Are your spring break vacations kind of hit or miss? Some years, you have fantastic trips, and other times, you would prefer to forget you ever left home. You can score another for the “win” column by following these spring break vacation planning and travel tips.
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Most people aren’t born with green thumbs. Instead, they develop them with practice. You can skip several lessons ahead by following some gardening tips. These tips will elevate you from a novice to an advanced gardener, giving you the biggest green thumb in the area.
Choose a Spot for Your Garden
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Do you crave a delicious cup of coffee every morning, and your at-home coffee pot isn’t doing the trick? Instead of brewing up another bland cup, head to Black Iron Coffee Company in Decatur, IL. This locally owned and operated coffee house has a menu full of caffeinated drinks, so... [read more]
Do you want to have a memorable Valentine’s Day this year? You can start on the right foot by making chocolate-covered strawberries for that special someone. This is so much more romantic than buying chocolates from the store, and it’s tastier too. First, check out this recipe for chocolate-dipped strawberries, and... [read more]
Don’t you hate it when you’re craving breakfast, only to realize that restaurants stopped serving it hours ago? That’s not a problem you have to worry about when you eat at the Downtown Café in Decatur, IL. As long as the doors are open, you can order and chow down... [read more]
With so many feature films going direct to streaming, you might have skipped out on the in-person movie-going experience lately. However, streaming new movies is expensive, and tickets are cheap at the Avon Theater in Decatur, IL. The independent theater charges $6.50 for seniors, children, and matinees. Then adults pay... [read more]
Family recipes passed down from one generation to the next are the best. They are always so fresh and flavorful, and you can almost feel the love and care in every bite. Family recipes and home cooking are just what you’ll get at Coney McKane’s in Decatur. The restaurant’s menu... [read more]
The holidays are usually a great time for a family vacation! Whether you are traveling to a relative's house, or have a vacation planned for the family to change up the scenery a little, it is a great time because most people are off work or school. With all that... [read more]
Christmas Eve is a popular time to bring out some healthy competition and festive games to help the family spend quality, light hearted fun together. After eating and mingling at your holiday gathering, breaking out these games will help lighten the mood, break the ice (for friends and family that... [read more]
Do you love reading a good book but don’t enjoy paying full price? You can find plenty of hot titles at the Old Book Barn in Forsyth, IL. This 14,000-square-foot facility has more than 200,000 new and used books, with a focus on used titles. Plus, you can find audiobooks,... [read more]
