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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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Stop and Smell the Flowers

Photo by Caitlin Murray Giles Literally. I mean it. Stop. Blow off the summer camps. Don’t worry about making it to the dry cleaner before closing time. Skip the trip to Costco. It is finally summer in Chicago and it is going to go fast — there is going to be a foot of snow... Read more »

By Caitlin Giles,
July 15, 2009 at 2:53 pm

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    Go Fire! We are totally going to go back again this summer. I am totally fascinated by Section 8.
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