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Holiday Giving Guide: Five More Books We Love
December 04, 2008
Still shopping? Me too. The Savvy Source has some great suggestions for the little book worms on your list. Last week, I posted about five of my family's favorites. But I couldn't stop there. Here are five more book recommendations. The Princess and the Pea My daughter loves this story. And I love the particularly beautiful illustrations in Lauren Child's version. A must-have for Read more...
Book-a-Mania!
November 20, 2008
In light of the fact that this month is all about books here at Savvy Source , I had to mention a great event coming up this weekend (plus it is my favorite kind of family event -- a free one). The Chicago Public Library is hosting Book-A-Mania! at the Harold Washington Library on November 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The event includes the opportunity to meets authors and illustrators Read more...
Calling All Readers: Great Children's Book Stores
November 11, 2008
Chicago is full of wonderful resources for new readers -- from free story times at the Chicago Public Library to the reading area available in the Family Tent at Millennium Park during the summer months. In such a large city, I don't pretend to be able to cover all of the wonderful story times out there (and your favorites are Read more...
Flourish Studios: Manis for Mommies and So Much More
July 30, 2008
Have you heard about Flourish Studios in Lakeview? This is a wonderful new family resource that has lots of offer your preschooler (and you too). Flourish Studios is a multi-faceted space offering therapeutic guidance, inspirational products, and positive community-focused events. Here are some of the most family-friendly events and offerings that I came across in the beautiful Read more...
Top 5 Things to Do in Chicago on a Rainy Day
May 27, 2008
On rainy days, my Grandma used to say, Today isn't fit to stay home. She was right. The rain may tempt you to stay warm and cozy in your house. Don't do it. You will end up with a bunch of stir-crazy, bored kids. Instead, grab your rain boots and slickers and try one of these rainy-day activities. Visit a Conservatory. It may be raining outside but it is always beautiful inside Read more...
Book Nooks for Tots: Best Story Times and Reading Rooms
May 19, 2008
Rain or shine, story time is always a good activity for preschoolers. Even better? A story time that also includes a craft, activity, or snack and is super inexpensive or free (yeah!). Here are a few spots to catch a good story. The library scene. Lots of branches of the Chicago Public Library have free story times for toddlers and preschoolers. At the Bucktown-Wicker Park Read more...
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