This Saturday, May 10th is National Train Day. I have never traveled by train so I can't even begin to share personal tips. That is why I scouted out some of the best tips for you. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Workout Songs for May
"This month's top 10 list contains a healthy mix of perennial favorites and relative upstarts. Chart regulars like Shakira and OneRepublic both clock in with their most recent singles. At the same time, Ed Sheeran and Christina Perri are making their first appearances in the top 10—him with some uncredited assistance from Pharrell Williams and her by way of a Passion Pit … [Read more...]
Chicago Scuba School: Chicagoland SCUBA Store
If you are in the Chicagoland area and have an interest in getting certified to dive, check out Chicagoland SCUBA store in Lake Zurich, IL. Bill Harting runs the store and has been very helpful answering all of our questions over the years. When we first bought snorkeling equipment, this is the store we purchased everything. The products they stock are great quality and they … [Read more...]
Zoos in Illinois
Here is a list of zoos in Illinois. We have been to a few and enjoyed them. Hope you will too. Zoos in Illinois: Brookfield Zoo - This zoo is in Brookfield, IL, 14 mile west of downtown Chicago. They are open 365 days a year, 10:00-5:00 Monday-Friday and 10:00-6:00 Saturday & Sunday. There is a fee for general admission and parking. … [Read more...]
Yabba Dabba Doo: Flintstones Bedrock City
Ever since friends went to the Flintstones Bedrock City in Arizona one year, I have wanted to go. Probably because I LOVE the Flintstones. I must because we had a cat named Pebbles and we have a blue and gold macaw, Bam Bam. Flintstones Bedrock City was built in 1972, the year I was born. This prehistoric city has stone age buildings, the Fredmobile, houses, a post … [Read more...]