4 things you should know before bringing baby to a restaurant
New parents begin to miss many things from their pre-baby life around week two. Going out to dinner is definitely one of them.While certain circumstances always need to be considered before bringing...
View ArticleRe-opening of the Oceanarium at the Shedd (and other things to do this...
It’s Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, and what better way to celebrate this beautiful Chicago weather than getting out of the house? If you have no plans to barbecue or hit the lakes and pools, here...
View ArticleChicagoan starts fitness biz for new moms (and their little ones)
Need to work off some baby weight? Want to meet new moms in Chicago? You can do both with Chicago SuperMommies Fitness, a new stroller fitness and personal training program that includes interaction...
View Article10th annual Lincoln Square May Fest (and other things to do in Chicago this...
Time for the weekend already? Every work week should only have four days. Here are some fab things—including a tour of human-sized animal habitats—to do this weekend in Chicago. Friday, May 29Visit...
View ArticleNew mom of the month: her fail-proof sleep solution, and why she's so over...
**This is part of a monthly series. Check back the 1st of each month to read another Q&A with a new mom.** Katherine S. gave birth to Duncan William on February 6. She is a stay-at...
View ArticleFree admission Museum of Science and Industry tops 'Thursday's Things to Do...
Summer weather returns this weekend after a brief hiatus. (It reached the 30s in the city on Tuesday night.) If you don’t yet have weekend plans, here are some ideas for you and baby. Friday, June...
View ArticleWoman charged with murdering new mom
It was reported yesterday that a 28-year-old Oregon woman was charged with murder after the body of a new mom was found inside her home.According to the Oregonian story, the deceased mom, 21-year-old...
View ArticleChicago native Jennifer Hudson to become a new mom
A friend of Jennifer Hudson’s spilled the beans this weekend to the Chicago Tribune, telling the newspaper that the Oscar-winning singer/actress is expecting her first baby. Hudson is engaged to David...
View ArticleWells Street Art Fest and other fun things to do in Chicago this weekend
Will the weather clear up this weekend? Anything is better than last weekend, which scored in the low 40s in some areas of Chicago. I could see my breath outside at my cousin’s graduation party in...
View ArticleLearn plastic codes, keep your kids safe
Ever wanted to know what those numbers and arrows at the bottom of a plastic container mean? That’s the plastic identification code, also known as a resin code, which can tell you how safe the product...
View ArticleStrawberry wine and movies in the park highlight this Thursday's Things to Do...
It’s supposed to be extremely hot in Chicago this weekend, but make sure to enjoy the sunny weather while it lasts! Here are some fabulous things to do: Friday, June 26Take a stroll up and down...
View ArticleNew mom of the month: her new birth plan and why she's never hired a babysitter
**This is part of a monthly series. Check back the 1st of each month to read a Q&A with a new mom.**Jeanine F., 32, gave birth to Liam Thomas on July 7 last year. She is a...
View ArticleFind a post-partum doula in Chicago
Prenatal and labor doulas are well-known, but have you ever heard of a post-partum doula? These ladies provide the same non-medical, emotional and physical support as prenatal and labor doulas—often...
View ArticleRe-living Woodstock, and otherThings To Do This Weekend in Chicago
One of summer’s perks for a new mom: fresh air usually makes for a happy baby. Get plenty of it this weekend by attending some of these great events, from a 1970s music concert in Westmont to a...
View ArticleFree shipping on BabyLegs, and other great products for new moms
**This is part of a new bi-weekly series featuring useful products for new moms. Check back every other Tuesday for five new products.** Looking for another way to cool off your baby in the Chicago...
View ArticleLatin Jazz Festival, a tropical flower show and other things to do this...
Each day has a theme this weekend. Celebrate music of the world on Friday, be one with nature on Saturday and relax at more summer festivals on Sunday. Whatever you do, do something—summer will be...
View ArticleItsabelly baby planners help overwhelmed moms in Chicago
Do you need a baby planner? If you’re overwhelmed, you might. Itsabelly, which has been serving the Chicago area for a year in August, provides services from the date of conception through your...
View ArticleIrish Fest in the burbs, 75% off kids' clothing and other things to do this...
Chicago offers several fun things to do this weekend, from a Snoopy musical to a couple great festivals. So get out of the house and enjoy Chicago in the summer! Friday, July 24Save big-time on resale...
View ArticleNew mom of the month: How I learned to cherish the small things
**This is part of a monthly series. Check back the 1st of each month to read a new Q&A with a new mom.** Megan D., 25, gave birth to Aiden James on Aug. 25, 2008. Megan recently...
View ArticleTaste of Polonia and celebrating the beginning of fall among things to do...
Labor Day weekend may be the unofficial end to summer, but it seems like awesome outdoor events aren’t going away any time soon. If you have a hole in your three-day weekend, fill it with one of...
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