Today we’re sharing our tips and tricks about the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022, and best places to watch it along with other fun ways to celebrate the occasion! The Chicago St Paddy’s Day Parade is the largest one in the whole US, and we’re very proud of that fact. We’ll be covering where to catch the parade, more information about VIP access, and recommendations for local Irish eateries afterwards. It’s all right here on today’s blog
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It’s not only Women’s History Month but it’s also International Women’s Day. Today we’re going to talk about some amazing historic sites to visit that celebrate the amazing progress and contributions women have made and continue to make.
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Botanical gardens are incredible places to visit! Not only are they absolutely beautiful to look at and relaxing to walk through, but they’re a wonderful place for science! The botanical gardens document local and exotic flora for the purpose of scientific research, education, and conservation.
Did you also know that spending time within nature has the potential to improve your health, lower blood pressure, improve your mood, and a whole lot more? Between the open spaces, gorgeous greenery, delicate blossoms, and special events like art and music, there’s so many opportunities to find joy, relaxation, and stress relief.
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From March to early April, Chicago area fishermen have gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan for a time honored tradition started in the 1930s: smelt fishing! Unlike the typical fishing techniques spent floating on a pond sipping drinks leisurely under the shining sun, smelt fishing takes place in the still of the night, most commonly from 7PM to 1AM. This nocturnal pastime has delighted Chicago residents for decades; one of the telltale signs of smelt fishing season are the sights of lanterns along the lakefront all the way from the North side to the South Side.
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Welcome to our Local Community Calendar of Events for March 2022. We’ve rounded up our picks for family friendly e events and workshops both in person and online. Most of these serve the Lake County area residents, and others provide a fun filled day out on the town under the lights of the big city. If you have any local events that you think our readers would enjoy, feel free to let us know in the comments of our social media!
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Today’s post is all about that “treat yourself” mindset and living your best life! We’re highlighting some our best picks for gadgets we’ve found for those adventure seekers living their fullest. You’ll find everything from luxury glamping equipment to portable power units that can run your whole camper and upscale GPS options for your offroad dreams. So, if you’re looking for some ideas on how to spend your tax refund this spring, let us make a few suggestions. With these cool gadgets and gizmos, you’ll be the talk of the town on all the travel blogs. Check it out!
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We’re very excited that it’s World Wildlife Day! This year’s theme is all about recovering key local species with the intent of restoring and preserving the local ecosystem. By raising awareness of the creatures and beings that live right here in our own backyard, we will be able to have a much better life for the future.
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Today is Read Across America day, and we’re really excited. You can certainly believe us when we say we love reading (we love it almost as much as we love cars, which is a lot!) Read Across America Day is about dedicating ourselves to promoting literacy, critical thinking, and inspiring a whole new generation of readers and leaders of tomorrow. Let’s inspire these young minds especially to pursue new adventures and think outside the box! So make sure you take some time today to read a few pages in your favourite book, send a book to your loved ones, or buy one for a special kiddo in your life.
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Laissez le bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!
Today is Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday,” is a holiday of feasting prior to the Lenten Season of Christianity. It is a joyful, hearty holiday that also dates back to roots in pagan springtime ritual and fertility rites. It’s celebrated with eating rich foods, fatty sumptuous treats, imbibing in cheerful cocktails and toasts, and of course the classic Mardis Gras parade featuring floats, confetti, and beads! In short, it’s a really good time for all.
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Today is National Chili day, so we’re sharing some of our favourite picks for items that can take your food on the go! There’s nothing like a richly flavored, tomatoey, spicy, heart bowl of chili on a cold winter’s day. It’s also an incredibly versatile culinary treat! You can put it on hot dogs for chili dogs, add it to fries, use it as a base for nachos, bake it into a cheesy chili casserole, mix it into some mac and cheese. There’s literally no wrong way to enjoy chili, even if you prefer it in the non-traditional meatless variety. It’s one of our favourites to serve at race-day and game day tailgate parties, or as an appetizer at workplace potlucks. Deeeelicious!
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