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Posts in category "fall"

Guest Post: Let Your City Kids Taste Farm Life

Guest Post: Let Your City Kids Taste Farm Life
Sometimes I like to take my “city mice” out to the country for a change of pace. I love our urban lives, but I also want my kids to understand that food grows in the ground and appreciate different lifestyles. I bet you do too, right? Today, I am thrilled to welcome Kristen Holub, a... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 6, 2011 at 10:17 pm
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Fab ideas for fall fun from the Chicago Children's Museum

Guess who really knows what kids like? The Chicago Children’s Museum. No big surprise there, right? These folks are professionals when it comes to kiddie fun. CCM recently reached out to me with some ideas for fall family fun.  I wanted to pass them along to you in the event that you are in need... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 20, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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Guest Post: Konow's Corn Maze

Ford’s son kicking it in the corn pit at Konow’s Corn Maze. Today, I am pleased to welcome my blogging buddy Shannon Ford to Wee Windy City. When Shannon emailed me last week to tell me why she thought Konow’s Corn Maze was an excellent destination for Chicago families, she made my day. That is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 11, 2010 at 5:33 pm
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A Day at Dinges Farm

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Last weekend, we headed up to Michigan to find our perfect pumpkins (and pet goats, have a hayride, and play in a corn maze). We spent the morning at Dinges Farm in Three Oaks. Dinges is a perfect spot for a fall day trip. It has all of the necessary pumpkin farm trappings, but without... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 7, 2010 at 9:32 am
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A few words on pumpkins, apples, and why I haven't posted here in a week

Oh, hey there. Didn’t mean to step out on you for a whole week. Sorry about that! I partly “blame” my kids who seem to be continuously sick since school started back up. But I’ve also been super busy writing another blog here on ChicagoNow called School’s In! School’s In! is a blog all about... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 23, 2010 at 1:17 pm
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The Wee Weekender for October 10-12

Looking for something to do for the long holiday weekend? I am thinking scarecrows, fall leaves, and cozy forts.St. Charles Scarecrow Festival. Scarecrows aren’t for everyone, but if your kids think they are cool (and not terrifying), head out to St. Charles for their 24th annual scarecrow festival. Event highlights include live entertainment, a petting... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 9, 2009 at 1:29 pm
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The Wee Weekender for October 2-4

Happy weekend Chicago! It’s been a long week for this busy and tired mama. Whew. I am looking forward to a lazy Saturday morning eating pancakes in our pj’s — followed by some time spent together outdoors. If you are looking to fill your weekend with fun family activities, I’ve got a few ideas for... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 1, 2009 at 9:41 am
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The Wee Weekender for September 18-20

Photo by Caitlin Murray Giles Looks like it is going to be a beautiful fall weekend — spend it outside if you can. If you are looking for something to do, check out one of these events.9th Annual County Fair at Garfield Park Conservatory. This is a chance to experience a county fair atmosphere right... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 17, 2009 at 8:37 pm
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The Wee Weekender for September 12-13

So now that everyone has found their back-to-school groove, I bet that you are looking for a few things to do to chill out on what promises to be a beautiful fall weekend. If I were you, I would think about one of these options: The Renegade Craft Fair. Some might argue that the annual... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 10, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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Are you ready to register for Chicago Park District fall programs?

Photo used via Creative Commons license.  I really love the Chicago Park District. Amidst a sea of outrageously expensive, overly complicated activities for children, the Chicago Park District is a beacon of restraint and reasonable pricing. They offer fun, affordable programs for kids — everything from arts and crafts to gymnastics to soccer. Nothing fancy... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 8, 2009 at 7:55 pm
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