Some of the houses earned ribbon awards, but all of them were getting attention from patrons.
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Gingerbread Houses on Parade
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Six on Saturday, December 30, 2017
Get ready to be wowed!
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Going Up?
The Daily Post Photo Challenge: Ascend Riding the escalator to the third floor of the iconic Crate & Barrel on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. ? © 2017 auntjoannblog.com. All rights reserved. See Legalese tab for permissions.
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Peeking Out of Jail
Peeking out of a jail cell in Colonial Williamsburg.
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Morning Glow
It was a spectacular morning in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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I Is for Island: CFFC Letter “I”
The island provides incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean from miles of coastal hiking trails, some of which are quite steep.
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Endless Summer
the hedges and flowers seem to go on forever
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Life, Layered
the Earth reveals its history through rock layers
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Hershey, PA: Visiting Hershey Gardens – The Rose Garden
With so many roses blooming together, each breeze brought a fresh, sweet rose aroma.
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Hershey, PA: A Perfect Getaway
There is something about this place that makes me relax. It is a small, big town.
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A Covered Bridge Draws Visitors to the Beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley
Ohio still boasts 138 covered bridges.
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Visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
This garden underwent a multimillion dollar update with the construction of a modern, two-story glasshouse.
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Dinotto Does Chicago’s Old Town Proud
I’ve been to a few award-winning restaurants that can’t deliver calamari cooked this well.
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Cozy, Off the Beaten Path Chicago Dining
It is a secluded little place, with white table cloths and glowing lights.
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More to Do in Chicago, Most of It Free!
The great thing about cities is that they serve their citizens in unique ways.
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Where to Stay in Chicago
It is true that we've stayed everywhere from the Four Seasons to the Hampton Inn in Chicago.
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Back in Chicago
Forget the bad press; this is a city that offers all of the urban amenities plus the warmth and hospitality of an ethnic base.