Halloween Candy Cookie Dough
Now that Halloween is about a week past its due date, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker Mama...
Fruit & Veggie Halloween Board!
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration...
Project Spark at Midtown Athletic Club
This year, it’s been more difficult than ever to jumpstart your fitness routine. And with the holidays just around the corner, you may be thinking that a 2021 New Year’s resolution is your best bet. But you don’t have to wait. Midtown is offering a new program called...
Best Halloweekend! – October 31st & November 1st
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Whether you're going trick-or-treating, or spending the weekend cozy at home - there are so many options to create a festive holiday weekend for your family! Enjoy the events below, or simply pop some popcorn and watch a Halloween movie! Here are my...
12 Easy Halloween Recipes!
Give your family a treat with these fun snacks, desserts, and drinks!
City-Friendly Indoor Play Must-Haves
Living in the city with limited space, toys have to WORK in our home! If it's not a transformer that can do a million different things, I'm probably not letting in in the house 🙂 Since it looks like we'll be having a very home-centric winter this year, it's time to...
My New Favorite Vegetarian Chili!
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can put it on...
Rebecca Allen: Sophisticated Solutions for Women!
We’re thrilled to share our latest fashion find—and partner—Rebecca Allen. This chic line of nude shoes has already gained buzz everywhere from Elle to Refinery29, and it’s easy to see why. First of all, the shoes are gorgeous; the line is a curated collection that...
Best Fall Weekend – October 24th & 25th
One more weekend before HALLOWEEN! Enjoy these fun October activities, and let me know which is your favorite. Have a great weekend! Bring your creativity (& mask) and help paint a spooky window mural Friends and family of all ages can register up to four people...
Parenting in a Pandemic: As Easy as ABC
This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...
My Chicago Public Library Parenting Hack
Living in the city where space is at a premium, I'm always looking for ways to streamline & simplify our way of life. Today I'm sharing a system/hack that I'm embarrassed to say I only just recently discovered, after 12 years of living in Chicago! This past...
Your Home Office: 5 Tips for Making It Work for Your Whole Family!
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
Best Fall Weekend – October 17th & 18th
There's only a few more weekends to squeeze in ALL the Halloween fun, so be sure to take advantage of these fun October ideas! Dress for the weather and don't shy away from outdoor adventures as things cool down on Saturday & Sunday. Happy Weekending! Put...
Traverse City Fall Family Getaway
When our typical family vacation plans were derailed due to Covid this summer, my husband suggested that we do a little trip to the Traverse City area. I had never been, and I jumped at the opportunity to visit someplace new while also maintaining our “bubble”!
$5 Kids’ Days at Pinstripes
Pinstripes has begun a new promotion for their Kids Club Program. Monday through Thursdays, up to 4 Kids are able to enjoy $5 Kids Meals and/or $5 hour of Bowling or Bocce including shoes with each adult meal purchase. Pinstripes has lots of activities coming up for...
Best Fall Weekend – October 10th & 11th
We're about to have a gorgeous warm weather weekend here in Chicago! This could be our last little taste of summer, so let's take advantage with these perfect family-friendly outdoor activities: Plan a harvest themed feast after a visit to the Green City Market Visit...
The Children’s Books You Need in Your Library This Fall!
One of my absolute FAVORITE parts about being a parent is getting to explore the beautiful children's book sections in some of my favorite book stores, especially the seasonal displays! I love to rotate the books in our home and bring festive books to the forefront,...
Let’s Get Active and Learn to Play Tennis in No Time – Starts October 3rd!
Fun. Energetic. Social. Safe. These are just a few of the words that describe Midtown’s Tennis in No Time (TNT) program, which turns tennis newbies into confident, competent players in just one month. Plus, it’s open to everyone, no Midtown membership is required to...
Meet a Mom- Kelly, The New Curator of LPM!
Meet Kelly! The new curator of Lincoln Park Area Moms!
What a Nutritionist — And New Mom – Eats!
Take care of yourself Mama! We spoke with Nathalie Rhone of All Good Eats about healthy eating while busy with kids home all day.
