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Posts in category "Christmas"

Get crafty with your cranberries

Get crafty with your cranberries
A few weeks ago, I invested in a gigantic bag of cranberries from Costco. At the time, it seemed like a sensible idea. However, after making cranberry sauce, cranberry-orange scones, and cranberry bread, we are kind of done with the cranberries. However, I still have about four cups of them frozen in my freezer.What to... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm
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William and the Christmas Moon: A Review

William and the Christmas Moon: A Review
I never repost here on Wee Windy City — mostly out of laziness and the desire to not look back. But I dug out our collection of Christmas books over the weekend and I was reminded how totally spectacular one of them is. I really wanted to mention this book to you because I know... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 12, 2011 at 10:04 pm
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Free Holiday Family Fun Kicks Off with the Dance-Along Nutcracker this Weekend

Free Holiday Family Fun Kicks Off with the Dance-Along Nutcracker this Weekend
As money seems to literally be flying out of my bank account as I tackle my very long holiday gift list, I find myself looking for ways to take advantage of free or low-cost holiday activities. You too? The great news is that there is certainly no shortage of free or inexpensive things to fill our holiday calendar. Riding the CTA with Santa? Check. A magical evening at Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo? Wouldn't miss it. Christmas caroling at "The Bean" in Millennium Park? Can't wait... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 1, 2011 at 10:16 pm
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Ready or not, here come the holidays!

Ready or not, here come the holidays!
93.9 FM (aka "The Lite") has already started with the holiday music. Local retailers have begun their excessive decorating. I've starting dreaming about peppermint bark. Ready or not . . . here come the holidays. I am sure that your calendar is filling up with holiday events and activities, but I wanted to mention a few upcoming opportunities that I think you'll be interested in... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 10, 2011 at 10:36 pm
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Happy Holidays from my three little superheros (and one big green monster)

Eleanor, Brendan and Colin photographed at “The Big Monster Door” in the West Loop by Chi-Town Kid Photographic Art on November 7, 2010. Pretty cool holiday card, huh? I am guessing that we are the only family featuring a large green monster this year. After the holidays, I’ve got more fun pictures (sans monster) to... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 20, 2010 at 3:25 pm
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Give Mamaloot a Try -- and Give to the Greater Chicago Food Depository at the Same Time

My buddies over at Mamaloot (the awesome daily deal website geared towards Chicago parents) are running a great charitable campaign over the next 9 days or so. For every new email sign up, Mamaloot is donating a canned good to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Plus, they are donating 3% of their proceeds from December... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 14, 2010 at 7:54 pm
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The Holiday Host List: What's on our agenda this year

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Things have been really quiet around here. Sorry about that. The truth is that we’ve been so busy enjoying all of the fabulous holiday activities around town that I haven’t had time to blog about any of them. Last year, my husband was out of town for work for much of the holiday season and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 2, 2010 at 1:55 pm
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101 Things to do with your Chicago Kid

Growing up in Chicago is pretty amazing. I should know. I grew up here and now I am watching my kids have a blast doing the same things that I did plus a whole lot more. That is basically why I started writing this blog. I wanted to focus on all of the incredible opportunities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 1, 2010 at 8:09 pm
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Wee Windy City on holiday hiatus

I am taking a little blogging break for the next ten days or so. With all  that my family has scheduled for the coming week, I don’t think that I am going to have much time for blogging (and since your week is no doubt similarly packed, you likely won’t have much time for blog... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 18, 2009 at 9:13 am
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A holiday horse-drawn carriage ride

When I was about eight years-old, my aunt surprised me with a horse-drawn carriage ride down Michigan Avenue. At the time, I thought that the whole experience was positively magical — I still do, really. We snuggled up under a blanket and clip-clopped slowly through the streets. I was totally captivated by the sights and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 14, 2009 at 10:05 am
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