If you haven’t scheduled your child’s annual photo shoot now is the time to do it! The fall landscape is beautiful, but even consider a winter shoot with the crisp with snow! I love to do our family photo shoot this time of year and bring a Holiday scarf or hat and use the pictures…
Winter Activities For Kids in Chicago
Although it doesn’t feel like it today (Hello Indian Summer!), but winter is on the way and I’m already planning ahead for activities for my little tyke and wanted to share them with you. 1. Indoor Swimming: Galter Life Center: Aquababies is an amazing program in Budlong Woods @ Foster & Francisco. http://galterlifecenter.org/events-classes/aquababies I searched…
Best Parks for the Little Ones
If your child is like mine and is fearless at the ripe age of 2, then you need to check out these parks. I love getting together for park play dates, however I am always the mom having to leap away mid sentence so that my son doesn’t plummet to the albeit cushioned ground and…
Winter Home Maintenance
As winter rears its ugly head it means it’s time to fire up the heat and stay warm indoors. In order for your HVAC system to run properly and have a long life it is important to service it at least once a year and it is recommended to do so in the winter. If…
Lets Meet Up! Meet other Chicago Moms (and Dads) just Like You
Are you new to parenthood and/or new to Chicago? If you are looking for a way to meet new people with similar interests or just other parents to gab about parenthood well you have to check out http://www.MeetUp.com! I joined meetup.com when Holden was just 8 weeks old. It was the dead of winter, I…
Fill THIS Weekends Calendar with Family Friendly Events
Still wondering what to do this weekend? Here is a list of some things that may pique your interest and get you out of the house before winter really sets in. They are also fun for the entire family! WATCH. This weekend kicks off the Chicago premiere of “KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL.” The play, adapted…
Final Days for Chicago Farmers Markets
There are just a few more weeks left to get your local on, as in local produce! It’s a great place to get the freshest items on your grocery list. Get the kids involved too and let them help you pick out their favorite fruits and veggies. There are often great treats too like cookies,…
Hey Share the road, I mean Sidewalk
Did you know that almost 30% of the population in Chicago have kids? That’s a lot of strollers and a big trend is the double stroller. Now, I’m sorry to my many mommy friends currently pushing the BOB Duallie stroller around, but I’m here to show you another option. Now, I currently push a BOB…