Archive for June 2013
An Afternoon Exploring Chicago's Greektown with Your Family
With the warmer temperatures finally holding steady in Chicago, this is an ideal time for my family to explore even more of the amazing neighborhoods that dot the city’s vibrant landscape. By choosing one new neighborhood at a time, we can set our sights on experiencing new cultures, foods, sights and more – in just... Read more »
Top Ethnic Summer Festivals in Chicago - And Milwaukee
Nothing says summer in Chicago quite like a neighborhood festival. So, now that festival season is really underway, it’s finally starting to feel like summer in city. My family always seem to build our weekend schedules around which neighborhood festivals we need to be sure to hit. We just can’t help it. All of us... Read more »
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Aimee Thompson
I am a Chicago mom focused on opening my children's eyes, hearts and minds to the people, places and cultures of the world. You also can follow me on Instagram (@raisingworldcitizens) and Facebook at www.facebook.com/RaisingWorldCitizens, or contact me via email at raisingworldcitizens@gmail.com.
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Our New Year’s resolution to eat around the world - 52 countries in one year »
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Lycee French Market returns to Chicago on Nov. 11 and 12 »
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Chicago families can explore global cultures at first-ever Global Kids WorldFest on October 21 »
Aimee Thompson on Raising World CitizensPosted September 10, 2017 at 1:34 pm
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