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Summer festival guide for the best summer ever – Nothing says summer like a great outdoor festival: sunshine, great company, and amazing food or entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a foodie extravaganza or a legendary music festival, check out our summer … Read More

Falling icicles kill people all of the time — especially in Chicago and Russia. In fact, death by icicle goes back to at least 1776. Here are 10 chilling tales of people killed and injured by falling icicles, ice dams, and roof snow.

Green Cruise Lines – You’ve decided that the annual trip will be a cruise this year; but with so many options out there and all of the cruise lines advertising their vacation packages, how are you supposed to know which … Read More

Rather than being the one day a year when everyone does something to reduce their impact, then forgets about it until next year, Earth Day should be a time for resolutions and new beginnings…. I’ve been focusing my energies on seeking green ways to furnish and repair our new (to us – it was built in 1925) house and helping nonprofits navigate the world of social media and online marketing by launching a new division of a direct mail company.

Best tips for Legoland California! We finally did it! After six years and 15+ visits to the Legoland Discovery Center in the Chicago area, we made it to Legoland California. I really wanted to take my kids there before they … Read More