Greek-ing OUT at the National Hellenic Museum

Zeus. Athena. Poseidon. Artemis. She can name them all. And who they married. And the weird ways in which they were born/formed. And which one she identifies with most. And why we should all be…

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Where the Cool Kids Stay: Virgin Hotels Chicago

The new  Virgin Hotels Chicago oozes cool. This first-of-its kind for the Virgin brand, the hotel mixes Chicago-hipster with London-punk—and doesn’t miss a beat. I booked a room to treat my husband and our son…

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Get a room! With your kid…

It isn’t easy carving out meaningful time with one child. Grabbing a hot chocolate here and there, snuggles in bed, and maybe an occasional lunch is our typical approach. Even that is less frequent than…

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Monkeying Around … All Night Long: Sleepover with the Animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo

My boyfriend, his 7-year-old son and I recently signed up for the Sleepover with the Animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo. While some of us wondered how up-close and personal we would be able to…

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The Chicago Botanic Garden

We are fortunate to live only a few miles away from the Chicago Botanic Garden so we visit often with my 4-year-old son, Harry. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy every season of the year.…

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