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Ready or not, summer camp registration season is upon us! Some of the most beloved camps in the southwest suburbs fill up fast, so be ready and armed with the knowledge you need to get your child involved in the camps you want. Registration dates and practices vary from camp to camp, so be sure to know your chosen camps…
Spring resale season is approaching! It’s a great time to not only clean out your closets to sell or donate, but also shop all the great sales. Here are some of the best sales, along with sales listed by date. Some have admission fees and pre-sales for volunteers, members, or an extra fee, so check their websites for more information….
It’s that time of year when the holidays have ended, the cold is fierce, and cabin fever has set in. If you’re over the post-new-year hibernation, look no further. There are many indoor options to keep your babies and toddlers entertained while we wait for spring. Break out of the house and check out some of the baby and toddler-friendly…
The weather outside is frightful, extremely frightful! With record breaking lows and mounds and mounds of snow, our time stuck indoors and at home is about is to set cabin fever into full effect—but not to fear, Kidlist is here! We have some great ideas of things to do to keep yourself and the kids occupied during these long, cold…
February is coming, and love is in the air. There’s not many things stronger than the love between father and daughter. And while dressing up is half the fun for a little girl, they consider going to ‘the ball’ with the most important man in their life a dream come true! Dads (and grandpas and uncles, too), get your best…
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to improve your fitness, or are you striving for a more manageable and sustainable way to exercise? For so many parents, we start off as well-intentioned and full of momentum. But as we all know, life gets in the way and priorities become intentions, and intentions become fleeting thoughts. It is hard work…
“I got her number!” I mouthed to my friend in triumph, holding up my phone. We high-fived. As we watched our potential new mom-friend jog away from the playground behind her 3-year-old’s tricycle, a thought struck me: finding friends as a parent is a lot like dating. You’ve got to put yourself out there, ask for a few numbers, and know when to…
Before cell phones, video games, and Snapchat, kids used to spend their Friday nights skating around in circles at the local roller skating rink. While the disco ball spun, the DJ would play your favorite songs and you could share some nachos with your girlfriends (or the cute boy from chem class!). Well, those days don’t have to be over!…
Looking for something fun to do locally with your family for New Year’s Eve? We’ve got a great list of events for you that won’t keep the kids up past their bedtime! Celebrate at museums, theaters, zoo lights, or ice skating. There are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids of all ages! Don’t miss out on…
For many parents, gone are the days of a night on the town… or even just staying up past midnight. So why not celebrate the new year a few hours early, and with the whole family? Just think, you could be warm and snuggled up in your bed by 9:00 pm, set to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to…
If the hustle of modern-day Christmas is bringing out your inner Grinch, why not slow down with an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride or holiday trolley trip? Many festivals in the area are offering rides around town. There are also special ones where you can view decorated homes in your area! Grab your cocoa and bundle up with your loved…
Often, the true meaning of Christmas gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Take some time out from the shopping and gift wrapping to remember the miracle of the first Christmas at a live nativity. Volunteers from all around join live animals to reenact the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to the manger where they…