If you are looking to try a new place with your kids, Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center is a fun and unique place to take children 9 and under! It’s about a 45 minute drive from most southwest suburbs of Chicago, give or take 15 minutes. The adventure out to Lake Station, Indiana can be a whole day trip, or squeezed…
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When is an orange not an orange? … When it’s a pumpkin! I absolutely love fall. I’m looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes, jumping in leaf piles, wagon rides, and heading out to find the perfect pumpkin. If you didn’t get a chance to go apple picking this fall, there are places near Chicago where you can do both! Happy…
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The crisp cool air and beautiful changing leaves signals one of our favorite outings of the fall season: pumpkin patches! You’ll find locations that not only offer pick-your-own pumpkins, but also all kinds of great attractions, children’s rides and tasty fall treats! Spend a few hours or a whole day with your family having fun at one of these awesome…
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This Friday at 6pm, Jason Dobrzynski is hosting a free event to give you resources and answer questions about raising financially aware kids! Your kids can decorate piggy banks while you find out about how to help your kids understand money, learn the value of saving, and figure out what you should do about allowance. Your whole family can then…
Fall Music Together® classes at Mattix Music Studio are starting and you’ll want to join in on the singing, dancing, instruments, and fun with your little one! My daughter and I had a great time there and loved the sense of community. Katie Mattix creates a welcoming environment that encourages young children to explore and be engaged. The fall semester…
Halloween is a time to scare, but also a time to share- share fun memories with your little ones and families. Luckily for you, the west and southwest suburbs have no shortage of spooky and spook-free family halloween events! October weekends are packed full of activities that will give you a chance to show off your costume a few more…
Fall has always been one of my absolute favorite seasons! With the changing leaves creating the perfect backdrop of natural beauty, it’s hard not to stop and enjoy the lovely colors of fall. Whether it’s a simple neighborhood walk with your family, or an outing to a picturesque location near you, there are plenty of wonderful opportunities to soak in…
My daughter and I recently had the pleasure of checking out Parrot Stars in Arlington Heights. It is truly a unique store and event space that we are excited to introduce you to! Their mission at Parrot Stars is to enhance aviculture through education, nutrition, conservation and a mutual love for birds and we definitely saw that when we went to…
