Education
Pinterest for Parents
Have you heard about Pinterest? Seen pins or comments on your Facebook feed and wondered what all the buzz was all about? I am a social media lover, I’m on multiple networks and I use it all […]
Month: January 2012
Schools
100th Day!
Monday was the 100th day of school for my kids. I don’t remember doing this as a kids but my kids school goes all out. The younger grades we’re meet with a huge glittery banner […]
Classes
Little Review: Relax at the Yoga Effect {Grayslake}
I absolutely love this little studio in Grayslake. For moms and dads (and anyone else looking to transcend the daily grind), The Yoga Effect offers multi-level yoga classes, as well as Bascis, Warm & Gentle, Prenatal, Anusara, Vinyasa […]
Winter
FREE Family Adventures! Find Your No-Cost Cure for Cabin Fever
Winter in Lake County often means you’re coping with stir-crazy children. There’s really only so many Pixar DVD’s one can stomach, and by now you’re running out of toilet paper rolls for craft time. You […]
Nature Centers & Gardens
Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm {Lake Forest}
If your child loves nature, animals, and in particular reptiles, then allow me to introduce your new favorite and FREE family destination. The Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest is an amazing opportunity for your […]
Ice skating
Indoor Public Ice Skating Round-Up
It is winter in the midwest. Isn’t it? Now I’m not necessarily complaining (lest I get blamed for a spontaneous blizzard) but some of you might be getting antsy for wintery activities. If that’s true […]
Health and Safety
Tween Beat: Invisalign Teen
This story is sponsored by Invisalign There are three words that can change a young teenager’s life. They are, “You need braces.” Those three words can turn a normally cooperative, self-assured young person into a sobbing mess […]
Special Events
Discover the Dinosaurs! January 6-8 and 13-16 at The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont
If you’ve got a Junior Paleontologist in the family like I do, you’ll be excited to learn about the Discover the Dinosaurs event starting TODAY! This family event features hands-on exhibits and over 60 museum-quality […]