Daytripper: University Village and Little Italy
When Italians immigrated to the United States, one of the areas that they settled in was Chicago’s Near West Side, now known as “Little Italy.”
Daytripper: Roscoe Village
Before Bucktown became hipster central and Southport was invaded by national retailers, they were like Roscoe Village is today—filled with boutiques owned by people who live in the neighborhood and know the name of every dog that walks by. Roscoe Village is next on the “hot” list, so visit before it gets too trendy for […]
6 Creative Ideas for Girls' Night Out
Looking to upgrade your standard Mexican and margaritas girls’ night out? Venture down to the city to try something different. These six ideas will get you out of the house for a one-of-a-kind night with friends—no hosting or clean up required. 1. Painting and wine at Bottle & Bottega Get your girlfriends together for a night […]
6 Creative Ideas for Girls’ Night Out
Looking to upgrade your standard Mexican and margaritas girls’ night out? Venture down to the city to try something different. These six ideas will get you out of the house for a one-of-a-kind night with friends—no hosting or clean up required. 1. Painting and wine at Bottle & Bottega Get your girlfriends together for a night […]
Daytripper: Lincoln Square
It’s a Chicago neighborhood that’s close to the North Shore and nicely compact. In just one block, you’ve got shopping and dining options that can fill an afternoon. Take a cooking class, and it’s an all-day adventure. Café Selmarie A to-go bakery in the front with seating in the back, this café can take care […]
Daytripper: Naperville
Spring is here—and with it, an urge to shake the cabin fever that’s had you in its grip these last few months. Why not escape to the west side for a few hours? Naperville is just short of an hour’s drive from most northern ‘burbs—and while it boasts more than 142,000 residents, the downtown […]
Daytripper: Memorable McHenry
Nestled along the Fox River, McHenry cherishes the past with its treasure trove of antique and vintage shops lining the historic downtown’s three block stretch. Yet McHenry looks to the future with many new retail boutiques, many of them independent, women-owned businesses. So grab the girls and head just 35 miles northwest of Chicago where […]
Daytripper: Lively Libertyville
A jewel of Lake County, Libertyville is a great example of an all-American town. With a bustling main street lined with independent retailers and terrific restaurants, you’ll fill the day with food and flair. Here are some of our favorites. Libertyville Sports Complex Start by dropping off the kids. At nearly 170,000 square […]
Washington D.C. in a Weekend
Is that a long weekend coming up on your calendar? There are several chances to make a quick escape during fall and early winter—make the most of it with a trip to Washington, D.C. Why D.C.? Why not? It makes for a great family experience, offers living history lessons for you and the kids, is […]
Paris: Mother-Daughter Trip of a Lifetime
Is there anything more special than a vacation with your daughter, especially one in Paris? Made all the sweeter by a shared love of shopping, gallery hopping and good food, it’s the trip we wish for all of our readers. Some things you should know: You are unlikely to find bad food in Paris. […]
