Amy Bizzarri wears many hats: teacher, writer, and most importantly, a mother to two beautiful children, ages 3 and 11. She and her family live on the Near North Side of Chicago and enjoy exploring our city together. Amy also blogs at tiramisumom.com.

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Past articles

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Fantasea at the Shedd Aquarium
December 20, 2010
Hurry! Head to the Shedd before it's too late and check out Fantasea, a holiday show that showcases our amazing aquatic friends at the Shedd Aquarium.  

Gift Toppers Made of Old Gum Wrappers? and a Stocking Stuffer Giveaway
December 17, 2010
Today I'm happy to share an idea for using gum wrappers - yes, gum wrappers - to decorate your holiday packages (see below). And to help you generate some empty gum wrappers, the kind folks at Wrigley have offered me 5 boxes of Wrigley gum to share with one lucky reader!  

Genetic Imprinting?
December 14, 2010
y husband has often jokes with me that I've "imprinted" the kids.  

My Holiday To-Do List
November 30, 2010
I recently wrote an article for Chicago Parent, 10 Can't-Miss Holiday Experiences. I was limited to a top ten, but here are a few more items on my Holiday To-Do list.  

Splash and Ski: A Winter Escape to Lake Geneva
November 30, 2010
Already planning to escape the winter doldrums this year?  

Top 10 Tips: Disneyworld
November 29, 2010
10 Tips for a Magical Disneyworld Vacation  

Thanksgiving Giveaway! Jewel's Cookware for a Penny Promotion
November 23, 2010
I am happy to share another great giveaway with my readers - as a way of saying Thanks! for following me here on my Chicagoparent.com blog! 

Christmas in Chicago - Don't Miss on Michigan Avenue: the best Santa in the City and Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
November 17, 2010
Every Michigan Avenue shopper needs a break - especially when you have little children in your crew.  

A Spoonful of Sugar! Mary Poppins Giveaway!
November 17, 2010
To celebrate all-things Disney, I have a sweet giveaway for the Mary Poppins fan in your life! 

Chicago is a chocolate town
November 15, 2010
Sweet home Chicago is exactly right. The city is filled with treats sure to wow chocolate lovers. Make it family fun by creating a rich tour de chocolat for Valentine's Day - or any other day for that matter.