Q: Hi Missy, I'm always trying to cut out carbs and just eat healthy overall. When I'm reading labels, I focus on the carbs on the label but I saw a show on Oprah where Dr Oz said to watch sugars also, your items should have less that 6 grams of sugar. So take for example shopping for cereal was hard. I found Kashi whole grain puffs which has 70 calories, total carbs 15g , dietary fiber 1 and Sugars 0. I thought it was good but do you think it has too many carbs for a low carb diet?
2nd question about milk: 2% or fat free, skim milk or soymilk ??? I was using 2 % and now switch to soymilk. Is one better than the other ?
Gloria
A: Hi Gloria! Those are alll awesome questions. Dr. Oz is great. No doubt. If you get a chance, go on Amazon and buy his book "You On A Diet" used. It's got a lot of really good information in it.(Personally, I don't care for the style it is written in, but good info none-the-less). Buying any processed cereals is difficult when you are watching your sugar/carb intake. The Kashi IS a good one...but my opinion is that you go old school with the old fashioned type of oats, spelt or cream-of-wheat. This way you can add your own sugar. Agave nectar is the best (lowest in sugar, tastes great). Or 1/2 tsp (or less) of regular sugar (or brown), or some raisins or dried berries. If you don't have the time to make a single serving every morning, make a 5 servings for each day of the week and re-heat it in the morning. Remember that the carbohydrate amount in one serving of processed cereal is way more than one serving of oats or the like.
Begin tangent: I know that eating oats vs. eating a processed cereal (low fat or other) is hard to do. Let's face it, the processed stuff just tastes better! However, we are doing our bodies a huge injustice by putting all those chemicals/additives in it. Not to mention, we, as an entire culture, have ruined our taste buds! We are so used to the over seasoned burgers and fries to the over sweetened cereals and snacks, that we don't appreciate the real flavors of grains and produce. We need to adjust our taste buds, and reprogram our minds to suit! End tangent.
Skim is probably your best option mostly because it is the lowest fat. However not much different when it comes to the sugar content. Use portion control with all dairy products. A lot of people drink soy milk because they are either lactose intolerant, they are hard core vegetarian, or they are going through menopause (the phyto-estrogens are used as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy). I drink it because it tastes good to me, has p.estrogens (no, I'm not going through "the change" yet) and because I don't eat dairy everyday. Remember that soy milk is only 2% calcium, to cow's milk 30%. I have to be sure to eat veggies high in calcium from day to day to make up for the dairy calcium I don't get. The sugar content in soy milk is usually low ( lower than milk). Be sure to read your ingredient label because most of the time the sugar source in sly milk is fake (aspartame, carageenan and/or others). Stay far away from fake sugar! I can not stress that enough!!!
I really hope this is helpful to you. If you have further questions on these topics or others, don't hesitate to post.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Chicago Area Family Fun January 4 - 10
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I can't believe it's 2010! Are your resolutions still intact? I "sort of" broke mine as I tasted (two or three times) the pudding I was making for my daughters this afternoon. It was all in the name of quality control...REALLY!!
We'll be experimenting a bit with the format and timing of our eNewsletter this year, trying to make it as useful as we can to you. We've noticed that most of you seem to be most interested in what the weekend has to offer, so we're highlighting the weekends with individual activities, and giving some more general ideas for the weekdays. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.
The holidays are over but the pounds are still with us. Missy Vacala of Vital Fitness Chicago is here to help with a little advice. If you have a fitness, weight loss, or health question for Missy post it on our blog.
In the meantime you can start to take the pounds off with:AmeriSciences Slim. Safely and effectively suppress appetite and increase fat metabolism, while maximizing use of available vitamins and minerals to maintain balanced nutrition. Slim offers a natural alternative to pharmaceutical-based appetite suppressants. Use code KIDWINKS and get 10% off a single order, get 20% off when you become an Easy Ship customer. Discount is good for any and all AmeriSciences products.
Our first blog question: Hey Missy! I want to lose 30lbs!! I've decided to cut my carb intake rather than focusing on calories...click to read Missy's answer.
Monday - Friday, January 4 – January 8
Registration for Deerfield Park District Preschool Program Deerfield, IL Lottery Deadline for residents is Jan. 8th. Walk-in registration begins Jan. 18th.
Free Admission to Museum of Science and Industry in January Chicago, ILGeneral admission is free weekdays in January.
Free Admission to Chicago Park District Fitness Centers Chicago, IL
Chicagoans work out for free Jan. 2 – 10.
Plan Ahead – Make Theatre Reservations
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Saturday, January 9
2nd Saturday Family Storytime - Park Ridge Public Library Park Ridge, IL
Second Saturday Science Series Discovery Center Museum Rockford, IL
Tiny Great Performances - DuPage Children's Museum Naperville, IL
Kids Craft Mornings - Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Evanston, IL
The Nutcracker on Horseback-Noble Horse Theatre Chicago, IL
Last chance to see this unique performance.
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Sunday, January 10
The Last of the Dragons - Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides at Danada Equestrian Center Wheaton, IL
Open Gym at MEGA South Barrington, IL
Volo Bog's Annual WinterFest Ingleside, IL
Second Sunday Special Program - Niles Public Library Niles, IL
More Kids Activities and Events on Sunday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Dining Out?
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Click on any day to get a list of restaurants offering kids meals deals on that day. Some restaurants also offer special entertainment for kids on certain nights, and you'll find those listed too.
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I can't believe it's 2010! Are your resolutions still intact? I "sort of" broke mine as I tasted (two or three times) the pudding I was making for my daughters this afternoon. It was all in the name of quality control...REALLY!!
We'll be experimenting a bit with the format and timing of our eNewsletter this year, trying to make it as useful as we can to you. We've noticed that most of you seem to be most interested in what the weekend has to offer, so we're highlighting the weekends with individual activities, and giving some more general ideas for the weekdays. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.
The holidays are over but the pounds are still with us. Missy Vacala of Vital Fitness Chicago is here to help with a little advice. If you have a fitness, weight loss, or health question for Missy post it on our blog.
In the meantime you can start to take the pounds off with:AmeriSciences Slim. Safely and effectively suppress appetite and increase fat metabolism, while maximizing use of available vitamins and minerals to maintain balanced nutrition. Slim offers a natural alternative to pharmaceutical-based appetite suppressants. Use code KIDWINKS and get 10% off a single order, get 20% off when you become an Easy Ship customer. Discount is good for any and all AmeriSciences products.
Our first blog question: Hey Missy! I want to lose 30lbs!! I've decided to cut my carb intake rather than focusing on calories...click to read Missy's answer.
Monday - Friday, January 4 – January 8
Registration for Deerfield Park District Preschool Program Deerfield, IL Lottery Deadline for residents is Jan. 8th. Walk-in registration begins Jan. 18th.
Free Admission to Museum of Science and Industry in January Chicago, ILGeneral admission is free weekdays in January.
Free Admission to Chicago Park District Fitness Centers Chicago, IL
Chicagoans work out for free Jan. 2 – 10.
Plan Ahead – Make Theatre Reservations
Chicago and suburbs, IL
Foster a love of live theater in your children at an early age.
More Activities for Kids Chicago and suburbs, IL
Click to find tons of activities for children and families: bowling, indoor play areas, museums, sledding hills, ice rinks, indoor swimming…..
More Family Friendly Events Chicago and suburbs, IL
Find story times, open play times, free admission days and much more.
Saturday, January 9
2nd Saturday Family Storytime - Park Ridge Public Library Park Ridge, IL
Second Saturday Science Series Discovery Center Museum Rockford, IL
Tiny Great Performances - DuPage Children's Museum Naperville, IL
Kids Craft Mornings - Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Evanston, IL
The Nutcracker on Horseback-Noble Horse Theatre Chicago, IL
Last chance to see this unique performance.
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Find out what’s going on near you!
Sunday, January 10
The Last of the Dragons - Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides at Danada Equestrian Center Wheaton, IL
Open Gym at MEGA South Barrington, IL
Volo Bog's Annual WinterFest Ingleside, IL
Second Sunday Special Program - Niles Public Library Niles, IL
More Kids Activities and Events on Sunday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Dining Out?
Check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first.
Click on any day to get a list of restaurants offering kids meals deals on that day. Some restaurants also offer special entertainment for kids on certain nights, and you'll find those listed too.
Save!
Baja Fresh
Merry Music Makers
TechStuff
Park Ridge Speed Skating Club
A Sterling DesignMemories Wow!
Pump It Up Chicago
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Missy Vital Fitness 1st Question
Hey Missy! I want to lose 30lbs!! I've decided to cut my carb intake rather than focusing on calories (I'm taking in about 1200-1500 calories/day). Is that a smart move? What do you recommend? MICH.
Hi Mich, I think what you are doing is great! Cuddos! You have a goal that is definitely attainable! You are exercising and trying to change your eating habits, that is great. You are on the right track. I am glad you are not focusing on counting calories...if you want something to count, start counting the ingredients of the processed foods you buy (breads, pastas, prepared meals). Generally speaking, you should try keeping the ingredient list of the food products you buy, as low as possible (3-5 maybe). It's not easy to do, and there will be a lot of items you will decide not to buy, and that's good. Try to stay around the parameter of the grocery store when shopping. Produce, produce, produce, very, very, very important. Fish, chicken and lowfat dairy (try to stay away from cheese...it is so processed it clogs up the intestines and makes it hard to eliminate). Try to incorporate beans and lentils into your diet. They are truly a super food!! There are some really good soups in the healthy isles of your local grocery stores. Or you can buy them dry (less expensive and you get way more), soak, and make your own soups or stews. Got a crock pot?? As for cutting your carb intake, remember there are two kinds of carbs: simple (starches like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes) and complex (fruits and veggies). Cutting the PROCESSED starches is definitely a good idea! But don't cut things like potatoes, yams and squash. Just eat them in moderation. Load up on all the veggies and fruit you want. Seriously, you don't have to just have an apple for breakfast. Have two, maybe three if they are small, and then maybe a 1/2 hour later, after that has digested, have a handful of walnuts and a lowfat, no fake sugar added ( like splenda or carageenan) yogurt. All I know is food and fitness and would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! In Health, Missy
Hi Mich, I think what you are doing is great! Cuddos! You have a goal that is definitely attainable! You are exercising and trying to change your eating habits, that is great. You are on the right track. I am glad you are not focusing on counting calories...if you want something to count, start counting the ingredients of the processed foods you buy (breads, pastas, prepared meals). Generally speaking, you should try keeping the ingredient list of the food products you buy, as low as possible (3-5 maybe). It's not easy to do, and there will be a lot of items you will decide not to buy, and that's good. Try to stay around the parameter of the grocery store when shopping. Produce, produce, produce, very, very, very important. Fish, chicken and lowfat dairy (try to stay away from cheese...it is so processed it clogs up the intestines and makes it hard to eliminate). Try to incorporate beans and lentils into your diet. They are truly a super food!! There are some really good soups in the healthy isles of your local grocery stores. Or you can buy them dry (less expensive and you get way more), soak, and make your own soups or stews. Got a crock pot?? As for cutting your carb intake, remember there are two kinds of carbs: simple (starches like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes) and complex (fruits and veggies). Cutting the PROCESSED starches is definitely a good idea! But don't cut things like potatoes, yams and squash. Just eat them in moderation. Load up on all the veggies and fruit you want. Seriously, you don't have to just have an apple for breakfast. Have two, maybe three if they are small, and then maybe a 1/2 hour later, after that has digested, have a handful of walnuts and a lowfat, no fake sugar added ( like splenda or carageenan) yogurt. All I know is food and fitness and would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! In Health, Missy
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Family Fun things to do in Chicago and Suburbs
What a wonderful Thanksgiving! My twin sister arrived from Abu Dhabi just before dinner was served, and will be here to celebrate our birthday today - the first time in over 15 years we've been together on our birthday. Life is good! I hope you all had a great turkey day and weekend too.
Holiday events are in full swing, and many of those listed below (especially the weekend events) occur on multiple days, so make sure you click through to the Events Calendar if you're looking for something on a particular day - there's always much more going on than can be listed here. Another good idea is to click through the Ongoing Activities Section to find museums, nature centers, indoor play areas, bowling alleys and much more.
Tired of turkey and too busy to cook? Take the kids out to eat - but check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where the deals are. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Love the holidays but hate the stress? Get one thing off your to-do-list and let the experts install your outdoor Christmas lighting! Light Up Your Holidays is a local woman-owned business that designs, installs, removes and stores holiday lights. Click through to her gallery of decorated homes to get ideas for your own house and call for your complimentary design consultation 773-398-7551. Get 23% off when you call by Dec. 4th.
Monday, November 30
Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Traditions Flower Show Chicago, IL
Vernon Hills Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Show Vernon Hills, IL
Festival of Lights Cosley Zoo Wheaton, IL
More Monday Kids Events and ActivitiesChicago and Suburbs, IL
Tuesday, December 1
Country Christmas & Dessert with Santa - The Grove Glenview, IL
Birthday Celebration and Toys for Tots Jump Schaumburg, IL
Free Admission 2009 - Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Tuesday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Wednesday, December 2
Drop in Movie - Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure Glenview, IL
Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express Glencoe, IL
Make a Gingerbread House at American Girl Place Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Wednesday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Thursday, December 3
Clark Street SSA Holiday Tree Lighting Chicago, IL
Gingerbread House Decorating at McCormick Museum Wheaton, IL
Holiday Wreath Family Craft Prospect Heights Public Library Prospect Heights, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Thursday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Friday, December 4
A Festive Christmas Night Park Ridge, IL
Caroling and Bonfires - Westmont Park District Westmont, IL
Santa Arrives at Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Winter Celebration Deerfield, IL
Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival Homewood, IL
More Things To Do With Kids on FridayChicago and Suburbs, IL
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Saturday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa - Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL
Gingerbread Jubilee - Wagner Farm Glenview, IL
An Old Fashion Holiday Walk Wauconda, IL
And Time Runs On Chicago, IL
Candy Cane Hunt - Naperville Park District Naperville, IL
Polar Express - Blackberry Farm Aurora, IL
Happy Holiday Railway at Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
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Sunday, December 6
Free Admission to Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL
Christmas in the Valley - Schaumburg Park District Schaumburg, IL
Christmas Breakfast with Santa - Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL
Family Fun Sunday Hanukkah Arts Workshop Chicago, IL
Lake Wonderland Winter Festival Des Plaines, IL
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Holiday events are in full swing, and many of those listed below (especially the weekend events) occur on multiple days, so make sure you click through to the Events Calendar if you're looking for something on a particular day - there's always much more going on than can be listed here. Another good idea is to click through the Ongoing Activities Section to find museums, nature centers, indoor play areas, bowling alleys and much more.
Tired of turkey and too busy to cook? Take the kids out to eat - but check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where the deals are. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Love the holidays but hate the stress? Get one thing off your to-do-list and let the experts install your outdoor Christmas lighting! Light Up Your Holidays is a local woman-owned business that designs, installs, removes and stores holiday lights. Click through to her gallery of decorated homes to get ideas for your own house and call for your complimentary design consultation 773-398-7551. Get 23% off when you call by Dec. 4th.
Monday, November 30
Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Traditions Flower Show Chicago, IL
Vernon Hills Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Show Vernon Hills, IL
Festival of Lights Cosley Zoo Wheaton, IL
More Monday Kids Events and ActivitiesChicago and Suburbs, IL
Tuesday, December 1
Country Christmas & Dessert with Santa - The Grove Glenview, IL
Birthday Celebration and Toys for Tots Jump Schaumburg, IL
Free Admission 2009 - Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Tuesday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Wednesday, December 2
Drop in Movie - Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure Glenview, IL
Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express Glencoe, IL
Make a Gingerbread House at American Girl Place Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Wednesday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Thursday, December 3
Clark Street SSA Holiday Tree Lighting Chicago, IL
Gingerbread House Decorating at McCormick Museum Wheaton, IL
Holiday Wreath Family Craft Prospect Heights Public Library Prospect Heights, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Thursday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Friday, December 4
A Festive Christmas Night Park Ridge, IL
Caroling and Bonfires - Westmont Park District Westmont, IL
Santa Arrives at Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Winter Celebration Deerfield, IL
Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival Homewood, IL
More Things To Do With Kids on FridayChicago and Suburbs, IL
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Saturday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa - Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL
Gingerbread Jubilee - Wagner Farm Glenview, IL
An Old Fashion Holiday Walk Wauconda, IL
And Time Runs On Chicago, IL
Candy Cane Hunt - Naperville Park District Naperville, IL
Polar Express - Blackberry Farm Aurora, IL
Happy Holiday Railway at Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
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Sunday, December 6
Free Admission to Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL
Christmas in the Valley - Schaumburg Park District Schaumburg, IL
Christmas Breakfast with Santa - Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL
Family Fun Sunday Hanukkah Arts Workshop Chicago, IL
Lake Wonderland Winter Festival Des Plaines, IL
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Family Fun and things to do with kids in Chicago and the suburbs November 2009
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We're so excited! Kidwinks will be running this Rocking Horse Ride at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair next weekend (November 21 - 22). We hope you'll come out to see us and check out some hot games and toys. Make a whole day of it on Saturday - park at Navy Pier and pick up the $10 off parking coupon from the Fair. Cap off your day of gaming with a walk or bus ride to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival to watch the parade and fireworks.
Smile for the Camera!
A Sterling Design - Photographic Artists Park Ridge, IL The holidays are right around the corner. Book your appointment now to capture that special photo for family gifts, cards, baby's first Christmas, or just to hang on the wall.
If you want to get out with the kids this week but nothing strikes your fancy below, make sure to click through to each day's events - there are many fun events to choose from, including open play times, story times, theater and more. And don't forget you can always click through the Ongoing Activities Section to find museums, nature centers, bowling alleys and much more. Too busy to cook? Take the kids out to eat - but check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where the deals are. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Monday, November 16
Morning Glories for Families - Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago, IL
A Christmas Carol - Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, IL
Play Group - Park Ridge Community Church Park Ridge, IL
More Monday Kids Events and ActivitiesChicago and Suburbs, IL
Tuesday, November 17
Free Admission 2009 - Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Centre East Youtheatre Skokie, IL
Discovery Center Museum Rockford, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Tuesday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Wednesday, November 18
"The Hundred Dresses" - Chicago Childrens Theatre Chicago, IL
This highly rated play closes its run on Sunday – see it this week before it’s gone!
All-Stars Club - Liberty Bank for Savings Park Ridge, IL
This is the best savings program for kids I’ve ever heard of – my girls love it!
Turkey Tales - Lake County Discovery Museum Wauconda, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Wednesday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Thursday, November 19
Afternoon Recess at Pinstripes Northbrook and S. Barrington, IL
Monkey Joe's Wheaton, IL
Movie/PJ night at Nibbles Wheeling, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Thursday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Friday, November 20
Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light - Museum of Science & Industry
Chicago, IL
Celebrate the Holiday Magic - Bensenville Towne Center
Bensenville, IL
Twinderella - Evanston Children's Theatre - Levy Center Evanston, IL
Performances on Saturday and Sunday too.
More Things To Do With Kids on FridayChicago and Suburbs, IL
Saturday, November 21
Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Navy Pier Chicago, IL See & play with the hottest new games & toys on the market! Saturday and Sunday.
Deck The Halls Long Grove Long Grove, IL
Sing-Along with Santa - Steel Beam Theatre St Charles, IL
Weekends through Dec. 20th.
An Almost Winter Day - County Park South Elgin, IL
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Chicago, IL
Wilmette Holiday Parade Wilmette, IL
Fall Open House - Lake View Nature Center Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Free activities Saturday and Sunday
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
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Sunday, November 22
Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party Chicago, IL roll out of bed & head straight to the club to join us for the hippest birthday party in town...ours!
Joel Frankel's Spertus Gig Chicago, IL
Sensational, Psychic, 3-D Spectacular Joshua Kane/Mark Nizer/Lynn Trefzger- Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
Thanksgiving Skate - Oakton Ice Arena Park Ridge, IL
McHenry Toys for Tots Christmas Parade & Downtown Christmas Walk
McHenry, IL
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We're so excited! Kidwinks will be running this Rocking Horse Ride at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair next weekend (November 21 - 22). We hope you'll come out to see us and check out some hot games and toys. Make a whole day of it on Saturday - park at Navy Pier and pick up the $10 off parking coupon from the Fair. Cap off your day of gaming with a walk or bus ride to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival to watch the parade and fireworks.
Smile for the Camera!
A Sterling Design - Photographic Artists Park Ridge, IL The holidays are right around the corner. Book your appointment now to capture that special photo for family gifts, cards, baby's first Christmas, or just to hang on the wall.
If you want to get out with the kids this week but nothing strikes your fancy below, make sure to click through to each day's events - there are many fun events to choose from, including open play times, story times, theater and more. And don't forget you can always click through the Ongoing Activities Section to find museums, nature centers, bowling alleys and much more. Too busy to cook? Take the kids out to eat - but check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where the deals are. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Monday, November 16
Morning Glories for Families - Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago, IL
A Christmas Carol - Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, IL
Play Group - Park Ridge Community Church Park Ridge, IL
More Monday Kids Events and ActivitiesChicago and Suburbs, IL
Tuesday, November 17
Free Admission 2009 - Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Centre East Youtheatre Skokie, IL
Discovery Center Museum Rockford, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Tuesday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Wednesday, November 18
"The Hundred Dresses" - Chicago Childrens Theatre Chicago, IL
This highly rated play closes its run on Sunday – see it this week before it’s gone!
All-Stars Club - Liberty Bank for Savings Park Ridge, IL
This is the best savings program for kids I’ve ever heard of – my girls love it!
Turkey Tales - Lake County Discovery Museum Wauconda, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Wednesday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Thursday, November 19
Afternoon Recess at Pinstripes Northbrook and S. Barrington, IL
Monkey Joe's Wheaton, IL
Movie/PJ night at Nibbles Wheeling, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Thursday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Friday, November 20
Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light - Museum of Science & Industry
Chicago, IL
Celebrate the Holiday Magic - Bensenville Towne Center
Bensenville, IL
Twinderella - Evanston Children's Theatre - Levy Center Evanston, IL
Performances on Saturday and Sunday too.
More Things To Do With Kids on FridayChicago and Suburbs, IL
Saturday, November 21
Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Navy Pier Chicago, IL See & play with the hottest new games & toys on the market! Saturday and Sunday.
Deck The Halls Long Grove Long Grove, IL
Sing-Along with Santa - Steel Beam Theatre St Charles, IL
Weekends through Dec. 20th.
An Almost Winter Day - County Park South Elgin, IL
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Chicago, IL
Wilmette Holiday Parade Wilmette, IL
Fall Open House - Lake View Nature Center Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Free activities Saturday and Sunday
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Click thru – there’s lots going on!
Sunday, November 22
Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party Chicago, IL roll out of bed & head straight to the club to join us for the hippest birthday party in town...ours!
Joel Frankel's Spertus Gig Chicago, IL
Sensational, Psychic, 3-D Spectacular Joshua Kane/Mark Nizer/Lynn Trefzger- Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
Thanksgiving Skate - Oakton Ice Arena Park Ridge, IL
McHenry Toys for Tots Christmas Parade & Downtown Christmas Walk
McHenry, IL
More Fun for Kids on Sunday Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Save!
Merry Music Makers
Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Navy PierTechStuff
Park Ridge Speed Skating Club
A Sterling DesignMemories Wow!
Pump It Up Chicago
Win!!
Today (Sunday) is your last chance to win a family pass to the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party at Metro in Chicago. You don't want to miss this very cool event. Two kidwinks members will each win 4 tickets.
Click here for details on how to win.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Win 4 Tickets to Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party
Lace up your dancin' shoes and get ready to take the kids clubbing! Two lucky kidwinks members will each win 4 tickets to the November 22nd Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party at Metro in Chicago. The tickets are $12 each, so each prize is worth $48.
Here's how to enter the prize drawing:
If you're not a kidwinks member, Sign Up for free membership now because only members can participate.
If you haven't already uploaded a photo to your kidwinks' profile, do it now - your profile MUST have a picture in order to win.
Click here and fill out our Contact Us form to tell us that you want the tickets.
Repeat step 3 above each day through and including November 15th. Each message you send us through our Contact Us form (limit 2 per day - one in the morning and one at night, or at least 3 hours apart) will count as a separate contest entry.
We'll draw the names of two people who will each win four tickets to the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party on October 22nd at Metro in Chicago. But remember -- you MUST have a photo uploaded to your kidwinks profile to win. No photo, no win.
That's it! Good luck!!
Now read the fine print, please:
This promotion ends at midnight on November 15th.
We will randomly select two names from all those entered. If they have a photo in their profile, they will win 4 tickets to the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party. If there is no photo in their profile, we will draw another name.
The winners will be notified by email, so make sure our emails can reach you by adding info@kidwinks.com to your address book.
Winners will be posted on our home page, under the blue "Contest" tab toward the bottom of the page.
Here's how to enter the prize drawing:
If you're not a kidwinks member, Sign Up for free membership now because only members can participate.
If you haven't already uploaded a photo to your kidwinks' profile, do it now - your profile MUST have a picture in order to win.
Click here and fill out our Contact Us form to tell us that you want the tickets.
Repeat step 3 above each day through and including November 15th. Each message you send us through our Contact Us form (limit 2 per day - one in the morning and one at night, or at least 3 hours apart) will count as a separate contest entry.
We'll draw the names of two people who will each win four tickets to the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party on October 22nd at Metro in Chicago. But remember -- you MUST have a photo uploaded to your kidwinks profile to win. No photo, no win.
That's it! Good luck!!
Now read the fine print, please:
This promotion ends at midnight on November 15th.
We will randomly select two names from all those entered. If they have a photo in their profile, they will win 4 tickets to the Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party. If there is no photo in their profile, we will draw another name.
The winners will be notified by email, so make sure our emails can reach you by adding info@kidwinks.com to your address book.
Winners will be posted on our home page, under the blue "Contest" tab toward the bottom of the page.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Things to do in Chicago with kids
Are you superstitious? Does the number 13 make you quiver in your boots? If so, you'll want to plan your fun outings this week around Friday, which happens to be Friday the 13th. Did you know there's actually a name for the fear of Friday the 13th? It's paraskavedekatriaphobia. Who knew? Good luck pronouncing it!
If you don't find anything that catches your fancy below, make sure to click through to each day's events - there are many fun events to choose from, including open play times, story times, theater and more. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Come to be dazzled and enchanted, come to learn and explore, come to mingle and participate in a magical community event but most of all, come to have fun! The Chicago Toy & Game Fair is the only toy and game fair open to the public. Many fun events are planned, so check our website for the details and come play with us!
Monday, November 9
Muppets, Music and Magic Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Open Gym-Hoffman Estates Ice Rink Hoffman Estates, IL
Target Free Second Mondays at Field Museum Chicago, IL
More Monday Kids Events in Chicago and SuburbsVarious Cities, IL
Tuesday, November 10
Free Admission to Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL
Alice In Wonderland Stahl Family Theatre Chicago, IL
Story Time at Fullersburg Woods Oak Brook, IL
More Tuesday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Wednesday, November 11
Free Admission - Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL
Rebecca Crafts And Activities American Girl Place Chicago, IL
Sesame Street Live 1-2-3 Imagine! Metrocenter Rockford, IL
More Wednesday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Thursday, November 12
Little Twigs Nature Play Time Thorn Creek Nature Center Park Forest, IL
Lego Mania - Park Ridge Library Park Ridge, IL
Kids Crafts Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Inspire their inner artist while someone else cleans the mess!
More Thursday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Friday, November 13 – Yikes! Don’t walk under any ladders today!
Nature Play Days Wheaton, IL
Deerfield Family Theater presents "Willy Wonka" Deerfield, IL
Friday Night Meltdown Skate & Dance Party Glenview, IL
More Friday Kids Events in Chicago and SuburbsVarious Cities, IL
Saturday, November 14
Dooby Dooby Moo - Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL
Very fun family musical - read Jean's review.
Family Fun Night - Dundee Township Carpentersville, IL
Grandpa, Grandma & Me Time - Des Plaines Library Des Plaines, IL
National Gaming Day - Skokie Public Library Skokie, IL
SmARTkids at the Library - University of Chicago Chicago, IL
More Saturday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
So much to choose from! Members can sort these results by distance from their homes!
Sunday, November 15
Peter and the Wolf and The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Chicago, IL
Animal Architects-Building For Bugs Lake County Discovery Museum Wauconda, IL
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Jim Gill's "Symphony in Sneeze" Naperville, IL
The Pinocchio Show College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
Pet Photos With Santa - Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL
More Sunday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Be sure to click through the rest of the Events Calendar for more family fun! Or browse through the Ongoing Activities section, where you can find bowling alleys, museums, nature centers, or even pick indoor or outdoor activities, depending on the weather. If you're going out to eat, check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first.
Save!
Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Navy Pier
TechStuff
Park Ridge Speed Skating Club
A Sterling DesignMemories Wow!
Pump It Up Chicago
Win!!
Time is running out on your chance to win a family weekend pass to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair and 8 games from Out of the Box Publishing Inc.
Click here for details on how to win.
If you don't find anything that catches your fancy below, make sure to click through to each day's events - there are many fun events to choose from, including open play times, story times, theater and more. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!
Come to be dazzled and enchanted, come to learn and explore, come to mingle and participate in a magical community event but most of all, come to have fun! The Chicago Toy & Game Fair is the only toy and game fair open to the public. Many fun events are planned, so check our website for the details and come play with us!
Monday, November 9
Muppets, Music and Magic Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Open Gym-Hoffman Estates Ice Rink Hoffman Estates, IL
Target Free Second Mondays at Field Museum Chicago, IL
More Monday Kids Events in Chicago and SuburbsVarious Cities, IL
Tuesday, November 10
Free Admission to Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL
Alice In Wonderland Stahl Family Theatre Chicago, IL
Story Time at Fullersburg Woods Oak Brook, IL
More Tuesday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Wednesday, November 11
Free Admission - Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL
Rebecca Crafts And Activities American Girl Place Chicago, IL
Sesame Street Live 1-2-3 Imagine! Metrocenter Rockford, IL
More Wednesday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Thursday, November 12
Little Twigs Nature Play Time Thorn Creek Nature Center Park Forest, IL
Lego Mania - Park Ridge Library Park Ridge, IL
Kids Crafts Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Inspire their inner artist while someone else cleans the mess!
More Thursday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Friday, November 13 – Yikes! Don’t walk under any ladders today!
Nature Play Days Wheaton, IL
Deerfield Family Theater presents "Willy Wonka" Deerfield, IL
Friday Night Meltdown Skate & Dance Party Glenview, IL
More Friday Kids Events in Chicago and SuburbsVarious Cities, IL
Saturday, November 14
Dooby Dooby Moo - Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL
Very fun family musical - read Jean's review.
Family Fun Night - Dundee Township Carpentersville, IL
Grandpa, Grandma & Me Time - Des Plaines Library Des Plaines, IL
National Gaming Day - Skokie Public Library Skokie, IL
SmARTkids at the Library - University of Chicago Chicago, IL
More Saturday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
So much to choose from! Members can sort these results by distance from their homes!
Sunday, November 15
Peter and the Wolf and The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Chicago, IL
Animal Architects-Building For Bugs Lake County Discovery Museum Wauconda, IL
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Jim Gill's "Symphony in Sneeze" Naperville, IL
The Pinocchio Show College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
Pet Photos With Santa - Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL
More Sunday Kids Events in Chicago and Suburbs Various Cities, IL
Be sure to click through the rest of the Events Calendar for more family fun! Or browse through the Ongoing Activities section, where you can find bowling alleys, museums, nature centers, or even pick indoor or outdoor activities, depending on the weather. If you're going out to eat, check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first.
Save!
Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Navy Pier
TechStuff
Park Ridge Speed Skating Club
A Sterling DesignMemories Wow!
Pump It Up Chicago
Win!!
Time is running out on your chance to win a family weekend pass to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair and 8 games from Out of the Box Publishing Inc.
Click here for details on how to win.
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