Spending a family vacation in Chicago is so fun!  There are so many things to do in Chicago with kids, there’s no way I can list them all here.  But if you only have a …

Comprised of 5 cities along the Mississippi River, (Davenport, IA;  Moline, IL; Rock Island, IL; Bettendorf, IA; East Moline, IL) the Quad Cities is full of action this weekend and into the fall months.  The Quad …

A ‘Bottle ‘o rum’ to local mom, Susan Wilson for sharing some piratey adventures and some fall family activities in Chicago, too.
Chicago is a city that understands the arts and makes them available to as …

The dog-days of summer are upon us and with the economy the way it is, free splash parks are a great way to save a few greenbacks without compromising the fun factor.  I’ve asked parents …

The biggest city in the Midwest has a surprising number of kid-friendly attractions right downtown. For starters, there is so much green park space, lots of shade and the city is very stroller-friendly.