Christmas
Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}
I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]
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Best Holiday Light Displays in Lake County
When I think of Christmas, I think about snowflakes, hot chocolate, Santa Claus, and of course twinkling lights on trees and houses. Many neighborhoods offer great holiday light displays, you just have to know where […]
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When Santa is Scary, Advice from a Therapist
Editor’s Note: This post is from 2015 and was written by Clinical Director of Pediatric Interactions and Speech-Language Pathologist, Sarah Rosten; all thoughts and opinions belong to her. We have updated it to reflect current information on […]
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Read! Do! Go! A Dickens Holiday For All Ages
The holiday season stirs a sense of nostalgia in most of us. We find ourselves gravitating to traditions that have stood the test of time. The Nutcracker; the same music we’ve listened to or movies […]
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Little Reviews: Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm
Editor’s note: This is a personal review from 2011, it has been updated to reflect current information. Your experience may vary. It’s a busy time of year for Santa, but the big guy can’t maintain […]
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Little Reviews: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in 2011. It has been updated to reflect the current dates and information. Your experience may vary. Holidays in Gurnee mean a visit from the Canadian Pacific Holiday […]
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Clara’s Dream: The Nutcracker for Preschoolers
Watching a performance of The Nutcracker is an iconic holiday tradition that many parents are anxious to share with their own children. If you’re the parent of a preschooler, you may think you have to delay the excursion until your […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: ColorKitchen Food Coloring from Nature
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to bake. Cookies, cakes, cupcakes…you name it. I love to try new recipes and experiment with new things. Having three kids, I feel like I am baking […]
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Wonderland Express at Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden is the gem of the North Shore. It’s sprawling campus delights the senses with displays of color and nature unseen anywhere else in the area. As the temperature falls, don’t write […]
Family Travel
Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests (besides Chicago!)
Got family or friends in town for the holidays? It always seems like the go-to is to escort them on a day trip to Chicago. But they’ve already been to the Willis Tower and just don’t feel like navigating […]