Applicants age 6 to 12 are invited to create a 90-second video telling why they should be selected as the MINIMASTER Model Builder. To enter the contest, children must have permission from their parent or guardian to upload their video entry at www.Facebook.com/LDCChicago. The winner will learn LEGO building secrets from a Master Model […]
Finding the right camp is always important, particularly when your child has special needs. “It’s not just about summer recreation,” explains Katie Koske, manager of cooperative programs for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA). “When you have a child who is already challenged developmentally, it’s imperative to find a summer program that can […]
Kids relish their summer vacation, so finding the right summer camp is hugely important, especially for working parents who require all-day options. Fortunately, living within a few miles of one of the largest cities in the country has its advantages, especially if your kid has the creative bug or likes nontraditional outdoor activities. AIC […]
The task of finding a new pet for your home can be overwhelming. There are so many places to go to pick your new member of the family. How do you know where to go and how to find the right pet? Animal shelters, in particular no-kill shelters, have been popping up across suburban Chicago […]
Ask Zalman Usiskin about his family’s history, and he’ll show a book on the subject. No, seriously. He’ll open a 383-page, indexed, hardback book. Between its covers are complex diagrams charting his family tree back to the first decade of the nineteenth century—all of which he researched and wrote. Usiskin is known as the tree-keeper […]
Inventor mom Karen Tobey of Wilmette created the Gogglemate to keep goggle straps from getting caught in her daughter’s hair. Little did she know, the product helps everyone because it makes goggles float and the bright colors make it easy to find your kid at the pool. Plus, new colors and designs let swimmers of […]
Do you have one of the town’s hottest tickets? Not that Oprah’s favorites show where you get free iPods and cashmere underwear. Urban legend says to score a seat you have to either send her 20,000 emails a day or swim across Lake Michigan. We’re talking the Chicago Blackhawks, who might just bring the first […]
Does the phrase “full hook-up campground” turn you on? Do you love the great outdoors but cringe at compost toilets? These adventures—one a short drive, the other a flight away—let you hike, bike or swim, while returning at night to a comfy bed, hot shower and an electrical outlet for that all-important blowdryer. Moab, Utah […]
Let’s face it: Not all kids are meant to go away for camp. Whether it’s not their speed or not in your budget, away camp isn’t the only answer to summer fun. Make it Better found some interesting summer camps on the North Shore that fit the bill for your family. EVANSTON Northwestern University Run […]
Staying home for the holidays? Looking for some fun indoor activities you can do with your family? The North Shore is filled with fun indoor activities you can do with your children. Below are some of our favorites: Bowling Brunswick Zone 10 S Waukegan Rd Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone: 847-498-3575 A nice, clean bowling […]
