In addition to beautiful May flowers, the month of May brings Mother's Day celebrations honoring the incredible women in our lives who selflessly serve us every single day by being our moms. Mom's build up our communities and give so much of themselves to others. We wouldn't be who we are today without them and can't thank them enough for all of the sacrifices they've made and all that they do on a daily basis. This month, we are focusing on the women in our lives and the impact they've made. Keep reading for Mother's Day ideas, activities, gift guides, and more! |
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Friday, May 5 CINCO DE MAYO COLOR CRAWL 201 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 Location: West Chicago Park District Time: 6:00 PM Price: $25 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun walk or run through Reed-Keppler Park. We’ll shower you along the 2-mile route with vibrant color made from safe, food-grade, biodegradable cornstarch. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be a brilliant color palette of hues. Visit the website for more details! |
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Sunday, May 14 MOTHER'S DAY HIGH TEA 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Dates: May 13, 2023 Location: Colonial Room, The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection Price: $80/adults $30/children ages 4-12 Treat your mom to a special edition of the Drake High Tea featuring assorted sparkling Mimosas, Chef’s exclusively designed for Mother’s Day menu, live music, and a beautiful walk outside in the Courtyard with your favorite person after the tea. Spend the day making a lasting memory at the Drake. Visit the website for more details! |
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May 6 - May 21 LILAC TIME FESTIVAL 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 Dates: May 6, 2023 - May 21, 2023 Location: Lilacia Park Price: Free The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is an 8.5-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! All ages will enjoy a stroll through the park or one of our many special events. Visit the website for more details! |
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BLUEBERRY LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES Bursting Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Everyone needs a go-to blueberry pancake recipe, and this is it! These pancakes are made with a touch of fresh ricotta cheese, a little squeeze of lemon, and each one is swirled with plenty of sweet blueberries. They’re light, extra fluffy, perfectly sweet, and all around delicious. And as if that wasn’t enough, they’re served drizzled with a lemony poppy-seed syrup. Perfect for a lazy weekend morning breakfast! Read More |
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LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CREAMY FETA SAUCE Bringing you all some summertime vibes with these Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce. Grilled (or roasted) spiced herb chicken, served with a honey-lemon vinaigrette and the most deliciously addicting creamy feta sauce. It doesn’t get more delicious than this grilled chicken…simple, healthy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious. A fun switch-up from the usual chicken dinner. Read More |
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CREAMY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FUDGE POPCICLES These easy, Homemade Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Popsicles are the frozen treat we all need to have stashed away in our freezers. Made simply with just 4 ingredients: creamy Greek yogurt, bananas, salted peanut butter, and vanilla. Then, a sweet, salty pretzel chocolate shell made with, chocolate, coconut oil, and pretzels! It does not get any simpler. They’re extra creamy, so peanutty, and so very very delicious. These pops are everyone’s favorite, from kids to adults. The perfect snack or dessert to keep stocked in the freezer for a homemade healthier treat! Read More |
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ANDREW'S GARDEN 131 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 Why is everyone talking about flowers from Andrew’s Garden? We are not your average American flower shop! We do things a little differently at Andrew’s Garden and we have flowers you have probably never seen before! If you have ever traveled in Europe, you know that flowers have a place in everyday life and the neighborhood flower shop is a frequent stop. That’s what we aim for at Andrew’s Garden. Flowers for everyday life, not just life’s big occasions. Andrew’s Garden is a European-style floral and gift shop located in historic downtown Wheaton providing the highest quality couture floral designs in a variety of colors, sizes and textures – customized for you. We find inspiration from open-air, garden-style flower shops found in abundance in Europe – think Paris, London, and Amsterdam. Click here to learn more! |
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HONEY BERRY CAFÉ 203 Yorktown Shopping Center Lombard, IL 60148 Honey Berry Café is the perfect brunch spot for you and your loved ones! Choose from our assorted menu filled with something for everyone including great gluten free and other allergen friendly options! Make your breakfast your own by building your own meal and customizing it specifically to you. It's always good service and great food. We can't wait to welcome you and hope to see you for brunch soon! Click here to learn more! |
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Project of the Month Cocktails at Tiffany's |
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This beautiful design combines classic elegance with a modern twist. The “Tiffany” blue cabinet color, marble countertops, custom backsplash, glass & brass accents, and moulding details bring this timeless design to life in a new way. Open cabinetry and drawers expand storage space while still keeping your favorite elements on display, and the wine cooler built into the peninsula utilizes both functionality and innovation.Whether you're a connoisseur, mixologist, or love to host, a home bar is fantastic for events and entertaining. |
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Our moms deserve the world, and this is the one day in the year that we get to make extra special for our mom to show her how much we love her and all that she means to us. Whether your mom is adventurous or loves to curl up with a good book or movie at home, we've put together a list of our favorite Mother's Day ideas that your moms are sure to love below! Read More |
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Creating a calm and serene bedroom retreat is all about creating a peaceful and relaxing environment that promotes rest and rejuvenation. By following these tips and tricks, you can transform your bedroom into the ultimate oasis, perfect for getting a good night's sleep and starting each day refreshed and re-energized. Read More |
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