NOTE: Now closed (alas!)

Best Bakery - And it's Organic! - in Chicago

As critical as it is to eat locally, in season, and organic, we often disregard those tenets as we head to bakeries to satisfy our cravings for cupcakes, cookies, and more. But why should we?

Having a sense of humor while traveling is one of the surest ways to enjoy life and all the riches it has to offer. One of my new favorite books is a hilarious photo journal from India, called Peep Peep Don't Sleep.

Crinan  Classic  Boat  Festival  2009

One of our family's very favorite things to do is to go stay - and play - in an indoor water park. We've been to the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center - Outdoor and Indoor Water Park in Sandusky, Ohio, many times.

BOOK GIVEAWAY SPECIAL

**Maximizing Study Abroad: An Instructional Guide to Strategies for
Language and Culture Learning and Use**