It’s summer and the kids are out of school. Looking for a way to keep them busy? Chicago has so many options when it comes to kid friendly adventures that the whole family can enjoy. If you are looking for some ideas, just keep reading! Garden Adventures Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe contains 27 gardens…
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…
Best Sunscreen For Kids This Summer!
With the summer heat still in full effect I am always on the search for the best sunscreen for my family. There are so many options out in stores and online it can be overwhelming to just pick one or two. I narrowed down my favorites I tried this summer with my family to help…
Best Swimsuits For Kids (SUMMER IS HERE!)
Chicago is amazing for providing so many options for water fun for kids in the summer all throughout the city. From public pools, beaches, waterparks, and private pools all opening up in a couple of weeks your kids are going to need some stylish suits to hit the water with. Being a mom and having…
Memorial Day Simple and Delicious Recipes
Holidays are always hectic in our household with kids running around, decorations to be set, and most importantly the FOOD to be made it can be a little overwhelming. I love simple recipes that save me time in the kitchen and give me more time with family and friends. This year we are headed to…
I ❤️ Drive-thru in the Winter
Lets face it, decent drive through options are limited in the city. However, that’s what we love about it right? Walking everywhere and checking out all the cute, non-chain places. Yet, when the weather turns tundra-like I really don’t want to walk or lug the bundled kids in and out of the car to grab…
Family Fun Fest This Weekend on Division | Wicker Park
Even though the weather has gotten a bit nippy outside, the street fests are in full swing and its time to get outside! This weekend, May 31-June 1 is Do-Division Fest. There is a special section dedicated to kids called Family Fun Fest and it is sure to please kids of all ages and tastes.…
Cabin Fever? According to Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, Spring is around the corner…
Even though the famous groundhog didn’t see his shadow this February 2 we still need some fun things to do while we wait out the rest of the winter. I know that on cold days when I’m home with my son {and are tired of playing blocks} we both feel anxious to get outside and…
Toddlers and Babies and Toys OH MY!
So you’ve expanded your beautiful family, but do you now feel like the walls are closing in on you? It is possible to move on to bigger and better things. Sometimes we all drive around this gorgeous city and see the multi-million dollar homes and think ‘where do I fit in’…well if it is the…
Autumn Outdoor Activities with Kids in Chicago
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…