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Posts in category "Winter"

Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Celebrate the Winter Solstice
While we are all busy celebrating the “traditional” holidays, the winter solstice usually passes without most people taking any notice at all.  This is a totally missed opportunity. The winter solstice (occurring on December 22 this year) is a wonderful opportunity for families to take notice of what’s going on around them in the natural... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 11, 2011 at 10:31 pm
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Got Your Skates Ready? Chicago Park District Outdoor Ice Rinks Open November 26th

Got Your Skates Ready? Chicago Park District Outdoor Ice Rinks Open November 26th
I know that is doesn’t quite seem like ice skating weather  yet. But just wait a couple of weeks. Then, I think that you’ll bein the mood to get your skate on. Chicago Park District’s outdoor ice skating rinks open for the season Saturday, Nov. 26.  Skating season runs through Sunday, Feb. 26 at most... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 17, 2011 at 9:04 pm
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Family-Friendly Fondue

If there were ever a time to try fondue — this is it. The weather is miserable. We are basically snowed in — except for absolutely essential outings. Bring on the melted cheese and chocolate, I say! Fondue can be a fun and novel family activity. Plus, it is yummy. Really yummy. Interested? Have a... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 11, 2011 at 9:57 pm
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Snow Days: Love 'em or hate 'em?

As a major snow event approaches our fair city, I’ve noticed that Chicago parents seem to fall into two camps. On the one hand, there are those parents who say “let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!” and embrace the high probability that their school-aged kids will be home from school on Wednesday... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 31, 2011 at 10:06 pm
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Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Shenanigans!

So imagine this. It is Saturday afternoon. We are enduring yet another day of single digit temps in Chicago. Your kids are going bonkers — and so are you. What do to? What do to? Wait — did this happen at your house today too? The good news is that Chicago families have another wonderful... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 22, 2011 at 10:20 pm
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Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Polar Adventure Days

I’ve always wanted to try snow shoeing — and on January 22nd, I am going to get my chance (hopefully), thanks to the Chicago Park District. This winter, the Chicago Park District presents their sixth annual Polar Adventure Days. This is a fabulous winter program for Chicago families. The remaining dates for this year are... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
December 19, 2010 at 10:35 am
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Ready! Set! Register! Time to get signed up for winter activities!

So you’ve barely got everything cleaned up from Thanksgiving and it’s already time to get ready for the next holiday. Between holiday cards, a shopping list that includes everyone from your favorite aunt to your kid’s kindergarten teacher, plus a million different holiday-themed events, December is going to be a busy month for everyone. Phew... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 28, 2010 at 8:52 pm
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The Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Morning Glories for Families at the Garfield Park Conservatory

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I know that it seems crazy to talk about winter survival tactics on a 70 degree (!) November day, but there are certain to be many long, cold days in your near future. In order to make it through a Chicago winter with little ones, you’ve got to have a plan — ideally, a plan... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 11, 2010 at 11:36 am
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Guest Post: Tips on how to keep Chicago kids healthy and active this winter

Today I am pleased to welcome fitness professional, trainer, and physical educator Lanette Wolford as a guest author on Wee Windy City. Lanette is the woman behind KID-FIT in Chicago. She considers herself a “warrior in the battle of obesity.” Lannette received her physical education degree from DePaul University and is nationally certified by the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 16, 2010 at 2:17 pm
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Get your dancing shoes on for the Chicago Winter Dance Festival at Millennium Park

February really leaves me with a “What do to? What do to?” feeling. I know that there are lots of great events taking place all over town — but I lack the motivation to get out there and take advantage of them. I need something new and different — and when I heard about this... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 2, 2010 at 11:20 am
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