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A toddler holding berries in a field at a U-Pick blueberry field.

Tips for the Best Blueberry Picking Near Chicago with Pricing and Details

If your family is like mine, you absolutely love blueberries. Blueberries are a superfood with tons of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants- not to mention a great addition to smoothies! If…

A little girl holds up a strawberry she's picked from the field.

40+ Nearby U-Pick Farms Where Chicagoland Kids Get a Hands-On Taste of Fresh Fruits and Veggies

While my kids enjoy helping pick out produce at the grocery store, it’s much more fun to build core memories at actual U-Pick farms. Kids connect with nature by seeing…

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