Time is flying by and fall is just around the corner. It’s never too early to get into the spirit of hot cider and pumpkins…right? Chicago offers so many different attractions during the fall, but I decided to start with just 3 to get autumn kicked off. The temperatures are cooling down and the air…
Back To School Tips
Summer just flew by, didn’t it? It’s crazy to think heading back to school is just around the corner. To send off the kids last year we hosted an ice cream social to celebrate! It’s crazy to think we are already back! To ensure this school year is better than ever here are some tips…
Kid Friendly Chicago Adventures | Family Fun!
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…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakeview
To tag onto my ‘where to raise your family in Chicago’ post, this week we are featuring Lakeview. Lakeview encompasses so many amazing neighborhoods including West Lakeview, Southport Corridor, East Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyvile and even bits of Buena Park are all considered to be Lakeview as a whole. The medium price point for single family…
Buying a Home in Chicago for Your Family: Where to Live–Popular Neighborhoods
Buying a home for your family is an exciting venture, but it can also be quite stressful. Especially if you’re new to the Chicago area and don’t know where to start looking. Where do you want to live? What school district should I consider? How much home can we afford? These are all questions that…
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.…
Top 4 Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago
Can you believe it is already October? I do not know about you but once it is October the kids are begging to buy a pumpkin to carve! Two of our top 4 favorite pumpkin patches to visit are also our favorite apple orchards. If you did not have time in September to make it…
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 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…
Local Chicago Happenings this week and the rest of this summer
There are still a bunch of fun things to do around Chicago this weekend and this coming week! Check out just a few things that are happening around town. Let us know which are your favorites. RETRO ON ROSCOE: Live music and great food all on the cutest street in Roscoe Village 2. TITAN WALLS:…