Strawberry Season Is Open At Eckert’s Farm

We had gone all the way to St. Louis last weekend on the hopes of getting a start on strawberry season! Sadly the weather was really bad and rainy.  Never fear we had someone to take our place to enjoy picking strawberries! With over 1oo years, Eckert’s Farm is celebrating strawberry season by offering you the […]

Brick Safari All Summer At Brookfield Zoo

A safari usually takes months to plan in advance! Lucky for you, your entire family can enjoy the Brick Safari at Brookfield Zoo! Find all of your favorite animals through a special safari path.  All summer long you can view your favorite zoo animals on a different level.   Brick Safari are all to scale.  From […]

Drive In The Circle With The Rogue SL

Nissan Rogue SL We have seen a lot of the Nissan Rogue.  So this time around, when we had the Rogue SL, we were pleasantly surprised.  There are a few extra features that make being in the car relaxing.  Nothing says summer more than the perfect book like The Circle.  Instead of going to the beach, […]

Experience Summer Tips

Summer is on all of our minds. How can we squeeze in some more hours of relaxation before we all have to begin picking out sweaters? School starts soon and the end of the warmth is near. Especially in Chicagoland, you never can predict when the cold will start.  Luckily, I’ve got tickets to one […]

Lifeguards That Save At Raging Waves

Lifeguards are the one resource you expect at a water park.  However, Raging Waves has more than I ever anticipated.  Even at the crowded public pool which can be jam packed you might only have a handful. At Raging Waves about every 10 feet of water means another lifeguard.  #ExperienceSummer with thrills that come with […]

Save At Raging Waves

As you may have noticed we are in the midst of hot days. Days filled with bright sunshine and humidity that we all wish would just go away. I’m here to help you treat yourself with this special discount code: ROSIE16   I hope you will save $5 off general admission to Raging Waves in Yorkville. […]

Peach French Buttercream Frosting

Southern Peaches  Yeah I’m still fascinated with southern peaches over here.  I’ve been eating a couple a day and thought wouldn’t fresh peach French buttercream frosting be amazing on a cake?  Who am I kidding?  I love cake just as much as frosting.  You never have to twist my arm to have either.  But there’s […]

Grilled Watermelon with Balsamic Vinegar

Good Cook sent me this Good Cook 3-piece Bowl to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Summertime = Watermelon So it’s summer and that means that fresh fruit is everywhere in grand abundance.  When Good Cook offered to send me this massive 7 quart Good Cook 3-piece bowl, I knew it would be […]

Baking with NestFresh Eggs – Blueberry Sweet Rolls

NestFresh provided me with product and the option to host a giveaway.  All opinions are my own. Gotta Have Blueberry Sweet Rolls By now y’all know I love sweet rolls in all shapes and forms.  If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you know I’ve been playing with different kinds of doughs and fillings.  It […]

Mariano’s Snacks for 2 at the Brookfield Zoo

If you live in the Chicago area or have visited, chances are you’ve been to the Brookfield Zoo.  Chicago is kinda unique in that it has not one, but two zoos.  Even though the Lincoln Park Zoo always has free admission, I’ve always preferred going to Brookfield especially in the summer.  The variety of animals […]