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Woodstock, Illinois Road Trip

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links.  I receive a small commission if you purchase from my links.  Every purchase helps keep this blog going.  © Hannah Babiak/Dreamstime.com This past week, my friend and I took a road trip to  Woodstock, Illinois   to see what we could discover on a very cold, blustery, winter day.  Because of the freezing temperatures, we didn't plan to spend much time outside, just mostly photographing from the car.  We found a lot of neat things, so come along as I share some of my favorite things we saw.  As usual, you may purchase any of my photos by clicking on the copyright link underneath each photo. © Hannah Babiak/Dreamstime.com We weren't quite to Woodstock yet when we found this adorable Christmas tree farm.  I believe we were in Harvard, IL at this point and the  vintage Ford truck almost buried in the snow says, "Wild Pines" and has a Christmas tree in the back all covered with snow.  We loved the teal color and it reminded me of

Vintage Finds off Route 14: A Vintage and Antique Store Crawl

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This post contains affiliate links.  By purchasing through one of these links, you help keep this blog going so I can continue to share great travel ideas for you, your family and friends, at no additional cost to you.  It's a win, win!  Thank you for your love and support.  All photographs in this post were taken by me. A couple years ago, before my children were involved in lots of sports, my husband and I went on a memorable date that wasn't a football or soccer game.  If " Fixer Upper " stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines, lived in my neck of the woods, I am sure they would do this for a date as well.  It would be a fun ladies day trip with your friends or family and if you are really wanting to, you could even book a motel along the way, and make it a two or three day event.  Vintage Finds off Route 14 is an opportunity for a unique road trip for a fun day of looking for the perfect antique or vintage item to decorate your home with.  This tour showcases the