Past articles

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago: a guide for families with young kids
February 9, 2011
 

Thrills and chills: Outdoor winter adventures in Chicago to beat back the winter blues
November 15, 2010
Nudge your pudgies off the couch this winter a family snow-tubing hill or dog-sledding adventure, or create your own backyard-or-bust version of Rudolph's Reindeer Games. 

November 3, 2010
 

Get kids involved in the kitchen this Thanksgiving
October 27, 2010
There's no secret ingredient to cooking with kids, but if you start small and stick with it, you can whip up something really special.  

Train-tripping: Westward, ho! to Naperville and Lisle
September 7, 2010
A Metra trip to Naperville and Lisle is scalable: All-day, if you include stops at the DuPage Children's Museum, Naper Settlement and Museum at Lisle Station Park. Shorter, if you cut one or two of those destinations out. 

Chinatown for little feet: A guided tour
September 7, 2010
The jumble of old and new, bold and subdued, treasure and trinkets that is Chicago's Chinatown will fascinate kids, and the untamed, "what'll-I-find-today," street-bazaar feel ensures no two trips will be alike. 

Summer Fun S.O.S.
June 21, 2010
Right about this time, your bag of summer-fun tricks may be nearing empty. Time for a little refill! 

Train-tripping: Brown and Red Line trips for little feet
May 14, 2010
El trains and neighborhood dining: Knowing your way around both is the mark of a true Chicagoan. Take the kids along for an introductory ride that combines both. 

Garden to table in 7 easy steps
March 25, 2010
It's officially Spring -- so start eating like it! Seven quick (and dirty!) steps to reaping what you sow.