I LOVE Memorial Day weekend! To me this three-day weekend signifies the unofficial kickoff to the summer, and it's the first weekend that you can truly rely on for good weather. The whole country just feels alive and ready for…
One of the things I love about my job is getting all dressed up. With a few wardrobe and make-up adjustments, I have transformed into Rockette, geisha, clown, roller derby girl, trapeze artist, and pussy cat doll. So it shouldn't…
The final days of summer are closing in. I find this always makes me a bit sad. Why? Saying goodbye to summer is like saying so long to a fun friend that is both entertaining and full of ideas for…
Ahh summertime...it's that golden part of the calendar when the days are really long and we need a lot of fun things to do with all that daylight. When I think about summertime fun, I always think of the classic…
Autumn is a perfect time to get to know America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Seeing the fall colors with their hues explosion fills me with a sense of renewal, energy, and a feeling that anything is possible. When this…
People get trapped into the idea that spring break has to happen at a fancy ski or beach resort. Both are great, which is why these vacations cost a pretty penny. Precisely why I suggest considering a less obvious destination—it’s…
Swimsuit season is long over, and you know what that means: It’s eating season! Chicago is one of my favorite food towns. From hot dogs piled high with accoutrements to some of the world’s best fine dining, there’s a lot…
Why not celebrate summer at one of the country's best ballparks? Now, I know what you're going to say: Samantha, how can you say which ballparks are the best? Well... of course I can't. There's a lot that goes into…
When I'm traveling, I adore checking out Ferris wheels. When summer rolls around, it always reminds me of my childhood and how much fun it is walk the boardwalk, ride a roller coaster and go high up in the sky on…
Planning a family vacation? Consider one of these US cities for traveling with kids. Aside from fabulous beach vacations and trips to other countries to explore history and culture, you should consider taking your kids to one of these four…