Kid-Friendly Eateries
A Sustainable Dining Experience for the Whole Family
September 24, 2008
I wanted to pass on some information about an opportunity to enjoy a sustainable meal with the whole gang. On Wednesday, September 24th, Craig Charlton, the Chef/Owner of Trattoria 225 , will create a four course dinner incorporating local, organic products from Keewaydin Farm in Viola, WI. The experience includes more than just a delicious meal. Farm owner Rufus Haucke will share his Read more...
Eating Out With The Kiddos
August 13, 2008
Do you like to have a meal out with the kiddos from time to time? Do you try to avoid the usual kid's menu fare (mac and cheese again)? Do you also want to bring your kids to a place where they are welcome and other diners won't be giving you that I can't believe you brought your kids here look? Me too. Luckily, Chicago has many restaurants that serve great food in a family-friendly 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...
Ice Cream in Chicago
July 25, 2008
No fun-filled, sun-drenched summer day is complete without a big, drippy scoop of ice cream (or gelato, or sorbet, or frozen custard). Chicago has lots to offer when it comes to creamy confections. Here are a few of my favorites. Old School Pick. Margie's Candies (at the corner of Armitage, Milwaukee, and Western) is a classic ice cream parlor. Looking for an old-fashioned Read more...
Layover Lifesavers: A Preschooler's Guide to Chicago's Midway and O'Hare Airports
July 02, 2008
Traveling with preschool-age kids can be a nightmare but it doesn't have to be. Rule number one is that you have to be prepared in the event of an unexpected delay. Whether you just get to the airport too early and have some time to kill or you are suffering through a travel delay from hell, here is what you need to know to make the best of your time at either Midway or O'Hare when you are Read more...
You Say It's Your Birthday! Top Five Cupcake Resources in Chicago
June 03, 2008
I am proud to say that I know a thing or two about the Chicago cupcake scene. And, as you well know, cupcakes are the centerpiece of any fantastic birthday party. Here are a few tips on where to get delicious cupcakes for your little one's next birthday celebration. Make Them Yourself. I have to confess that I am a do-it-myself-kind-of-a-gal. My daughter and I worked together Read more...
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