Are you getting ready for a big Independence Day celebration next week? Here are some tasty and easy 4th of July recipes for you to try. You'll find a variety of ideas for appetizers, lunch/dinner and dessert too. We'll be on vacation in Florida for the 4th so I'm not sure what our 4th of July plans will be. … [Read more...]
Butterflies & Blooms by Chicago Botanic Garden
If you read our post about our visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden, you saw me mention that we paid to visit the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit. It was spectacular and something I'll never forget. The butterfly habitat, a 2,800 square foot mesh enclosure was located on the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. We waited outside for the guide to let us into the holding … [Read more...]
An Afternoon at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Last week we had the pleasure of visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden with family. Kev and I have been there before with Flat Stanley. Have you heard of him? That was quite a few years ago so it was nice to get back. It's always so pretty and a calming place to be. If you've never been there be sure to put it on your list of places to visit when in the Chicagoland … [Read more...]
3 Fitness Training Plan Options for Summertime
Guest post by Tony College The long winter is over and all the excuses for staying inside are gone! Summertime is a great opportunity to get ahead on your fitness goals. You may have the intention of losing weight this summer – 5,10, maybe 20 pounds. Have you developed a plan on how you will lose this weight? … [Read more...]
Join The Healthy Weight Loss Program. Early Bird Offer!
There are so many weight loss programs out there that entice you with fast rapid weight loss. But most of the time, these programs fail to deliver long-term results. It’s a well known statistic that more than 85% of people who try ‘diet’ programs end up putting all the weight back on, plus more. You may be able to relate to this yourself, think about how many diet programs … [Read more...]




