It is hard for me to stop thinking about the horrific shooting that happened in Connecticut today. We get up in the morning and send our kids off to school or day care and go to work or head back home. We trust in these organizations that our kids will be safe while they learn…
Don’t forget to go to the festivals on Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland this weekend. There will be fun for all ages, but especially for kids. Lakeview Christmas market is this Saturday and Sunday and is located at Belmont and Ashland. All under a heated tent there will be Santa Claus, kids activities, live music, food & drink, arts &…
Super Deal! Pied Piper Playschool is offering 20% off their classes only for Raising Kids in Chicago Readers! All you have to do is mention this blog when you are registering your child for a class and you get 20% off, it’s that simple! Note: discount is only valid for the playschool, not parties. Pied…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The leaves are just starting to fall and change color and with that means cooler temperatures, Fall fashion and of course Fall kids activities! There are so many things to do with the kids this Fall all within city limits! Several we can’t wait to try as they are fun for both the kids and adults! Right…
As a busy Realtor there aren’t many Saturday’s where I get to lounge in my PJ’s with my family and just do the normal things people do on the weekends. I know best that that homeowners spend the most money on their kitchen when buying or renovating their home, myself included. We spent extra…