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Posts in category "Summer"

5 free things to do before your kids go back to school

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This is a bittersweet time of year. On the one hand, I want to hang on to these lazy, unscheduled summer days. But another part of me longs for structure, afterschool activities and a few hours a day when my house isn’t overrun with children. No matter how you feel about it, one thing is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 19, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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The Emperor's New Clothes: Another reason to visit Navy Pier this summer

A trip to Navy Pier during the busy summer season can be kind of an ordeal. Unless you are entertaining out-of-town guests and feel compelled to show them all of the typical tourist spots, my guess is that most of you could skip the crowds, ridiculous parking prices and souvenir booths at Navy Pier. (At... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 2, 2010 at 12:58 pm
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Summer in the City: Scenes from Millennium Park

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Forgive me if I sound like a broken record — but you really do need to plan an excursion to Millennium Park this summer. This is my #1 can’t-miss summertime destination. This place embodies what it means to be a Chicago kid. Kids love it here. Adults love it here. The Family Fun Tent offers... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 2, 2010 at 12:39 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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More Summer Links

Still having a great summer? Are the kids getting bored yet? Starting to run out of fun things to do in Chicago? {Is that even possible?} Never fear! I have more ideas for you. How about a free family fishing experience? Or kayaking down the Chicago River with your kiddos (how cool is this?). And check... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 20, 2010 at 3:00 pm
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Guest Post: Yes, You Can!

Guest Post: Yes, You Can!
A happy fruit-picker hard at work. Fruit season is upon us in the Midwest! I don’t know about you, but we are trying to take full advantage of all the delicious foods that summer has to offer. To that end, I am excited to welcome Emily Paster. A fellow Chicago-area mama and blogger, Emily is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 1, 2010 at 11:49 am
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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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Good times at the Museum of Science and Industry's Idea Factory

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This morning, we headed over to the Museum of Science and Industry to spend some time in the Idea Factory. This is a great spot for little ones. It is like a mini version of the Chicago Children’s Museum (plus you have all of the other great MSI attractions when your little museum-goers are ready... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm
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My new summer project: School's Out!

I’ve got a new summer project that I think you might be interested in. For the next two months, I am going to be writing another blog on ChicagoNow called School’s Out! This blog is going to be another source for information about the very best family-friendly activities going on in and around Chicago this... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 1, 2010 at 1:58 pm
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Summer Scheduling Series: Morton Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden

Summer is all about spending time outdoors and The Morton Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden are both great places to do just that. The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanic Garden are perfect spots for an any-day adventure. Pack some lunches, slather on some sunscreen, and see where the day takes you. However, both places... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
May 26, 2010 at 11:59 am
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