Alena Murguia has literally grown up at Chicago Parent and its parent company, Wednesday Journal, Inc. Starting as a teenager, she has worked in almost every department on both the newspaper and magazine sides, from Reception to Sales to Editorial. As the active mother of three boys, she is proud to continue her involvement with the magazine by working both as a contributing writer and as the "Maker of the Plan" for every issue. (That beautiful ad placement? All Alena). Her mission as a mom and as a writer is to seek out every treasure the Chicagoland area has to offer. With the help of her husband and sons, she is determined to explore them all.

You can Twitter Alena @AlenaMurguia. Or check out her blog: alenaslife.

Past articles

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Enter your kids in the Little Boots Rodeo
May 17, 2012
You don't have to know how to ride a horse to compete in the Little Boots Rodeo in Elk Grove Village 

Three places to brunch in Chicago
April 25, 2012
When Alena Murguia thinks Mother's Day, she thinks brunch. Here are three spots perfect for brunch on Mother's Day or any other weekend. 

Mother/Daughter manicures at Rock Candy Salon
April 25, 2012
Rock Candy Salon caters to kids (and their moms) 

Nookies signs on to Healthy Fare for Kids
April 25, 2012
Our "Good to Go" writer, Alena Murguia, is thrilled to bring her kids to a restaurant that serves healthy food, as part of the Healthy Fare for Kids program. 

3 Chicago Gardens
March 27, 2012
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. 

Family dining at Chalkboard
March 27, 2012
Alena Murguia finds that good food can be appealing to her kids, with a visit to Chalkboard. 

Undiscovered Worlds at Adler Planetarium
March 27, 2012
Alena Murguia's kids have discovered space at the new Adler show. 

Luxurious hotels perfect for families
February 23, 2012
Bask in the lap of luxury--with kids--in Chicago. 

A short shot at Shakespeare
February 23, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents this introduction to the Bard. The 75-minute version gets down to the essence of The Taming of the Shrew, with language that's a little more accessible. 

Travel Europe without leaving the Midwest
February 23, 2012
Even if your budget won't let you cross the ocean this summer to visit the real Europe, there are plenty of places nearby to experience other countries.