Five Reasons You Should Visit Chicago

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

When I moved to the Midwest from Hawaii nearly two decades ago I instantly fell in love with Chicago. It’s has that big city feel (though is immensely cleaner than New York), it’s located on beautiful Lake Michigan, the shopping is fabulous… and yes, the cultural diversity and world-class attractions don’t hurt either. If you have never made the trip to the Windy City I would highly recommend doing so. If the city is near and dear to your heart why not make a return trip this holiday season. When you do check out some of my favorite Chicagoland attractions … Continue reading →

Day Trip: Brookfield Zoo

Posted on March 22, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

When I was seven years old a peacock bit me. I was feeding it a piece of bread at a local zoo and it nipped my finger. Since then, the zoo has never been a place I looked forward to visiting. However, my two-year-old daughter loves animals. She knows all the words to “Old MacDonald’s Farm” and has enough stuffed animals to fill a zoo. So, for her second birthday we recently made a trip to the Brookfield Zoo. The experience has since changed my feelings about zoos… and that’s saying a lot. If you are looking for a fun … Continue reading →