Fall is my season! I’m an October baby (Libra love) and I have the crispiness of autumn in my soul. Pumpkin spice lattes have been out for a week and I discovered a new “skinny” version with the help of my online friends. Every year when I want to go…
A Chicago Review Labor Day Weekend is special in my family and not just because it’s the last holiday weekend of the summer. My brother and sister have back to back birthdays that always occur during Labor Day weekend. So we try to spend the weekend together as a family. …
Indoor playgrounds are all the rage. In the Chicago area with our unpredictable weather they are the perfect solutions for indoor play. Bumblebee Play Cafe Indoor Playground in Elgin is a wonderful indoor playground. Perfect for children of all ages and a bonus for parents the coffee is great. The…
Baseball is a controversial issue in our household. I grew up a Chicago White Sox fan and my husband is a Cubs fan. Total House Divided. When it came to raising our son we knew a decision must be made. This isn’t our only sports team controversy (Go Buckeyes!). We…
I had the opportunity to attend the Elgin Back to School BBQ Bash. I have several connections to local community service organizations and the school board, so it seemed like a fun opportunity to attend with my toddler. The second annual Back to School BBQ Bash took place at Wing…
The Chicago Veggie Fest is Fun for the Whole Family No Matter What They Eat A Veggie Fest does not sound like something that would excite the family especially little ones and meat eaters. Well not our family. We are a very veganish friendly family with diet preferences that range…
Plan an overnight trip for a large family at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells My two sisters in law both are in education and work for the school district which means they get a Spring Break. Now, spring break means nothing to me having a child that is not…
Plan a Fun Day with Thomas and his Friends for the Whole Family I grew up with my little brother obsessed with Thomas the Train. I couldn’t wait to introduce my son to Thomas and all his friends. On a hot sunny day, we drove 45 minutes to Union with…
Everyone loves going to a parade with your family. Our suburb and every town next to us has one. Memorial Day, 4th of July, and summer village celebrations. There is also Thanksgiving and Christmas parades but that’s a whole other type of commitment to brace the cold weather. That’ll be…
The Kane County Cougars have the most fun baseball experience for the whole family I have a close mom friend who swears by going to the Kane County Cougars games for easy family fun. I’ve gone several times pre-baby but haven’t been since my son was born. One of my…
