It’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your lucky little charms. Hunt for a pot of gold, set leprechaun traps, and give Irish dancing a try! Don’t fret that St. Patrick’s parades are canceled in 2021, we’ve found plenty of ways to have fun and celebrate in green. We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day 2021…
Anyone else dreaming of the hot summer sun and fun days spent splashing around at the pool? We may not be there yet, but thankfully there are some indoor pools open locally that offer family swim and lap swim times, until the warm weather arrives! What better way to get a head start on perfecting those strokes before the summer,…
Having grown up in a Catholic home, I love a good fish fry on Friday. Keeping traditions alive during the pandemic has been tricky, but this is a great way to support local businesses. Restaurants, churches and VFWs throughout the western suburbs offer tasty fish options for families during Lent. Many have modified their menu or are limiting to carry-out…
Spring break week is the welcome reprieve our family needs from our usual routines of school and work. This time off is our preview of all the excitement heading our way in the summer. Like so many families, we’re staying home this spring break, but that won’t stop us from trying out new things. We like to find new parks…
What are we going to do today? We’re in the dog days of winter, and finding our usual resources for fun to be tapped out. Activity kits are available throughout the suburbs to pick up and take home. In the summer of 2020, Nicole rounded up this amazing list of crafts, cooking, art projects, and more. We’ve recently added a…
Spring is coming! As we move through these cold winter months and are finally able to comfortably be outside again, we’re excited to see so many fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day and Easter celebrations back on the calendar after having been canceled in 2020. Find all the details about these March family-friendly events below. The March calendar page is sponsored by…
Time to think about summer camp! Some really great camps are now taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. Now is the time to start looking though, because these camps might sell out! We are looking forward to having our kids experience camp and have a great time together this summer. Kidlist has always been the place to…
Cookie kits are so popular these days, and bakeries all over town have been offering the coolest kits that the kiddos just love. Fun for the whole family or just to keep the littles entertained for a while, these kits are a wonderful and tasty way to get creative together. Please be sure to call ahead for current offerings and…
Resale season is upon us! This spring, take the time to clean out your closets and make space for the amazing scores you find at these local children’s resales. Consigning is a great way to kick off 2021 with a fresh start and an organized home. Plus, many resales offer early admission to their consignors. Find great deals on gently…
We’ve hit the home stretch of winter! While we definitely see some chilly days in March and April, February signifies that the end of winter is near! We’ve gathered information about exciting, and FREE, ways for your family to spend time together this month during this chilly month. Whether you’re engulfed in a science demonstration courtesy of Fermilab, missing the…
Indoor play areas have always been a great way for kids to burn off extra energy in these cold winter months, but it’s been a tough year for these businesses. However, as COVID-19 guidelines are set to change in the coming weeks, you may even find that more places are able to safely open with extra cleaning procedures and limited…
Was it really only a year ago I could drop my kids off at the gym’s childcare to work out (or get a shower in)? Oh man, I miss that so much. But all is not lost! Things are different, but, as with the rest of life, we’re adapting. And businesses are adapting, too, with outdoor fitness classes, virtual options,…