime. And I a maid at your window, to be your Valentine.” — Hamlet, Act 4 Scene 5. Valentine’s Day has a long, long history. Shakespeare first penned the line above while he was writing Hamlet in the late 16th century. By the 17th century, handmade Valentine’s Day cards first … Continued
It is that time again! The culmination of the NFL football season is on Super Bowl Sunday. It’s really three experiences in one: the game itself, the half-time entertainment, and the commercials. And, they’re all likely to be epic! Super Bowl LVI is on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. It will be between the … Continued
Do you love craft beers? If so, look no further than greater Dallas. The metro area is home to more than five dozen breweries! Fortunately, quality accompanies quantity, making the Dallas beer scene one of the state’s best. Lone Star is Texas’ oldest active brewery. It began operations in San Antonio way back in 1883. … Continued
There has been a huge vinyl revival over the past decade. In fact, record sales have not been this good since the mid-1980s, according to Rolling Stone. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), reports 2020 vinyl sales of $619.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 29.2%. That’s pretty impressive. Is vinyl’s analog sound better than digital? The debate rages on. … Continued
Bite through a crispy, golden-brown exterior on your way to the melted cheese and other goodies inside. This is the toasted ravioli experience — St. Louis style! It’s an epicurean journey that you’ll absolutely, positively want to take. The Hill in St. Louis is one of America’s foremost “Little Italy” neighborhoods. Not surprisingly, it is … Continued