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April 2013

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Three Mother’s Day gifts that are better than brunch

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A few gift ideas to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest to your spouse and kids for Mother's Day this year.
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History is Hott tour inspires kids to have a passion for Chicago’s past

Linda Marsicano -
Tour and lunch at Palmer House tells families an animated history of the Windy City.
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Something for every sweets lover at Sensational Bites in Lakeview

Linda Marsicano -
Vegans, chocolate lovers, frosting lickers. There's something for everyone at Sensational Bites.
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Chicago mom nominated as 2013 Military Spouse of the Year

Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy -
Our Mom of the Month, Kelsey Liverpool, created a non-profit to teach and empower kids in military families.
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Chicago dad battles against ink

Christopher Garlington -
Move over, Mr. Clean! Christopher Garlington is babysitting - and dealing with the mess that comes with it.
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Slithering snake craft for kids

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Create slithering serpentine friends from materials you have around your house.
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Kid-friendly gardening ideas in Chicago

Sara Rontal Fisher -
We may not have big yards, but there are still plenty of great gardening resources for Chicago families.
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Meatless Mondays catching on with Chicago families

Emily Paster -
By choosing not to eat meat one day a week, your family can have a big impact on the planet.
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Shakshuka

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Shakshuka usually is quite spicy, but its easy to tone down the heat for kids' meals.
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Brookfield Zoo’s Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit brings the prehistoric to life

Liz DeCarlo -
New exhibit uses interactive elements to help kids understand the links between prehistoric creatures and animals of today.
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