We enjoyed the Long Grove Strawberry Fest so much last year that we had to make a reprise! A chance to hang out with good friends and indulge in strawberries by the pound? Sign me up! The strawberry baked goods were out in full force, too. Sugar-coated donuts, frosted donuts, chocolate donuts, drizzled donuts…delicious. I […]
Tidbits and Treats
Book Review: These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf
I have a backlog of book reviews that I’m excited to share with you in the coming week. Since 2012 is nearly half over (what?!), I thought it’d be fun to check in on my list and see where we’re at. The total for the year to date is 18 books! An average of three […]
A Magical Trip, Part Four: Hollywood Studios and Happy Disney Endings
The final two days of our vacation were as exciting and fun-filled as the rest. Here we go! Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom On the third morning of our trip, we had breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at […]
A Magical Trip, Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom
I’ve got two more recap posts to share with you before life goes back to normal around here. Although if I’m being honest, I do hope a bit of the magic will remain… Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios After a good night’s sleep, we […]
A Magical Trip, Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
I’m so glad you enjoyed my recap of Harry Potter world! How cool that many of you have been there or plan to go there soon. It really is amazing when you think about the impact J.K. Rowling has had on so many people in such a variety of ways. Her imagination has created a […]
A Magical Trip, Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hello, hello! I’ve missed you. This past week was one of the best of my life. Our family had an amazing trip to Universal Studios and Disney World. Though it was over too quickly – as always – we packed in as many experiences into four days as possible. I took an exorbitant amount of […]
This Time Tomorrow…
I will (hopefully) be drinking butterbeer and visiting Hogwarts castle. Source We are off to Orlando for a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Celebrating my brother’s graduation, 19th birthday (this Sunday, which also happens to be Father’s Day) and time spent with my husband and family. I. Can’t. WAIT. I’ve never been […]
Restaurant Michael
When my friend Lauren first visited Restaurant Michael, she immediately told me that she would be bringing me there for my birthday. Everything from the food to the final presentation was incredible, she said, which obviously made me all the more excited. Busy schedules resulted in us pushing the date back, but this past Tuesday, […]