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Healthy and fast foods for busy moms
Sara R. Fisher is on a mission to eat healthier and do it quickly. Here are some of my favorite places to go when you've got to eat fast—but not fast food. Read more...
Undiscovered Worlds at Adler Planetarium
Alena Murguia's kids have discovered space at the new Adler show. Read more...
Family dining at Chalkboard
Alena Murguia finds that good food can be appealing to her kids, with a visit to Chalkboard. Read more...
3 Chicago Gardens
Spring has sprung early, which means that the Garfield Park Conservatory, the Lurie Garden and the Chicago Botanic Garden are overflowing with feasts for the eyes. Read more...
Field Museum exhibit introduces visitors to Genghis Khan
The famous (and infamous) Mongolian leader was born in 1155 and built an empire which lasted long after his death. Now the Field Museum has stories and artifacts from his life. Read more...
Scales & Tales Travelling Zoo
Traveling zoo keeper brings exotic animals to children Read more...
Purple Monkey Playroom in Bucktown
A new indoor play space just opened in Bucktown. Read more...
