Family

While the Midwest is known for many things, many aren’t aware of what a fantastic arts scene we have here! Of course, Chicago is known for a thriving music scene, but we wanted to shine a spotlight on some exciting music events coming up in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Here are some of the events that we are most excited...

Fall is here and school is starting back up! At GiftWorksPlus, we know that while for kids this is a fun time to see all their friends and get back to their favorite after-school activities, this time can be a bit hectic for parents. This week we wanted to share some tips for parents to help keep the family organized...

If you have a kid headed off to their first year at college, you may be feeling overwhelmed preparing them for dorm life. College is such a fun time and at GiftWorksPlus, we want to help take some of that stress away so you can focus on the excitement! That's why we went ahead and compiled our "Dorm Must-Haves", so...

With plenty of summer events to enjoy, lots of families are getting together after spending months apart due to the pandemic. In addition to the good food and conversation, family events are a great occasion to take some pictures! If you’re looking to get great family photos at your next event, we at GiftWorksPlus have a few photography tips for...

There’s nothing like a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day and it seems like we’re going to have plenty of hot summer days coming up in the Midwest! At GiftWorksPlus, we like to consider ourselves ice cream aficionados, especially when it comes to local shops in our favorite Midwestern cities. In this week’s blog, we thought we...

Last week at GiftWorksPlus we shared a list of our favorite waterparks to help you beat the heat this summer. This week we still want to help you beat the heat, but with some refreshing and tasty recipes for hot summer days. These recipes are great to bring to a picnic, barbecue, or any gathering with family or friends that...

For Midwesterners, there is nothing better than spending summer up north at the cabin with friends and family. As we head toward the warmer months, we realize it may have been quite a while since you’ve last visited your home away from home. So, we at GiftWorksPlus wanted to share a few tips to give your cabin a little zhoosh...

The warm weather has given all of us at GiftWorksPlus a little bit of spring fever. Midwestern winters are long, but with the pandemic keeping us all at home this winter it’s safe to say we are more than ready for spring! There’s nothing quite like springtime in the Midwest and a fantastic way to get out and enjoy the...

Thanksgiving is a holiday we all look forward to. It's a special time of year that we get to spend with loved ones sitting around the table. This year, sadly, is a bit different. You might find yourself a great distance away from loved ones or maybe just a few miles away. If you're trying to practice social distancing, you may...

Thanksgiving 2020 is coming up quickly, and if you’re wondering how to celebrate this year without being able to gather with family, you’re not alone! While we all wish we could get together, as usual, and have our regular celebrations, the recent spike in Covid-19 cases is causing many to reconsider their plans. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t find...