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November 25, 2008
I don't know about you, but I am a life-long Chicagoan and I love it here (maybe a little bit less in the winter, but I still love it). I hope that my children grow up feeling the same way about their hometown. If you are looking to teach your little one about our great city, I have a few book suggestions that will introduce them to some popular Chicago landmarks and institutions.
Read more... October 16, 2008
While
you have been watching the debates and listening to the pundits on CNN,
your little one has been watching you and wondering who the heck John
McCain and Barack Obama are and why adults seem to care so much about
them anyway. The little people in our lives are more observant than we
sometimes give them credit for and I bet you that they have tons of
questions about the upcoming
Read more... August 08, 2008
My family and I had the opportunity to see Walking
With Dinosaurs The Live Experience
at the United Center last night. And,
the show was just that a total sensory experience. The life-sized, moving dinosaurs left an
incredible visual impression on me (so you can imagine how blown away my kids
were). From the stunning set to the
truly life-like dinos who take the stage,
Read more... July 25, 2008
Hey parents, today is your last opportunity to win four
tickets to see Walking With Dinosaurs at the United Center on August 7 th . Send
me an email at beingsavvychicago@savvysource with the answers to the two trivia
questions listed here.
All emails must be received by midnight tonight (CST). I will notify the winner on Saturday, July 26 th .
Just think, if you win,
Read more... July 22, 2008
Not planning on bringing the whole family to China for the Olympics this year? Does the thought of dragging your brood to Mexico make you want to down three or four margaritas? Most kids won't step foot in a foreign country until they are much older - but that doesn't mean that our little ones don't want (and need) to know about the world outside of the good ol' USA. Take advantage of
Read more... July 21, 2008
Do you have any dinosaur lovers living under your roof? Have I got an opportunity for you! Being Savvy: Chicago is giving away four tickets to Walking With Dinosuars The Live Experience at the United Center on August 7th.
The show which is an actual production (not a movie or an exhibit) is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series and has been adapted into a
Read more... July 08, 2008
Whether you are a Chicago native with relatives storming
into town or you are an out-of-towner planning your summer trip to Chicago,
this post is for you. For the next few
days, Being Savvy: Chicago will feature a three day itinerary
for visiting Chicago with preschoolers in tow.
In a city with so much to see and do I am not sure that I am going to
get it all covered in just
Read more... June 24, 2008
Your little Chicagoan should know a bit about the history of our great town. But teaching preschoolers about Chicago 's past including stockyards and political corruption amongst many, many other wonderful virtues -- can be a daunting task. How can you make history appealing and approachable for a preschooler? Here is how.
1. Visit the Chicago History Museum . The Museum
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Walking With Dinosaurs: A Review
Last Chance! Last Chance to Win Tickets to Walking With Dinosaurs!
Dinner Table Destinations: Eat and Learn
Walking With Dinosaurs: A Giveaway!
Visiting Chicago: Day One
Five Ways to Teach Your Child About Chicago's History
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Our Urban Jungle
Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune
Artistic Endeavors:
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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors
Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun
A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories
Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites
Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet
The Most Fun in Life Is Free!
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