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Brenda Doolittle

Jan 12
4 min

A Business Invested in Giving Back

With the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, driving up to a gas station or running into a convenience store can feel like just another...

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The BEST Kid-Friendly Menus at Tri-Cities Eateries

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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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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The Graceful Ordinary, St. Charles' Newest Dining Experience

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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Cathy Lundblad, From Scratch Baking

Feb 9, 2021
2 min

Sweet Treats for the Month of Love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get in the kitchen and bake up or decorate store-bought treats for your sweetie! From cake pops,...

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Ignite Home Learning with Passion Projects

Hillary Einboden

Feb 2, 2021
3 min

Ignite Home Learning with Passion Projects

During these long months of COVID, parents worldwide are spending more time at home with their kids than ever before. For some families,...

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Hillary Einboden

Jan 4, 2021
3 min

Screen-Time Detox for the Kids

January 2021 is the perfect time for a screen-time detox. A new year gives us a chance to look ahead, and this month is traditionally...

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Cathy Lundblad, From Scratch Baking

Dec 10, 2020
4 min

Holiday Traditions Made of Gingerbread

Traditions are what the holidays are made of. Whether it’s getting a fresh tree, driving around to view Christmas lights or deciding who...

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Chrissy Somers

Oct 3, 2020
2 min

Halloween Alternatives for 2020

It's fair to say that the 'rona is getting close to cancelling yet another 2020 holiday, but that doesn't mean we can't still make this fun!

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A LOCAL'S GUIDE to St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, Illinois

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Download our Quick Guide to Area Farmer's Markets in the west + far west suburbs!

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Stay + Play Local Does the West + Far West Suburbs

We do the legwork so you can spend less time SEARCHING and more time DOING.

A LOCAL'S GUIDE to St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, Illinois

Stay + Play Local
Does the West + Far West Suburbs