Father’s Day Fun Even Dad will Love

June 9, 2013

Don’t know what to do with Dad on Father’s Day next week? You can’t go wrong with these fun events around Chicago! Thanks Chicago Parent for including these! Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby Schaumburg Park District | Schaumburg June 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone receives a hot dog, chips and soda for lunch. Bring your [...]

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Father’s Day Gifts of Organization

June 9, 2013

Instead of buying Dad another tie or slippers or a screwdriver set, consider a gift that keeps on giving, and that’s the gift of organization. Don’t clutter up Dad’s tool shed with more tools, rather clean up and clean out the tool shed, clean the tools and find a place for every item. Depending on [...]

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Cheap, Kid-friendly Summertime Fun

June 9, 2013

Summertime is the best time! Especially for kids who are out of school! But despite the long, warm days, parents will hear those two dreaded words; “I’m bored.” Here are a few fun activities to keep you little ones happy and enjoying their time off. Have a theme day once a week. This week could [...]

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The Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving – Organization

April 22, 2013

The job of Mother is one that never stops! From breakfast, to carpool, to PTA meetings and afterschool programs, to dinner and homework help, Mom is always busy! Let’s not forget shopping and the always full laundry basket, even after completing six loads! While she will always be busy and on the go, for this [...]

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May Gardening Tips

April 22, 2013

Spring is finally here! If you are more than ready to spend time outdoors, you have to start now getting your lawn and garden together. If you haven’t already removed all garden debris from last year., do so. Shred and compost the debris and add two to four inches of compost to your garden beds. [...]

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Chauffeuring Your Little Ones on Two Wheels

April 8, 2013

Before your kids learn to walk, they can ride a bike! Well, you can bike and take them along for the ride. Introduce your little one to the joys of speed by taking them with you. Once they are older, your love of biking is ingrained and you will be trying to keep up with [...]

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Let the Sunshine in!

April 8, 2013

As Spring blossoms and warmer weather draws near, the days are getting longer. Longer days mean the sun shines longer. Let all the sun in through clean windows. If you have had your windows replaced in the last decade, than you probably have windows that tilt in for easy cleaning. Make sure to put down [...]

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Biking for fun and safety

March 11, 2013

 The joy and freedom of bike riding is something that every child looks forward to each spring and summer. It is vital to make sure that riding remains a fun activity while still adhering to safety rules.  First and foremost, children must don a bike helmet. Look on the inside of the helmet to determine [...]

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Spring Cleaning includes the garage!

March 9, 2013

The flowers start to bloom, the birds fly north, the mosquitoes begin the swarm – that means that finally, Spring is coming! It is the time the start anew and refresh everything. While you are bringing out the bright colors and cleaning windows, don’t forget that with all the time you will be spending outside, [...]

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Moving Tips

March 4, 2013

Spring is coming, time for change and to start anew. For some, starting anew may include moving. Moving is one of the worst processes to go through and can be extremely stressful. Not only is the thought of packing all of your possessions in newspaper, bubble wrap and boxes – a grueling and time consuming [...]

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