The sound of birds chirping and slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything is in bloom once more. Read on for our lineup of the best things to […]
Break up your everyday routine with a dose of summer merriment this August. With a number of inaugural events and others that support local organizations, it’s never too late to start new traditions that benefit you and the community. Whether it takes you to the suburbs or the heart of the city, you are sure […]
Reunion travel destinations with something for everyone.
Get your spook on with these ideas for safely and creatively celebrating Halloween this year.
By now, most of us are officially over winter, but it’s safe to say there’s no one group more desperate for the weather to turn than parents of young kids. You’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest for homemade crafts and science experiments, baked the day away, and stepped on dozens of Legos. There’s only so much […]
Are you determined to make 2019 the best year yet for your family? Turns out you don’t have to spend a ton of money or an inordinate amount of time planning. We’ve got some expert advice on 10 simple shifts to help you up the family fun in 2019. 1. Focus on the little things […]
Growing up, New Year’s Eve at my aunt’s house was epic. She just had a way of making a night in feel like a New Year’s rockin’ celebration for my cousins and me. Thanks to her, New Year’s Eve is still my favorite holiday. It signifies new beginnings, fresh starts, goals, rich memories, and yes — fun […]
On Dec. 2, Make It Better and A. Perry Homes hosted the 2017 Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids built their best gingerbread houses, and now it’s up to you to pick your favorite. The winner will receive $250 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. Voting is now closed. Thank you!
Close your eyes and picture your family around the Thanksgiving table. Got it? Good. Now — this will be hard, but stay with us — imagine what it would feel like to have an adult conversation, enjoy a slice of pie, and take a few long, well-deserved sips of wine, all without your kids flinging […]
Road trips — like all travel with kids — can be both joyous and maddening. On one such trip, I’ll admit that I began answering the age-old “Are we there yet?” question with “Yes” no matter where we actually were. I told my kids “Yep, we’re smack-dab in the middle of bustling Nashville,” as we traveled down a […]
