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As much as I’d like to be a crafty mom, I’ve just never really had any talent in that area. If you’re craft-deficient like me, check out the Kid’s Busy Box from King Farm Creative, LLC. Each box includes 20 crafts, including a handprint sun, tissue rainbow and paper chain caterpillar, designed for young children with instructions and all the ...

When I first heard about Crayola's advancement in coloring that lead to mess-free markers & paints, I was pretty excited. My daughter wasn't old enough to use them, but I thought, when the time comes, that will be great. She'll be able to color and paint on the floor without us worrying too much. She's 4 1/2 now and can't get enough to ...

What do you do when the temperature drops and it's Christmas time? Head outdoors, of course! A few weekends ago we took our daughter Lincoln Park's annual Zoo Lights with one of her buddies & his family. It's our third year attending with this family and we think it now counts as a tradition. Considering that our kids are both 4 years old, ...

  Tired of the toy recalls? Lead, Roofies, burnt fingers? Then in just over 10 hours head over to the Pulaski Park auditorium where the doors will open for the 5th year in a row for the DIY Trunk show. Holiday shopping has begun!  Sure I'm a bit biased when it comes to this show. But just because my BFF runs it doesn't mean that it ...