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  • Doc’s Soda Fountain and Drug Store Museum: A historic stop along Route 66

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  • A Girl’s Getaway “Mini-Vacation” in our Hometown of Chicago!

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Looking for Last Minute Gifts-

Are you looking for last minute gifts? Don’t stress!  I will let you in on my secret shopping places.  The lines are usually short, limited crowds and excellent customer service.  You can always find the most exceptional and one of …





FLIGHT CHICAGO-

Here is a list of the restaurants I visited and sampled. Wicker Park Flight Frontier – Chef Brian Jupiter Raw & Char – grilled oysters Blackberry BBQ Rabbit Grilled Redfish (very flavorful) The Bedford – Chef Mark Steuer Deviled Eggs (powdered …