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Chicago’s Lil Kickers has converted this sports-hating mama

Courtney Everette - July 1, 2011

With the help of an adorable size 2T jersey and the uneven thuds of toddler feet stampeding towards the goal, I became a full fledged member of the soccer mom squad.

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A trip to Chicago’s 57th Street/Hyde Park Art Fair with baby in tow

Courtney Everette - June 14, 2011

Last weekend we managed to knock an item off of our summer bucket list: our first outdoor summer festival!

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The family car: Flashy or functional?

Courtney Everette - May 20, 2011

My son is not a happy car rider. And our car - with no DVD player or entertainment console - doesn't help.

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My name is Courtney and I’m a judgmental mom … and a judged mom

Courtney Everette - May 2, 2011

When Ive had a bad momming day, being able to say, well, at least I dont do THAT brings a brief moment of relief from the constant uncertainty of whether Im playing this parenting game the right way. But that doesn't make it right. It's too easy to judge.

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Why Chicago’s low voter turnout is bad for our kids

Courtney Everette - April 7, 2011

We chose to raise our son in Woodlawn because we care deeply about the community, and Tuesday's election reminds me that not everyone does.

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My attempt at homemade cloth diapers

Courtney Everette - April 4, 2011

Yeah, thats right. I spent four hours making something my kid is going to intentionally poop in. Thats dedication.

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Meeting the Bloggers: Courtney

Courtney Everette - March 9, 2011

Get to know Courtney, whose coming plans include making cloth diapers, introducing her 17-month-old to soccer and (gasp!) turning 30.

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