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Posts in category "Lincoln Park Zoo"

Brunch with the Bump Club (plus my tips on the best family freebies in Chicago)

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending my morning with some expectant and new mamas at the monthly Bump Club and Beyond Brunch at Vinci. I was part of a panel of Chicago mommy bloggers including Cindy McCarthy of On the Go Chicago, Linda Marsicano of Babble Chicago and my buddy and business partner Sara... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 13, 2011 at 8:45 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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Guest Post: Family Living in Lincoln Park (Part One)

One of Lincoln Park’s most famous residents. Hey, remember the Neighborhood Spotlight Series from last spring? It’s baaack! Just to review, so far we’ve covered: Albany Park, Avondale, Bucktown/Wicker Park, Logan Square and Oak Park/River Forest, Andersonville, and River North/River West. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Toni Hargis, an expat Brit, writer, wife and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 17, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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Summer in the City: Scenes from the Nature Boardwalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo

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As a fairly regular visitor to the Lincoln Park Zoo, I’ve been eagerly watching the construction of the new Nature Boardwalk and revitalization of the South Pond. In fact, I was so interested in this project that I wrote a story about it for the June issue of Mindful Metropolis Magazine. The Nature Boardwalk opened... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 29, 2010 at 1:01 pm
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Summer Links

Are you having a good summer so far? Me too. We’ve been doing all sorts of fun activities around town — and then I’ve been busy blogging about it all. I am writing another blog for the months of June and July called School’s Out!. I’ve been posting about family-friendly activities in and around Chicago... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 21, 2010 at 11:18 am
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Sleep Under the Skyscrapers this Summer at the Lincoln Park Zoo

The Lincoln Park Zoo is preparing to unveil it’s new Nature Boardwalk at the end of June. In preparation for the freelance story I am writing, I’ve been talking to representatives of the Zoo about all of the fabulous family programming coming our way. Trust me, this is going to be an awesome space for... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 28, 2010 at 9:25 pm
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5 free things to do with your kids over spring break

Spring break is nearly upon us. Are you headed off to Aspen for an alpine adventure? Or maybe flying down to Fort Myers for some fun in the sun? Me neither. My kids are going to be out of school for 11 days. But I am not worried because I’ve been planning. I’ve scouted out... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 23, 2010 at 12:56 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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Send your child to Conservation Camp at the Lincoln Park Zoo -- FOR FREE!

Summer camp isn’t exactly foremost on my mind this cold February day. But it is time to start signing up for many summer camp programs already (yes, already). Parents, you need to get planning. If you are looking for a fun, quality summer camp program for your child, I have a fabulous opportunity to tell... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 3, 2010 at 8:02 pm
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Rumble in the Jungle at the Lincoln Park Zoo

My kids are absolutely wild about the apes in the Regenstein Center for African Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo. On each visit, this is the spot where they want to linger and explore. I admit that I am captivated as well — those ape families are just too darn cute. On January 30, 2010... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 10, 2010 at 11:02 am
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