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Snow Safety Tips for the Winter Season
There is no doubt that winter is an excellent season for many outdoor activities. Some of these activities are sledding, snowboarding, and skating. However, keep in mind that cold weather, snow, and ice can be fun but also risky and dangerous for kids. When your...
Spruce, Scotch Pine, Noble Fir – Oh My! Which Type Of Christmas Tree Is Decking Your Halls This Season?
If your family prefers to put up a real Christmas tree (rather than a store-bought one), you should start your hunt for the perfect Christmas tree at the right time. There is no doubt that all Christmas trees look different. For example, some have flexible and soft...
Use these Safety Tips When Gathering for Holidays During COVID-19
You probably know that holiday celebrations, such as Thanksgiving dinners and other get-togethers will likely look much different in 2020 and even 2021 compared to other years, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and throughout the world. Thanksgiving and...
Support Local Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This December 1st
This Tuesday consider doing a bit of good for your community by paying it forward for GivingTuesday! Created in 2012 with the idea of encouraging others to do good, GivingTuesday has become a staple event following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber...
Shop Small for Small Business Saturday On November 28th
2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least, however for all of the challenges it has presented, it has had a few bright spots worth celebrating. For instance, this Saturday, November 28th marks the 10 year anniversary of the “Shop Small” movement and Small...
Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen to Launch Vegan Paradise
Did you know that the founder of Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen, Nena Ramirez, is now launching a great weekly vegan farmers market known as Vegan Paradise at The Plant, which is a research and production facility that comprises a collaborative community of many small...
‘Flowers of Monet’ Exhibition
The fascinating art of Claude Monet is now being relived at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory. It is six miles from the Art Institute of Chicago, which has long been home to the biggest collection of artwork by Claude Monet outside of Paris. The event will be...
Dinos Everywhere at Brookfield Zoo
In July the historic Brookfield Zoo located west of downtown Chicago finally reopened its various outdoor exhibits. However, keep in mind that at this time, all of the indoor buildings are closed to operate securely and safely because of COVID-19. Brookfield Zoo is...