Things to Do
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Our schedules are so nuts. We have only 1 week next summer that we could use as a family vacation. I want to go to Maine area. I have never been. But I’m overwhelmed with planning all the details. Outside of booking a package type group trip what are my options? Are there people who make a living...
We won’t have family with us this Thanksgiving so looking for volunteer opportunities that morning with our 6 year old and 2 year old. Any recos? ...
We are headed to the pumpkin display any Chicago botanic garden. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for casual dinner spot near there. Adults/teens thanks! ...
Join Baker Demonstration school for a FREE and favorite Community event – the Cardboard Challenge as we recycle and repurpose Cardboard Boxes. RSVP: https://www.bakerdemschool.org/admissions/visit/ Family, community, play and creativity; 12th Annual Baker Family Cardboard Challeng...
We have a 13-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy, and I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for a pumpkin patch-type place that has some rides and activities for older kids. Last year, we went to the same one (Didier Farms) that we’ve always gone to, and it was comical how too-old they were f...
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Fairytales Can Come True – The Princess and the Frog We all know our family would have a great time on vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth, but does a STAYcation have the same spellbinding appeal? With a few simple tricks, you too can enchant the kids and keep everyone’s spirits high. ...
As soon as we arrived at Family Camp in Michigan last summer I started to lose track of time. We had decided to take a family vacation at a kids sleep away summer camp for a few days. Ostensibly it was to introduce our two kids to camp. But I was also curious to experience the classic American summe...
Looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys. *Updated 1/28/2024 Food & Drink Bat...
As a mom to a boisterous four-year-old girl, I am always looking for ways to entertain her and keep her busy. That's why I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to take my daughter, Clarke, to see The Nutcracker for the very first time this year. Clarke has been captivated recently with dance...
