Tagged: christmas

ZooLights, photo from http://www.lpzoo.org/

Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo

I need a lot of reasons to brave the chill of a Chicago winter. But even I will layer up, grab a cocoa, and check out Lincoln Park Zoo’s Zoo Lights. It’s not just...

Finished pretzels closeup

Delicious chocolate-covered pretzels for any occasion

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — and you know, the best gifts are handmade. They’re always chocolate. These chocolate-covered pretzels are quite easy to make, taking perhaps 20 minutes. They’ll take a...

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Sipping hot, spiced Glühwein on a crisp, cold day. What could be better? Shopping! The annual Christkindlmarket begins on 21 November and will be open through Christmas Eve. Lots of shopping stalls to either buy...

Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations

I’ll admit it…I’m lazy.  I want Christmas cheer without much effort or money.  But I also want things to look nice. I still use the same fake tabletop tree that I bought when I...