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What Do Your Child and President-Elect Obama Have In Common?
November 14, 2008
The answer to my question may depend on what you think your little one's chances are of being elected president one day! But one thing is certain: our future President and your (potential) future president both live in Chicago. How cool is that? Have you noticed that the city is positively beaming with pride over the the election of President Obama and the incredible celebration in Grant Read more...
The Family Farmed Expo
November 12, 2008
Mark your calendars for the Family Farmed Expo from November 22nd through 23rd. This event is a must for every family interested in local, sustainable and delicious food. Our family made the trip to the Expo last year and we all really enjoyed it (plus Millennium Park is just across the street for the kids to enjoy a little outdoor time afterwards). The Family Farmed Expo is Read more...
The Local Lingo
November 04, 2008
Learning the alphabet (and how to turn it into words, and then sentences) is a big part of being a preschooler. Take your kids on a trip through the alphabet using our great city as inspiration. Here are the Chicago-inspired words that I was able to come up with. A is for . . . The Alderman (never too early to learn about the corruption that characterizes Read more...
All Aboard the Choo-Choo Train: More Train Resources in Chicago
October 09, 2008
Do you have any train-lovers at your house? We sure do. I have posted before about some great train resources in the Chicago area , but I wanted to add a few more cool destinations to my list for locomotive-lovers out there. Let's Play Railway. Head to the Kohl's Children's Museum on Glenview to check out the new exhibit "Let's Play Railway." This brand new exhibit gives kids the chance to Read more...
Walking With Dinosaurs: A Review
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...
Dinner Table Destinations: China and the Olympics
August 04, 2008
You probably aren't planning on bringing the whole family to Beijing for the Summer Games. But there is no need to travel across the world to introduce your little ones to foreign cultures and customs. Turn dinnertime into an opportunity to teach your preschoolers a little bit about China and the tradition of the Olympics. What's For Dinner? The first step in your dinner table Read more...
Dinner Table Destinations: Eat and Learn
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...
Traveling Abroad With Kids -- Yes, You Can Do It!
July 14, 2008
During the month of July, the gals over at the national Savvy Source site have been talking about escapes, vacations, and get-aways (something we all have on our minds during the summer, right?). Today, Savvy Source is highlighting the oh-so-lovely-and-delightful city of Paris . I know that many of you may be thinking, Paris, with kids? Are you people crazy? Who in their right mind Read more...
Neighborhood Spotlight: Bucktown/Wicker Park
July 07, 2008
is made up of many wonderful small neighborhoods and communities each with its own appeal and offerings. Being Savvy: Chicago is going to periodically highlight some of the family-friendly offerings in various neighborhoods around the city. I am going to start with what I know best: my neighborhood. Bucktown/Wicker Park is more than just home to hipsters, artists, and some of Read more...
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