Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kids on break from school or virtual learning? Working from home and looking for a change of scenery? Don’t scramble on those closed school days that always seem to sneak up. Take a winter break in Wisconsin at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa or Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, located only 1 hour from Milwaukee and Chicago. Whether you want to take a break and enjoy warmer temperatures like an indoor waterpark with 86 degree air temps or take the kids skiing at the Mountain Top at Grand Geneva for traditional winter delights, there’s a vacation waiting for families of…

Water Street Studios partners with Batavia MainStreet to bring this socially distanced farmers market to Batavia. Goods from local vendors and artists are available from 9am-2pm, Saturday, April 2. Masks are required for entry. 160 S. Water Street Batavia, IL 60510 info@waterstreetstudios.org (630)761-9977

Art and Market Aurora is a new indoor market opening at Society 57. The market will feature both food and artisan vendors with all Covid-19 restrictions in place. A dozen market vendors will be on hand from 8 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Saturday through May at Society 57, 100 S. River St. in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of business and property owners, will be hosting the market. Art and Market Aurora will feature candles, cookies, jewelry, baked goods, quality meat, and more. Visiting vendors include Biscocho’s, Dick’s Mini Donuts, BillyDoe Meats, Tin Shed Farm, Ursula…

Our Creative Co-Op Visiting trend + relic is an experience you’ll remember. We have carefully selected experienced merchants who are artisans, builders, refinishers and painters and offer the most special items to adorn your homes.  Our talented merchants work hard to create and curate only the best and most unique items, both vintage and new. Many items you will find at trend + relic have been handcrafted by us including jewelry, candles, furniture & art. Our wonderfully talented merchants have created beautiful spaces in our shop as well as local markets so you will find some of your very favorites…

Finally, a men’s consignment shop!  Stitch Switch recently opened in Geneva, IL; the only men’s consignment shop in Illinois!  Stitch Switch resells a curated selection of new and used designer menswear at prices that are typically 60%-80% below retail.  From streetwear and athleisure to casual and business wear, you’re sure to find something for every taste and style. And if you have high quality men’s items that you’re looking to part with, Stitch Switch would be happy to sell them for you. They specialize in consignment for designer and brand name men’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. You can bring your items…

From the charm of our squeaky wood floors and winding aisles filled with interesting finds, you’ll fall in love with State Street Market. Statistics: 10,00 sq feet of handicapped- accessible, one floor shopping Featured items include artisan collectibles, antiques, specialty items, unique gifts, a full service jewelry store, home decor, and furniture. Products: Antiques Collectibles Unique gifts Jewelry Greeting cards Hand-crafted needle felting Snoozies Slippers White Mountain puzzles ● 1803 Hand-Poured Soy Candles ● Wind & Willow Dips, Soups, and Dessert Mixes ● Simpson & Vail Teas ● Fireworks Popcorn ● Howard’s Feed N Wax Restorative Finishes ● Elgin Books,…

Shakou’s St. Charles location is Re-Opening March 4th Hours of Operation: Shakou St. Charles 312 W Main St #1814 St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-549-6079

Naper Nuts & Sweets opened in 1983.  Since then, I, Dominique Martucci am the 3rd owner, female & family owned.  I purchased the NNS in May of 2001 and as the 3rd owner I will be approaching my 20 year anniversary this year.  I kept a lot of the fine selections since 1983 that include gummies, jelly bellies, every hard to find nostalgic candy  to fine chocolates, Cock Robin English toffee are items we kept in keeping with tradition.  It is very important to me that when you walk in, it brings happiness and makes you feel good. Our #1…

With nearly 20 years of elite beauty experience, salon owner and master of her craft, Erica Molak has hand selected an award winning team of artists who make up the tribe at Meraki Artisan Hair Design. Greek for “to do something with soul, creativity & love,” the word Meraki perfectly translates their salon philosophy. Established in October 2019, the tribe aims to deliver that small town feel with a sense of community to all of their guests. Exquisitely located in downtown Saint Charles, our mission is to provide a personalized experience with one of our highly skilled and creative professionals.…

Daddio’s Diner is a retro neighborhood diner in the heart of Batavia, IL’s community at 134 W. Wilson Street.    Daddio’s Diner began as a lifelong dream for our family. We dreamed of fusing together our collective passions for food and community, for music and retro charm, and for friends and family. When the opportunity came along to open our very own diner in April 2007, we jumped at it. For the past 14 years, Daddio’s Diner has been our life. The concept behind it has been simple; to create a space where everyone in the community feels welcome—serving delicious…