Autumn
Get Outside. Seriously, You Should.
November 07, 2008
So the uncharacteristically warm fall weather seems to be a thing of the past now (but wasn't it glorious to be playing outside at the park in seventy degree weather until it got dark on a November afternoon?). Despite the chill in the air, you should still take advantage of the opportunity to get the kiddos outside because trust me, if you think the weather is cold now, just wait a few Read more...
Leaves, Leaves Everywhere!
November 03, 2008
Fall is in full swing in Chicago now (but only for a short time before winter sets in). In my neighborhood, the fall foliage show is spectacular. Sure you could head outside with the kids to rake all those leaves up into a pile and jump into them, but why not gather up a few interesting finds to incorporate into your kids creative play? Here Read more...
A Few Fun Ideas for Halloween Dinner
October 31, 2008
Do you have something special planned for dinner tonight after all of the trick-or-treating fun has been had? Your little ghosts and goblins will surely be hungry and I think that Halloween night is the perfect time to share some "fun food" for dinner. Here are a few clever ideas that I have come across while trying to plan our Halloween Read more...
Just Say No to Candy Overload!
October 28, 2008
We are already starting to be inundated with Halloween candy at our house. . . and the big event is still three days away. I don't mean to be a big grump, but Halloween candy is one of my least favorite parts of Halloween. I work hard to make sure that my kids eat well . . . and then all of my efforts go to hell as their treat bags fill up with sugar-laden snacks. I Read more...
Your No-Spook, No-Scare Guide to Halloween in Chicago
October 21, 2008
After weeks of deliberation, your little one has chosen the perfect costume. All of your carefully-chosen pumpkins have been carved into the best jack-o-lanterns on the block and the trick-or-treat bag is ready to Read more...
Fright Night: A Few Tips to Keep the Kiddos Safe and Sane on Halloween
October 13, 2008
When I was a little kid, Halloween frankly scared the heck out of me. And with good reason -- Halloween can be an unpleasant experience, especially for preschoolers who are old enough to want to participate, but also smart enough to be leery of scary masks and frightening sounds. Here are a few (common sense) reminders for you as you plan your Halloween festivities. (1) Go With a Group. Read more...
Ghoulishly Good Reads: Recommendations for Halloween Books
October 10, 2008
If your house is anything like our house, the anticipation for Halloween has been building for awhile now. We have been talking about costume choices since, well, lastHalloween and we dug our pumpkin decorations out weeks ago. If you are looking to get your group into the Halloween spirit, head down to your local library to check out some ghoulishly good reads. These are some of our Read more...
Fairies, Lions, and Dinos, Oh My: Resources for Halloween Costumes
October 07, 2008
My daughter has been talking about what she wants to be for Halloween since last Halloween. One day she says definitely mermaid. And the next day she seems to be leaning more towards princess. And then sometimes she comes up with something that is really out of left field like "a swimming dog." The time has come to decide on a costume because pretty soon the stores are going to have slim Read more...
A is for Apples
September 25, 2008
Apples are one of the great joys of fall. Yum. Yum. Yum. Why not let the kiddos pick their very own apples this year? The Chicago area has some wonderful apples orchards that also offer family-friendly activities. (One can only pick apples for so long before a petting zoo or other attraction beckons). If an apple picking trip sounds good to you, here are Read more...
More Ideas for Homemade Fun
September 22, 2008
Some Moms are so damn clever with their do-it-yourself ideas and I like to copy them. From time to time I need a good reminder that my own house and yard are full of things that my children will find fascinating. These are some of the more brilliant ideas for preschooler activities that I have come across recently. Homemade Puffy Paint. We are Read more...
Chicago Park District Fall Events You Should Know About
September 17, 2008
I am a big fan of the Chicago Park District . In addition to the fall programming, the CPD has many family-oriented fall programs that you should take advantage of. These events are all either FREE or very affordable. Here are some of the highlights. Toddler, Tunes and Turtles. My kids have a blast at these low-key gatherings. A few more of these fun events Read more...
Dealing with After School Meltdowns
September 10, 2008
Today is guest post day at Being Savvy: Chicago! Today, Marcie Pickelsimer is joining us to share the perspective of a parent of a special needs child. Marcie is tackling the timely issue of after school meltdowns (who among us hasn't been dealing with this as our little ones get adjusted to the new school schedule?). Marcie writes about adoption and special needs at A Child Chosen and Read more...
Fabulous Fall Programming at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
September 04, 2008
So I am sure that you have probably taken your little ones to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and done the whole butterfly haven thing and checked out the museum's other exhibits (like the Green House). But, in addition to the regular exhibits, the Nature Museum has so much fantastic special programming coming up this fall. I wanted to make sure that you knew about all of the offerings Read more...
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