Category: Other Destinations

Why The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is Great for Kids
We think the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is a (giant) Chicago gem and a great place for kids and adults alike. Keep reading as we share why we love this museum for our family and for visitors.

Wildly Fun Tips for the Play Zoo at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Hamill Family Play Zoo is an entire building and play yard where kids can explore, learn and play at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come along on this wild ride as we share our tips and highlights…

Easy Popcorn Hacks for Family Movie Night
We want to share some fun popcorn ideas with you to enhance your no-stress and low-prep movie nights. We hope these will bring an extra something special to your movie night, they have for us. So let’s get popping!

Don’t Miss Thomas and Friends at Kohl Children’s Museum
Thomas the Tank Engine and his very useful buddies will be at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Illinois for just two more weeks! If you live in Chicagoland or are visiting for the holidays, we highly recommend that you visit this exhibit before it chugs away.

New Shedd Aquarium Exhibit Dazzles: Wonder of Water
This week we visited the gorgeous new Wonder of Water exhibit at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago during a member preview. We are excited to share our experience with you as well as offer some tips for your visit. Wonder of Water at Shedd Aquarium New in 2024 Shedd Aquarium’s Wonder of Water exhibit showcases intertwined…

5 Tips for Flying on Airplanes with Kids
Wondering whether traveling by airplane with your kids is worth the hassle? We get it. We have found that flying with our kids is totally worth it and actually pretty hassle free, as long as we are prepared. Here are five things we do to make flying with our young kids a breeze. But first,…





