Oenophiles and collectors, listen up! If you love wine and giving back and would like to see some of the money you spend building up your wine cellar go to fantastic causes, you’re definitely going to want to put this event on your radar for next year. And while we know you wouldn’t want to pass […]
Oenophiles and collectors, listen up! If you love wine and giving back and would like to see some of the money you spend building up your wine cellar go to fantastic causes, you’re definitely going to want to put this event on your radar for next year. And while we know you wouldn’t want to pass […]
It’s pretty common knowledge that running provides an uber-efficient workout: You’ll quickly torch calories (bonus: you actually keep burning those calories after you finish your run); you need minimal equipment (sneakers, comfy breathable clothes, a great sports bra), and you can do it just about anywhere. Running can also help you manage stress and even fight or prevent addiction. […]
Ready to plan your next vacation but feeling uninspired when it comes to choosing the destination? If you’re tired of the same old annual beach escape or tourist-trap sightseeing trip, now’s the time to try something new. Whether you want to head somewhere sort of familiar but with a newfangled approach, or you want to go rogue and enjoy a […]
Looking for a place to escape within driving distance of the Chicago area? How about some family-friendly venues and destinations that support a “go green” initiative? These great getaways near Chicago are all within a five hour drive. Plus, find tips for reducing the carbon footprint of your travel at carbonfund.org. Going Green in Wisconsin […]
There are plenty of reasons to visit Canada this year both for vacation and to explore our amicable neighbor to the north as a potential emigration option. Everyday life is similar enough that you won’t experience jarring culture shock (except maybe in predominantly French-speaking Québec City), yet people seem nicer, and dare we say, happier? […]
Travel can be an opportunity to have fun and to broaden your worldview, and many people now also see it as a chance to have a positive impact on a different part of the world. Voluntourism, the idea of traveling somewhere with the purpose of contributing to the greater good by volunteering there, is undoubtedly […]
It’s never too early to get kids involved in taking care of our planet. As Earth Day celebrates 46 years of promoting discussion of environmental issues and ideas on April 22, you can celebrate as a family with these events around Chicago. Earth Day at Kohl Children’s Museum April 22 Nature Cat will be on […]
Vivacious, friendly and optimistic. Ambitious, hard-working and whip smart. These are the two sides of Highland Park mom Sarah Stopek Hirsch, one of Chicago’s top family travel bloggers. Recently, over a decadent lunch at Sixteen, we chatted about how she went from award-winning marketing promotions entrepreneur to starting WellTraveledKids.com less than a year ago. And […]
After countless days basking in the sunshine, the end of summer is begrudgingly nigh. Kids are back in school, and, as they say, winter is coming. Say sayonara to summer with these Labor Day philanthropic events, and use your extra time off to celebrate and support your peers. 1. Cheer on the Chicago Women’s Half Marathon. […]
