Gloria Mitchell

Bonding over books

Gloria Mitchell - September 27, 2011 0

Moms and girls find being involved in mother-daughter book clubs give them a chance to connect beyond the book

Illinois railway museum puts train-crazy kids in the conductors seat

Gloria Mitchell - June 14, 2011 0

Theres nothing like the toot of a train whistle to put you in the mood for adventure, and the Illinois Railway Museum in Union offers just the ticket.

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Horseback riding around Chicago: How to get started in the saddle

Gloria Mitchell - March 17, 2011 0

Saddle up at one of these stables, just a short drive outside the city limits and the perfect place to tap into Chicago's pioneer roots.

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Do you really need hand sanitizer?

Gloria Mitchell - December 13, 2010 0

Do constant applications of hand sanitizer promote better health? Maybe not, a new study shows. Will you slather anyway?

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Pamper yourself on a budget and get some true holiday relaxation

Gloria Mitchell - November 23, 2010 0

After shelling out for holiday presents, decorations and food, you may not have $200 left over to drop on a day at the spa. But you and your kids can enjoy a relaxing afternoon together by creating a spa experience at home.

Hit the ski trails across Cook County this winter

Gloria Mitchell - November 15, 2010 0

With its beautifully landscaped parks and sparkling lakefront, Chicago is well suited to its motto of Urbs in Horto, "city in a garden."...

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Keeping fun simple in Michigan City, Indiana

Gloria Mitchell - September 7, 2010 0

My daughters ran, rolled and bounced down the sandy face of the dune all the way to the beach, then climbed back up so they could roll down again. I could do this all day! the oldest exclaimed.