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Megan Elsberg
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
The Importance of Quality Sleep
I recently learned from the lovely ladies at Yoga Den in Geneva, Illinois, that March was Sleep Awareness Month. I am a self proclaimed...
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Megan Elsberg
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
DAY TRIP | Hermann, Missouri
Distance from Tri-Cities 275 miles, 5 hours and 45 minutes Type of Getaway Couples Girls’ Trip >>> I would recommend going in the summer...
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Megan Elsberg
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
DAY TRIP | Thompsonville, Michigan
Distance from Tri-Cities 350 miles, 5 hours and 15 minutes Type of Getaway Family (It IS definitely more of a summer or winter place)...
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Megan Elsberg
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
DAY TRIP | Door County, Wisconsin
Distance from Tri-Cities 300 miles, 4 hours and 30 minutes Type of Getaway Family Couples Girls’ Trip Where To Stay Pheasant Park in...
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Megan Elsberg
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
DAY TRIP | Galena, IL
Distance from Tri-Cities: 115 miles, 2 hours and 30 minutes Type of Getaway Family Couples Girls’ Trip What To Do With kids, we enjoyed...
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Chrissy Somers
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
DAY TRIP | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Approximate Distance from Tri-Cities 50 miles, 1 hour and 30 minutes Type of Getaway Family Couples Girls’ Trip What To Do Lake Geneva...
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Kelly LaVallie
- Mar 30, 2022
- 5 min
It Takes a Village: How a local mom resurrected the courage to advocate for her daughter
The frailty of life and the uncertainty of its circumstances taught Kim Kowalczyk from Elburn, the importance of a robust family support...
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Barb Siegman
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig
Have you ever wanted to go back in time to a regrettable moment and hit the "REDO" button? What would you change and how would you change...
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Kelly LaVallie
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
The Irish Roots Behind the STC St. Patrick's Day Parade
Rosaleen Martinez’s story of courage, tenacity, and determination helped to enrich the St. Charles community over two decades ago and...
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Anna Kendall
- Feb 3, 2022
- 3 min
The BEST Kid-Friendly Menus at Tri-Cities Eateries
As a mother of a fussy eating 2 year-old, I was interested in finding local restaurants that have unique meal options that my daughter...
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Amanda Gargano
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
"Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman
Let me start by saying I am biased. Fredrik Backman is one of my favorite Authors. His writing style always keeps you engaged; you can't...
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Barb Siegman
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
In a nutshell, this book is a story about two very strong women. Two extremely strong women! I was very excited when one of my book clubs...
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Kelly LaVallie
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
From Brain Surgery to Show Jumping, this Local Teen Exemplifies Humble Strength
Just like her athletic idols Chris Norton and Bethany Hamilton, Rylie Ludwig of Elburn is devoted to sharing her “journey of healing” in...
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Chrissy Somers
- Dec 2, 2021
- 5 min
The Swissôtel Chicago for the Holidays
DISCLAIMER: This post is part of an agreement between Stay +.Play Local and Swissôtel Chicago. I received the described Elf Decorated...
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Brenda Doolittle
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
The Graceful Ordinary, St. Charles' Newest Dining Experience
All photos courtesy of The Graceful Ordinary via Matt Reeves Nestled elegantly along the scenic Fox River, downtown St. Charles’ newest...
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Barb Siegman
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
"Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate
Hug your kids now! I am serious, once you read this historical fiction tale of how children are essentially kidnapped from their parents,...
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Amanda Gargano
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
"Wildflower" by Drew Barrymore
When I think of Drew Barrymore I instantly think of three things. 'E.T.', which then resulted in my second thought... Her lack of a...
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Chrissy Somers
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
HIGH-STAKE STRIKES
LOCATION OPTIONS: Funway Entertainment Center (Batavia) St. Charles Bowl The moment you catch a whiff of that bowling lane oil and the...
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Barb Siegman
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "The Woman Who Smashed Codes" by Jason Fagone
I wanted to select a book that had to do with something local. And, did I find one! This is one of my favorites that I read with one of...
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