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Mid-September Chicago Fun

I know…I know…I thought the same thing as I began typing it, but it is true; SEPTEMBER IS HALFWAY GONE! I am not quite sure where it went either, but that being said…mid September brings a lot of fun activities to the city as we head into SPOOKY SEASON! Here are some fun things to…

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Fall In Chicago | September Favorites To Kick Off The Fall In Chicago

How was your Labor Day? It seems to have came and gone so quick but now we can officially say fall season is here 🙂 It’s that time again to redecorate your entire home to emulate the fall aesthetic. Pull out those pumpkins, plaid blankets, and endless yankee candles; before you know it there will…

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: August 25th – 27th

School is back in session and finding something to do with the kids for a mental break over the weekend shouldn’t be a stress! Look at the activities below to schedule your family outing in Chicago. Pizza City Fest August 26th The Chicago Pizza City Fest returns for its second year, led by renowned food…

Barbie: Chicago Edition

Things to do this weekend in Chicago! Enjoy some family time with your kids and furry friends 🙂 Mercury Canine Cruise Mercury Cruises’ beloved Canine Cruise is back for another season. Bring your four-legged best friend for a 90-minute ride, featuring lively narration on Chicago’s rich history and architectural marvels with dog-friendly highlights, such as dog…

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Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend

May 26th – 28th, 2023 Mole De Mayo Pilsen’s annual Mole de Mayo street festival—which honors the traditional Mexican sauce with a mole cook-off, plus a market full of vendors—returns to the neighborhood over Memorial Day weekend. Grab some enchiladas smothered in aromatic mole and don’t miss the festival’s lucha libra wrestling matches.  and Franklin…

Taste of France in Wrigleyville this Summer

If you are like most of us and don’t have any European trips planned this summer, how about giving yourself and your kids a little taste of France. We love hanging out at Gallagher Way and are so excited to enjoy all the events coming soon! Select Thursdays all summer long, Gallagher Way will host…

10 Things We Love About North Center

We love North Center! It’s where our office is located and it’s adjacent to our neighborhood. We flank between West Lakeview and North Center and love it. It’s been dubbed the suburbs in the city and for good reason. Picturesque treelined streets, shopping and restaurants, top rated schools, amazing parks and so many families everywhere.…

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Goodbye Lunchbox Rut and Hello Lunchbox Notes (freebie)

Get out of the lunchbox rut with these fun lunch ideas! Packing lunches does not have to be boring or take a long time. All of the lunch ideas below are nut free. Prepare the lunches ahead of time using a couple of divided meal boxes, a package of reusable baking cups, and salad dressing…

Family Friendly Fall Festivals and Events in the City

Can you believe it is September? School is back in session, cooler temperatures are starting to arrive, and fall will be here in a couple of weeks. That means It is time to save the date for the top fall festivals and events going on throughout the city. Keep in mind that some events require prior registration! …

Best Back to School Gear 2021

With the last year and a half being either all remote or half remote my kids are so excited to go back full time this year for school (with fingers crossed 🤞! Last year the most important item for going back to school was finding a laptop or desk for remote learning, but this year…