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April 2013
Three Mother's Day gifts that are better than brunch
A few gift ideas to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest to your spouse and kids for Mother's Day this year. Read more
History is Hott tour inspires kids to have a passion for Chicago's past
Tour and lunch at Palmer House tells families an animated history of the Windy City. Read more
Something for every sweets lover at Sensational Bites in Lakeview
Vegans, chocolate lovers, frosting lickers. There's something for everyone at Sensational Bites. Read more
Seeing the differences through the eyes of a child
Being an interracial, adopted family can bring a lot of questions, but often the kids' concerns are a lot more innocent. Read more
Pistachio & Whole-Grain Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Chili Lime Sauce
This tilapia recipe is healthy and packed with flavor. Read more
Chicago mom nominated as 2013 Military Spouse of the Year
Our Mom of the Month, Kelsey Liverpool, created a non-profit to teach and empower kids in military families. Read more
Tom Deja
Chicago dad battles against ink
Move over, Mr. Clean! Christopher Garlington is babysitting - and dealing with the mess that comes with it. Read more
Slithering snake craft for kids
Create slithering serpentine friends from materials you have around your house. Read more
Kid-friendly gardening ideas in Chicago
We may not have big yards, but there are still plenty of great gardening resources for Chicago families. Read more
Meatless Mondays catching on with Chicago families
By choosing not to eat meat one day a week, your family can have a big impact on the planet. Read more
Shakshuka
Shakshuka usually is quite spicy, but its easy to tone down the heat for kids' meals. Read more
Liz DeCarlo
Brookfield Zoo's Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit brings the prehistoric to life
New exhibit uses interactive elements to help kids understand the links between prehistoric creatures and animals of today. Read more
GPS your way through the Art Institute of Chicago
Take a personalized guided tour of the Art Institute using your tablet or phone. Read more
Calendar
Animal House
Meet the newest tree-dwelling additions to The Animal House: Corazon, the Philippine sailfin dragon, and Opal, the Virginia opossum. Read more
Apr 26, 2019
TreeHouses
Visitors can climb inside an indoor treehouse to explore firsthand who’s living in trees through special viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts and sound. Read more
Apr 26, 2019
Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African American Music
Explore Chicago’s music legacy through ragtime, jazz and blues in an exhibition that highlights the contributions of important places and people that shaped the music scene. Read more
Apr 26, 2019
