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Go green in Chicago with these family-friendly Earth Day events

With the worldwide Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 22, many venues in Chicago are planning family-friendly events to mark the day and to...
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Go green in Chicago with these family-friendly Earth Day events

With the worldwide Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 22, many venues in Chicago are planning family-friendly events to mark the day and to...
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Sneaky Snacky Squirrel a fun, nutty game

  • Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game
  • February 14, 2012
Got acorns?That's the goal of Educational Insight's The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel game.Using a spinner, players try to collect one acorn in...
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Gender-neutral stocking stuffers for children between ages of 3 and 6 years

Between the ages of three and six, children can start playing with smaller toys. The challenge for stocking stuffers is finding age-appropriate...
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Shop off the beaten path on Black Friday with these brick-and-mortars

Want to beat the rush on Black Friday, avoid big-box retailers, and possibly sleep in a bit? Then you might want to give these alternative stores a...
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Crafts related to new Handy Manny episode airing 11/11/11

A new episode of Handy Manny on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 8:30am Tucson time (this varies based on your cable/satellite provider including it...
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Secrets of a toy shop keeper

Meet Katherine McHenry, wife, mother, mom-business owner of Building Blocks toy store. Now celebrating her 15th year as an independent Chicago...
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How to make milk carton building blocks

Really it’s okay to play with your food! And making building blocks out of old milk cartons is an easy and inexpensive winter/rainy day...
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Bonding with the little ones #6: Building Blocks

Bonds with our children are built through spending time with the little ones. Remember your childhood for a moment. Did you have building blocks?...
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Wooden Toddler Toys: 10 Must Have Toys for Your Toddler

Your baby has grown into a toddler and is exploring everything in site! Make sure his toys are still appropriate, engaging, and challenging for him...
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