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Here's your plan for tufting your own rug at Freestyle Ceramics in Chicago

Artsy Rug Tufting Afternoon

At Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting in Chicago, craft your own rug in a cozy, creative setup.

Rug Tufting

✅ Before you go: 
• Make a reservation here: https://www.freestyletufting.com/
• Pick an image you want to turn into a rug! They also have a book of inspo to choose from
• Your rug will be ready to pick up in 3 days

💪 Pro tip: 
• You'll spend 2-3 hours working on your rug, so I recommend choosing a morning or early afternoon slot

Make your own rug at Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting

Here's your plan for a truly unique experience where you will

leave with your very own rug. Head to Freestyle Ceramics,

this DIY studio offers rug tufting and paint your own pottery.

Choose from over 100 different colors to create any image that you would like.

After passing a quick tufting one-on-one course, I was free to tuft at my own pace.

The vibes were cozy and they had some really great tunes to pass the time.

They will seal your creation and your handmade rug is ready to go home.

Make sure to add this to the top of that never ending list of your hobbies to try!

Here's your plan for cruising the Chicago River, grilling pizza, and enjoying scenic views. Watch the video 👇

Take a private boat cruise down the Chicago River complete with tasty pizza and great views! 

Pizza Pontoon Ride 🍕⚓️

Cruise the Chicago River with BBQ Pontoon, enjoy city views, and cook your own pizza on board for a unique dining and sightseeing boat ride.

Pizza Boat Ride

✅ Before you go
• Book your private river cruise here: https://bbqpontoon.com

💪 Pro tips
• The captain needs to be over 21 and have a driver’s license. 
• BBQ provides one pizza. You can purchase a 2nd pizza for $10 or bring your own. 
• Boats are equipped with gas-fired pizza grills.

Boat ride by BBQ Pontoon

Have you ever heard of cooking and eating a pizza well on the Chicago River?

I haven't either until I went on a BBQ pontoon boat.

A group of us rented a pontoon boat for 2 hours.

we were told the directions because someone from our

group was actually the captain of the boat.

We made our way through the Chicago River towards Lake Michigan,

and of course we had to pop in our pizza so we could have it to enjoy it later.

The boat offered perfect people watching opportunities,

and it was great to see the city from a different point of view.

and were able to enjoy it with some drinks that we brought,

we turned around and went back the way we came so we could get back in time to the dock.

The trip went by so fast and was so much fun.

Here's your plan for live music, shopping, tasty brunch, and drinks just outside Chicago. Watch the video 👇

A two hour trip outside Chicago with a full itinerary- live music, shopping, food, and drinks 

Weekend Trip Outside the City

Catch live music or a standout show at Hard Rock Casino Rockford and enjoy a lively night just two hours from Chicago.

Live music show

✅ Before you go
• Check their calendar for live events https://casino.hardrock.com/rockford/entertainment/hard-rock-live

💪 Pro tips
• Upcoming performers: CeeLo Green 8/15, Ginuwine 8/31, Wanda Sykes 9/5, Deon Cole 9/13

Live show/music 🎺 

End your night at Social Urban Bar & Restaurant for creative cocktails and a vibrant local vibe; no reservation needed for this downtown favorite.

Cocktails & Drinks

✅ Before you go
• No reservation necessary 

💪 Pro tips
• N/A option: Adelita’s Little Sister

Night Cap 🍸

Enjoy brunch favorites like Æbleskiver at The Norwegian in Rockford—make sure to reserve ahead, it's a local hotspot!

Brunch dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation! They’re super popular and sell out fast https://www.thenorwegian.com/reservations

💪 Pro tips
• Popular dishes: Æbleskiver, The Sarah, Pyttipanne

Brunch time 🥞 

Browse Rooted for unique gifts, candles, jewelry, and fresh flowers after brunch—perfect for a little indulgence or thoughtful souvenirs.

Gift Shop Shopping

✅ Before you go
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💪 Pro tips
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Post-Brunch Shopping 🛍️

This plan takes you just 2 hours outside the city to the beautiful Hard Rock Casino,

where you'll have the option to see a show,

head to the Norwegian where the food is great and the people are even better.

walk next door to Rooted where you can find all of your gift shop needs.

Here's your plan for enjoying cozy vibes with croissants and matcha at a hidden Pilsen cafe. Watch the video 👇

Visit hidden pilsen cafe 🥰

Discover Bittersweet Pilsen, a cozy café in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Savor fresh pastries, strawberry matcha, and relax—perfect for working or unwinding.

Cafe visit

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to go early and find a good seat 
• look at the menu 



💪 Pro tips
• Try the Matcha 
• Eat the ham and cheese croissant 

Just go! 

This cafe is located in Pilsen called Bittersweet.

I didn't get to try it because they didn't

list the ingredients and I'm a little picky,

Here's your plan for heat therapy, vitamin C shower, cold plunge, and relaxation at SweatHouz. Watch the video 👇

Need to add an extra step to your wellness routine? Sweathouz is the perfect place to sweat it out (literally) and cool down! 

Your Self-Care Contrast Therapy Studio 🧖‍♀️

Visit SweatHouz Lakeview in East Lakeview for private contrast therapy—detox in a 170°F infrared sauna and refresh in a 48°F cold plunge, perfect for muscle recovery and relaxation.

Contrast Therapy Session

✅ Before you go
• Remind yourself that this is YOUR time to relax and rejuvenate. ❤️

💪 Pro tips
•  Since this is the best place to clear your mind, bring a journal to write how you felt after your first visit. Were you feeling clear and calm? 🤔
• contrast therapy is the best for post-workout fatigue! If you’re active, make this a weekly session (memberships available) for max benefits! 

Bring only what you need! 

Here's your wellness plan for a $50 visit for your first time at Sweat House.

This is a contrast therapy studio focusing on heat and ice cold therapy.

and you can watch or listen to whatever you desire during your time.

the infrared sauna gets up to about 170 degrees and focuses on muscle recovery.

you step into the vitamin C shower to get all the skin benefits,

then dive into the cold plunge at 48 degrees.

The cold plunge improves circulation and reduces

After repeating 3 times for max benefits,

Your first visit is only $50 so call and schedule your appointment today.