Volo Auto Museum

February 10, 2012 By

Volo Auto Museum – website Location: 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo, IL Phone: 815-385-3644 Hours: Open 7 days a week, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission: Adults – $9.95 Children 5-12 – $5.95 (children under 5 free) – use their online coupon for 1/2 off a child’s admission with an adult’s admission. Seniors (65 and […]

Putting Your Heart In The Right Place – Easy & Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Surprises

February 3, 2012 By

Valentine’s Day is almost here! I’m always trying to come up with creative (& inexpensive) ways to celebrate and show John that I think he’s a great husband and father. I thought I’d share a couple of the ideas to help inspire you this Valentine’s Day. A few years ago I decided to surprise John […]

The Houdini Box

February 1, 2012 By

The Houdini Box – website Location: The Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago Phone: 773-325-1700 Performances: January 24 – March 4, 2012 No shows on Monday. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – 10:15 am Fridays – 2 performances a day, times vary Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 am, 2:00 pm (March 14-March 25 at North Shore […]

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream

January 26, 2012 By

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream – website ** Note: Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont January 25 through 29, and at the United Center in Chicago February 1 through 12. I’ve included information about both venues, but my experience and observations are based on what […]

Toddler Tuesday at the Legoland Discovery Center

January 9, 2012 By

Toddler Tuesday at the Legoland Discovery Center – webpage Toddler Tuesdays at Legoland Discovery Center begin for the winter season January 10. Each Tuesday, Legoland designates the first two hours of the day to toddlers. Admission is discounted and toddlers have the run of the upstairs, including the 4D movie theater, renovated play area, and […]

KidSnips

January 6, 2012 By

KidSnips – website Location: 513 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook Phone: 630-571-1500 Hours: Monday – Friday  10:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday                   9:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday                     10:00 am – 6:00 pm Additional locations – hours vary: Chicago (Lincoln Park) – 1953 N. Clybourn, Unit F […]

Overnight Getaway – Westin Lombard Yorktown Center

January 2, 2012 By

Overnight Getaway – Westin Lombard Yorktown Center – website   Location: 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard Phone: 630-719-8000 Parking: There was a large attached parking lot. Valet parking is also available for $4 or $7 for overnight. Check-in & check-out: 3:00 pm check-in, 12:00 check-out Price: Prices start at approximately $129/night on weekends and $219/night on […]

Jump!Zone Mokena

November 30, 2011 By

Jump!Zone Mokena – website Location: 9951 W. 190th Street, Mokena Phone: 708-978-1229 Hours: Hours for open play vary and can be viewed online. Currently the schedule for open play is: Sun 5pm-7:30pm Mon No open play Tues No open play Wed 10am-1pm Thurs 4pm-7:30pm Fri 10am-1pm Sat No open play There are often special open […]

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Fully Charged

November 15, 2011 By

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Fully Charged – website ** Note: Ringling Bros. was at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont November 3 through 13. Any specific information (such as location, parking, etc) is specific to the United Center, but my experience and observations are based on what we experienced at the Allstate […]

Goodnight Moon The Musical – Giveaway and discount

November 1, 2011 By

Goodnight Moon The Musical Giveaway & Discount – website If you’ve got a young child, I’m betting you’re familiar with the book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. The Chicago Children’s Theatre is currently presenting Goodnight Moon The Musical. This is an all-ages performance at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre at 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue […]

Nursing Moms Network

October 29, 2011 By

Nursing Moms Network – website The Nursing Moms Network is a weekly meeting at Palos Community Hospital that provides breastfeeding support to mothers with babies (birth to one year) from a certified lactation consultant and other mothers. Location:  Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Avenue, Palos Heights in the lower level meeting room of the […]

Medieval Times

September 29, 2011 By

This is a guest post written by Joslyn Gould, a friend of mine from the olden days (you know, long BEFORE kids). Joslyn has two daughters, Althea, who is 3 1/2 years old, and Autumn, who is almost two. The names may seem familiar to you and I’m sure the pictures will – Joslyn, Althea, […]

Kids Science Labs

September 26, 2011 By

Kids Science Labs – website Location: 1500 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL The red line stop at North & Clybourn is a few blocks from Kids Science Labs. Phone: 312-846-1426 Hours & schedule: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Sundays are reserved for birthday parties and special events, and possibly classes during the academic year. A full schedule is available […]

Jump!Zone

September 19, 2011 By

Jump!Zone – website Location: 490 W. North Frontage Road, Bolingbrook Phone: 630-621-9620 Hours: Hours for open play vary and can be viewed online. Currently the schedule for open play is: Sun    11am-6pm Mon  No open play Tues  10am-1pm Wed  No open play Thurs 10am-1pm Fri     10am-8pm Sat    11am-8pm There are often special […]

Comic Con Family Day

August 18, 2011 By

Comic Con Family Day – website   I posted some information about Comic Con before we attended; this is my follow up with more information and our experience. Comic Con is gone from Chicago for this year, but will be in mid-Ohio, Austin, New Orleans, Toronto, the Big Apple, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Dates can […]

Family Fun Festival at Millennium Park

August 17, 2011 By

Family Fun Festival at Millennium Park – website This post is a bit late – this is the final week of the Family Fun Festival. The Family Fun Festival goes on all summer and it’s been on my list of “Things to do right now!” since it started in June, but somehow it’s suddenly August. […]

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