4 Sustainable School Lunch Boxes, and How to Fill Them
Avoid single-use plastic in your kid’s lunch boxes with these Bay Area products.
5 Engaging Middle-Grade Books to Share With Your Tween Readers
Check out our list of recommended books for middle-grade readers (readers in upper elementary through middle school) that the entire family will enjoy. Filled with captivating characters, witty dialogue, and fantastic illustrations, you may just find yourself reading ahead after bedtime! Jaclyn Hyde Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White Fiction, Recommended for Ages 9-12, May 2019 […]
6 Family Road Trips to Take From Chicago This Summer
Looking for some adventure this summer that will bring your family closer together and create lasting memories? Consider the good old family road trip. Despite the gas station meals, sibling arguments, bathroom breaks, and wrong turns, we promise these road trips are worth the trek. These destinations are 10 hours or less from the Chicago […]
10 Books That Answer 10 Pressing Parenting Questions
Parenting comes with an endless amount of love for your kids, and an almost as endless list of questions. While, sadly, there’s no single go-to handbook with all the answers for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kiddos, there are plenty of books packed with expert advice based on science and experience that might just have the […]
A VIP Look at the 2019 Winnetka Music Festival in 16 Incredible Photos
There’s a new type of music festival slowly but surely taking over the summer festival scene. While mega-fests Coachella, Bonnaroo, and our very own Lollapalooza have always been front and center, the music landscape is seeing a shift. Welcome to the world of boutique music festivals—all the exhilaration of big-name fests on a smaller scale, […]
‘Toy Story 4’ Is Out Now And We Want All The Merch
After years of anticipation, “Toy Story 4,” the fourth and possibly final installment in Pixar’s seminal franchise, is finally hitting theaters, and we. are. ready. Parents who were introduced as children to Woody, Buzz and the gang when “Toy Story” was first released in 1995 can’t wait to take their own kids to “Toy Story […]
Weekend 101: Father's Day Weekend 2019
Celebrate Dad all weekend long with a Pride Month event at Shedd Aquarium, a craft beer tasting at Lincoln Park Zoo, a Latin arts and music festival at Navy Pier, two can’t-miss food fests, and more. Shedd Pride Night June 14 Chicago This after-hours event will feature pop-up animal encounters, a DJ, food, a special […]
What It Takes to Be a Rad Dad: 4 Fathers Weigh In
In the lead-up to Father’s Day, we think about what makes dads great by speaking to three super dads.
10 Unique Experiences to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer
It’s day two of summer break and I already heard the terrifying words no parent wants to hear: “I’m bored.” How do you keep the dreaded summer boredom at bay? Pushing the kids to play outside, scheduling playdates, and planning trips to the movies can only go so far — sometimes it helps to have […]
Giveaway: Win a VIP Blue Man Group Family Experience!
Treat your family to a special VIP show and dinner this summer! Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. The four-ticket package is designed to give your family a truly unique experience. Each ticket includes: A three-course pre-fixe meal at Drew’s on Halsted Premium seat Complimentary pre-show beverage […]
