It’s a beautiful day out so why not spend it outside?? Over the weekend we headed to Moraine View just outside town to do some kayaking....

The interior of Hacienda Leon is gorgeous, but during the pandemic, we had to support our favorite place in to-go form. I was majorly...

If you are searching for fresh produce, the most fun place to shop is Jackson's Produce. Their business model is to buy directly from...

It is planting season and today is the perfect day to get started. This year we decided to plant sweet banana peppers, cucumbers and...

I am a sucker for some good smelling nature with views, and that's exactly what Dawson Lake is. If you have a way to get your bike there,...

If there's a simple joy that we all discovered during quarantine, it was board games and puzzles. I have personally always loved both of...

Of all the recipes I've tried during quarantine - this has been one of my favorites. It is so pretty, healthy, and tastes great. You can...

With gyms closed during the pandemic, we have no choice but to find ways to get out our energy at home. I saw a few Youtube videos on...

One of the absolute highlights of Bloomington-Normal is the fact that we have three Coffee Hound locations. Serving locally roasted craft...

In high school, I discovered that flying kites could actually be really fun. However, your experience is highly dependent on a few...

If you've never been to Fort Jesse Cafe, you may not believe the hype. This is one of the most beloved spots in the 309 and for good...

Bowling is an oldie but a goodie! I always forget how much fun bowling is until I get there and start playing. I'm also lucky if a break...

If you keep up with local politics, you may know that this arena was opposed by many locals. However, we have had many awesome concert...

One of our most recommended activities for anyone in winter is an ISU basketball game at Redbird Arena. Regardless of your team loyalty,...

Although hard to miss in historic downtown Bloomington, the McLean County Museum of History can often be passed over by locals. The...

One of my personal traditions is to bake a ton of Christmas-themed treats and hand them out to my co-workers. Sometimes I go on the this...

One of my simple pleasures during the holiday season is strolling through Uptown Normal with warm beverage and checking out all of the...

For those who have never heard about Butter, we're here to give you the scoop. This clothing and accessory store offers once-loved,...

As a townie, I have been a fan of watching hockey at the newly named Grossinger Motors Arena since high school. They have played in a...

This was an event that was way outside of my comfort zone, but when I commit to a to-do list, I COMMIT. I may have been the only adult...