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Time to say so long to School's In

Time to say so long to School's In
This is the final fall posting in School’s In! And yes, that means winter is right around the corner. Well, maybe I am exaggerating slightly. But you definitely want to have your winter coats, boots, scarves and hats at the ready because there are chilly days ahead. I hope that you’ve found some good ideas... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 30, 2011 at 5:36 am
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Family Yoga and Art at the Art Institute of Chicago

Family Yoga and Art at the Art Institute of Chicago
If you are looking for something Halloween-related to do this weekend, you have literally hundreds of events and activities to choose from. If you are looking for a family activity for the weekend that does not involve Halloween, you’ve also got some great options. My pick is the Family Yoga and Art Program at the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm
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Halloween Cupcake Decorating with The Goddess and Grocer and Colorwheel Studio

Halloween Cupcake Decorating with The Goddess and Grocer and Colorwheel Studio
If you live in or around the Bucktown/Wicker Park area, my guess is that you know (and love) both The Goddess and Grocer and The Colorwheel Studio. Both of these businesses are local gems. Who wants to live without their go-to take out spot and a totally fabulous art space for our kiddos? All really... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 26, 2011 at 10:32 pm
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Trick-or-Treating in the Wisconsin Dells

Trick-or-Treating in the Wisconsin Dells
Can you believe that we are only one week away from the big day? At this time next Monday, your kiddos will be collecting more loot than they possibly could (or should) eat. But they will also be having the time of their lives so you will be more than willing to let them sneak... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 24, 2011 at 8:45 pm
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Celebrate Diwali at the Art Institute

Celebrate Diwali at the Art Institute
On Saturday, October 29th, Chicago-area families can take advantage of a fun and educational opportunity at the always-fabulous Art Institute of Chicago. All are welcome at a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Attendees can create a work of art inspired by Indian traditions at activity stations throughout the Ryan Education Center, including the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm
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The Chicago International Children's Film Festival opens tomorrow

The Chicago International Children's Film Festival opens tomorrow
Does your kid love movies? If so, you should take advantage of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) that opens October 21 and runs through October 30. This event presents a wonderful and unique cultural opportunity for Chicago kids. This is the largest and only Academy qualifying kids fest in the U.S., screening over... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 20, 2011 at 6:40 am
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Halloween Tea at the Penninsula

Halloween Tea at the Penninsula
Who says that your family’s Halloween celebration has to be based around ghouls and gore? Why not add a little sophisticated elegance to your Halloween festivities this year? On October 29, the Terrace at the spectacular Penninsula Hotel will be transformed with an array of “boo-tiful” decorations and goodies for your little Halloween revelers. This... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 18, 2011 at 8:59 am
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Go apple picking while the pickin' is good

Go apple picking while the pickin' is good
As crazy as this may sound, we actually have an apple tree in the middle of our backyard in Chicago — an 80+ year-old apple tree that grows honest-to-goodness apples every other year. It is so cool. We are picking our backyard produce as fast as we can. We’ve made apple pies to eat and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 16, 2011 at 3:27 pm
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The Autumn Harvest Festival is this weekend

The Autumn Harvest Festival is this weekend
Hasn’t this been the most beautiful autumn? The warmer-than-usual weather combined with the changing leaves has made for a particularly spectacular fall here in the Midwest. Hopefully, these gorgeous conditions will continue into the weekend for the Autumn Harvest Festival in the Wisconsin Dells. If you don’t know about the Wisconsin Dells Autumn Harvest Festival... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 13, 2011 at 8:36 am
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Trick-or-treating opportunities for your little ghosts and ghouls

Trick-or-treating opportunities for your little ghosts and ghouls
Why wear your Halloween costume once when you could potentially wear it dozens of times prior to the big day? Check out the following super fun Halloween events taking place in Chicago on the weekend before Halloween (so your kids can stock up on lots of candy before the main event — yippee!). Spooktacular on... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 12, 2011 at 9:33 pm
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