December 2011

Gifts to slap on your wish list

Moms are often busy buying gifts for everybody else, but Meredith Sinclair has some gift ideas for women.

A Christmas Story starts tour with Chicago kid actors

Five Chicago kids were chosen to be part of Ralphie's gang in the tour of "A Christmas Carol, the Musical," running Dec. 14-30 at the Chicago Theatre.

Poached pears in purple grape juice

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups grape juice, such as Welch's 100% Grape Juice made with Concord grapes 2 cinnamon sticks Rind of orange, two strips 4 pears, peeled Directions In a medium saucepan,...

Accidental poisoning 411

Accidental poisonings do happen. What you need to know.

Too many sugar plums dancing in their heads?

Indulge for your holiday, but get right back on track for healthy eating the next day.

Make things easier on yourself

Jennifer DuBose with some great tips on working together, communicating and having fun with your kids.

Families of different faiths share holiday traditions

When it comes to the holidays, more and more families of different faiths are coming together to share their traditions and friendship

Easy elegance at Carlucci

Carlucci in Downers Grove is fit for a family night and a date night.

The CSO for kids

Alena Murguia took her sons to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's kid series, with lunch included.

Get conversations started with Chat Mats

Chat Mats ask some intriguing questions that kids can answer and discuss at their own level. Check 'em out for a great stocking stuffer or party idea.
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