There’s nothing like an egg hunt to celebrate Easter! Locations in Chicago and the suburbs will be hosting egg hunts, bunny visits, and other Easter activities over the next couple weeks. As with any activity or event, it’s a good idea to check the website or call first to confirm details. Many of these […]
Archives for 2013
MommyCon Mini Chicago
March 12, 2013 By
MommyCon is a conference for parents and expectant parents focusing on natural parenting with seminars on topics like breastfeeding, birth, car sear safety, and natural health. MommyCon will have 1000 attendees and will be in 2014, but MommyCon Mini conferences will be taking place in several cities. MommyCon Mini is a conference with approximately 300 […]
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival – Discount and Giveaway
March 8, 2013 By
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival is on it’s way to Chicago! The Akoo Theatre in Rosemont will be hosting Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17, 2013. Here’s a description of the show that was provided to me: Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The […]
Dr. Seuss Book Club Special Offer
March 1, 2013 By
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday is March 2nd. No American writer has had as great an impact on children’s literature as Dr. Seuss. His imaginative characters, vivid illustrations, and catchy rhymes are instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up reading his stories. Create a personal library of children’s books by joining Dr. Seuss & His Friends book […]
St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun – 2013
February 27, 2013 By
Put on some green because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with your family by attending a parade, hunting for clovers, or watching a waterfall turn green. As always, it’s a good idea to call first to verify information as details can change and events can be canceled. We attended the dyeing […]
Dr. Seuss Birthday Events 2013
February 24, 2013 By
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2, which has been adopted as Read Across America Day. To celebrate, there are events and activities throughout the month of April. Before attending an event, call or visit the website to confirm all information. Keep in mind that several of these events require advanced registration so plan ahead. Before […]
Walgreens Web Pickup – Happy, Healthy, & Easy
February 11, 2013 By
My kids have been so anxious for some snow this winter because we really haven’t had any… until now. The kids were really excited to play in it, but I was not so thrilled about dragging kids bundled up in coats, hats, mittens, and snow boots, plus a newborn in a carrier, through the store […]
Monster Jam 2013
February 9, 2013 By
Want to learn more about monster trucks, fun facts about Monster Jam, and find shows near you? Check out my Monster Jam – Monster Truck Fun Facts post. Location: Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont The Allstate Arena site includes links to CTA, Metra, and PACE to help you reach there using public transportation. Phone: Allstate Arena […]
Chicago Fun Family Palooza – Giveaway
February 6, 2013 By
Chicago Fun Family Palooza Location: The Mega Center at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 9-10, 2013 Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Chicago Fun Family Palooza is bursting with spectacular entertainment, thrilling activities and over the top zaniness. This 2 day event, produced by 5 Star Fun […]
Chicago Area Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Events 2013
February 4, 2013 By
Valentine’s Day (or Valentine’s season maybe?) is a great time to spend time with your loved ones, including your kids, and showing them how special they are to you. There are fun events and parties starting this weekend to celebrate the holiday. Please call or visit online prior to attending to verify information and keep […]
Monster Jam: Monster Truck Fun Facts
January 31, 2013 By
Once a year, Monster Jam rolls into town with performances at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena. It’s loud and dramatic, and an exciting outing for the whole family. We’ve attended Monster Jam a few times and you can read about our experience at Monster Jam in 2013. Upcoming shows Monster Jam usually performs at Rosemont in the […]
Monster Jam Promo Code & Giveaway
January 30, 2013 By
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® is roaring into town! Monster Jam will be at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont February 8-10, 2013. Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track […]
Bud, Not Buddy Presented by the Chicago Children’s Theatre
January 24, 2013 By
I love the Chicago Children’s Theatre. We’ve seen all the shows they’ve presented in the past couple years. With a brand new baby we haven’t had an opportunity to see Bud, Not Buddy, but the information below has been provided by the Chicago Children’s Theatre. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud, Not […]
Museum Free Days – 2013
January 21, 2013 By
Chicago has some incredible museums, zoos, and gardens. Whether you’re looking for an educational experience, or to encourage your child’s interests, or just to spend a fun day with the family, there are plenty of options in and around Chicago. It can be expensive taking a family to these institutions, but here are times you […]
Family Dollar Kidgets Diapers and Wipes
January 16, 2013 By
My 3-year-old Dexter is still in diapers and seems to have no desire to get out of them any time soon. Sigh. Although we’ve used cloth diapers for a majority of his diapered years, lately they don’t seem to be keeping him dry so we’ve switched to disposables. I was offered the chance to try […]
Monster Jam 2013 Coming to Allstate Arena
January 15, 2013 By
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is the most exciting form of family motorsports entertainment on the planet. The stars of the show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar […]
Family Fun With The Rockford IceHogs
January 13, 2013 By
Rockford IceHogs Hockey Games are not all about hockey, but instead about a great family experience! Check out Top Shot, an interactive hockey inspired shooting game located on the main concourse, and test your hockey skills, join the IceHogs Runts Club and take your little one down to the tunnel to high-five all the players […]
Meez Meals Giveaway and Special Discount
January 9, 2013 By
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Whether it’s officially a “resolution” or not, I bet you’d like to eat healthier, reduce stress, and spend more time with your family (or maybe have more time to yourself!). Meez Meals is offering you a chance to have all those things. Here’s some info about Meez Meals, […]
Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After Giveaway
January 6, 2013 By
Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After! Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney•Pixar film, Brave, competes […]
My Home Birth Story: My Husband (Unexpectedly) Delivered Our Son
January 4, 2013 By
On December 26, shortly after midnight, we welcomed a new son Campbell into our family in a rather unexpected way during a planned home birth. This isn’t the type of thing I usually write about on Toddling Around Chicagoland, but this is a story I just have to tell. If you saw My Big Announcement in […]
Winter Wardrobe Shopping with Cookie’s Kids
January 2, 2013 By
Winter Wardrobe Shopping with #CookiesKids It’s cold and snowy outside and it’s a great time to perk up my boys’ winter wardrobe with some new outfits. Rather than run out to the store during the holidays (NO thank you!), I did some online shopping at CookiesKids.com. Cookie’s Kids sells a huge selection of kids clothes, […]
