My Favorite Parenting Short Cut: Pak’d
It’s safe to say that all of us parents are looking forward to sending our kids back to school. A return to structure, learning, playing…and packing lunches. Sigh. Parents definitely get the short end...
View ArticleA Chicago Family’s Guide to Oktoberfest
Just because you have kids doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a stein or two and take advantage of some of the amazing Oktoberfests going on in and around Chicagoland. Take it from me, happy parents...
View ArticleHow to Simplify Halloween
Halloween can be overwhelming…for parents trying to be “Pinterest Perfect,” for our already jam packed family schedules, and especially for kids who have special needs. That’s why I make a conscious...
View ArticleWhich Chicagoland Play Space is Right for You
Now that the weather is turning cooler and cabin fever is on the horizon, it is time to venture out and have some fun with the kiddos. One of the most popular options for Chicagoland families? Hitting...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Go on a Park Crawl
My kids love the park. They are quite literally park obsessed…and I should be happy about this, right? They aren’t asking for screens, they are asking for slides. But here’s the thing…I hate going to...
View ArticleA Chicago Kid’s Guide to the World Series
I simply can’t believe it but a few nights ago the unthinkable happened…the Chicago Cubs advanced to the World Series of Baseball. No, I’m not dreaming. Am I’m stone cold sober, too. You see, our time...
View ArticleWhat to do over Thanksgiving break in Chicago
It’s Thanksgiving week! And while I am thankful for some extra one on one time with my boys away from work, I’m also looking for some fun things to do with them. Because let’s get real…and entire week...
View ArticleTips for Catching the CTA Holiday Train
I will never forget one of my darkest days teaching. I just found out that one of my students was hurt in a terrible accident, right before the holidays. My heart ached for his family. While waiting...
View ArticleUltimate Guide to Chicago’s Popular Christmas Experiences
It may be a bit chilly, but I firmly believe that Chicago is one of the best cities to celebrate Christmas. Why? Because there are so many beautiful and unique family friendly experiences that truly...
View ArticleBest Places for Indoor Play in Chicagoland
Ugh, winter in Chicago. It’s rough for ALL of us. But you know who suffers the most? Parents. Why? Because we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. We want to stay cozy at home where no one is...
View Article7 Winter Activities That Chicagoland Families Can’t Miss
Winter in Chicago can be very L O N G. Like November through April long. I get it…it’s brutal. But here’s the thing…it can also be a beautiful. Stunningly beautiful, actually. Don’t believe me? Just...
View ArticleHow to Have the Ultimate Date Night in Chicagoland
Ok, mom. Sit down and listen to me. YOU NEED A DATE NIGHT. And I’m not taking no for an answer. Why? Because it is an excuse to get out of your yoga pants, actually take a shower, and focus on YOU (and...
View ArticleSpring Break in Chicagoland on a Budget
So, let’s get honest for a second. It really sucks to scroll through your Facebook or Instagram feeds and see everyone out enjoying Spring Break on a beach while you are stuck in dreary Chicago over...
View ArticleWhere Kids Eat Free in Chicagoland
Let’s face it, going out to eat with kids can be an….adventure. So concentrate on keeping them busy, quiet, and eating instead of worrying about the toll your wallet will be taking by frequenting these...
View ArticleOdysseo by Cavalia–Chicago’s Best Date Night
It’s no secret that parents need nights out to just get away from it all: the diapers, the whining, and the notion that you can’t sit and enjoy a show uninterrupted for more than ten minutes straight...
View ArticleLauren Smoke, Mama Warrior
Have you ever met someone and felt positive energy simply radiate from him or her? I’m lucky to say that I have. And the craziest part? This amazing person was a ray of sunshine even while battling...
View ArticleWhere to See Art in Chicagoland
If there is one thing that I have learned over my almost six years of parenting, it is that kids LOVE art. Whether they are creating it themselves (preferably some place that isn’t my nice and clean...
View ArticleHow to Have a Low Key CAMP MOM Summer
School’s out for S U M M E R! Does that fill you with excitement or dread? A little bit of both? For so many of us moms, we are thrilled that the school year is over (No more homework! The end of bake...
View ArticleSummer Nights in Chicagoland
Long, hot summer days getting you sticky, smelly, and totally drained? Me too. That’s why I like to hibernate in the basement with the air conditioning turned to full blast, only to emerge once the sun...
View ArticleWhere to Take Your Little Thrill Seekers in Chicagoland
It’s no secret that kids are constantly freaking out their parents with their daredevil ways. I mean, isn’t it more fun to ride your bike while wearing roller skates instead of without??! I actually...
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