Tag Archives: Outdoors

How to Host a Fabulous Spring Picnic

If you're like most residents of apartments in Chicago, you've welcomed the flowers, foliage and blue skies of spring with a happy heart. Here are several suggestions designed to make your picnic fabulous at enjoying the changing season! Keep It Classic There's a reason why classic picnic foods include cold fried chicken, pinwheel sandwiches and watermelon — these are easy as…

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Chicago Beaches to Visit

According to a famous Ella Fitzgerald song, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy." Well, maybe not so much if you're living in Chicago during a heat wave. If it seems like your thermometer won't stop edging upward, check out the following Lake Michigan beaches where you can seek refuge from Chicago's often hot dog days of summer.…

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