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Friday Fun Five Nov 27 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Stroll on State Holiday Celebration November 28 in Rockford... Read More

Friday Fun Five Nov 20 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair November 19-22... Read More
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Nov. 19th is Family Literacy Night

November is Family Literacy Month and Nov. 19th is Family Reading Night. It’s a great excuse to turn off the electronics, sit together as a family, and read. There’s nothing like a good book to stimulate your child’s imagination and open up a whole new world... Read More

Friday Fun Five Nov 13 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Winter Sports Open House November 15 at Villa... Read More

Friday Fun Five Nov 6 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day... Read More
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Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating

Oaklee’s guest post from Sue Kirchner, local mom and owner of Chocolate Cake Moments, a website dedicated to helping parents relax, smile and enjoy their family and maybe even indulge themselves. Find Sue at www.chocolatecakemoments.com.    Halloween night can’t come soon enough for my kids. They... Read More

Friday Fun Five Oct 30 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events!   Halloween Family Magic Show October 31 in Park Ridge Looking... Read More
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Friday Fun Five Oct 23 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Monster Mash Bash October 24 in Oswego Spooky event where there... Read More

Friday Fun Five Oct 16 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Pumpkins on the Green October 17-18 in Glen Ellyn All... Read More
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Sweet Tips for a Healthier Halloween

On October 31st little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and creatures of all kind will once again march from one house to the next in search of sugary treats. Halloween can be scary, especially when it comes to the amount of calories and sugar consumed. Dr. Dyan Hes, Medical... Read More

The Happy Kid Handbook

Finally, someone has come up with a realistic manual for raising happy kids! A new book, The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World, offers a straightforward approach that produces happy children and sane parents. The author, Katie Hurley, LCSW, is... Read More

Friday Fun Five Oct 9 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Didier Farms Pumpkinfest Runs through October 31 in Lincolnshire Hayrides,... Read More
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Parties at Elk Grove Park District

              Make memories that will last a lifetime with a party at the Elk Grove Park District. Choose a party theme to fit your age group. We offer organized parties that are filled with excitement and surprise. We accept reservations for... Read More

Friday Fun Five Oct 2 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Autumn Harvest Festival October 3 in Arlington Heights  There will... Read More
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Product Review: Bug Bands

Do the mosquitoes and ticks drive you indoors this time of year because you don’t want to use nasty chemical-filled sprays? Here’s an all-natural bug repellent product that’s safe for the whole family. The BugBand Insect Repellent is DEET-free and uses naturally derived geraniol to repel... Read More

Friday Fun Five Sept 25 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories!   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Platform Tennis Open House and Exhibition September 25 in Glen... Read More

Product Review: Hip Appeal Hands-Free Wrap

Like most moms, I wouldn’t dream of wearing a bulky fanny pack today, but I need something to keep my hands free to hold kids, push a stroller and carry groceries all at the same time. Here’s a functional, stylish and affordable solution: the Hip Appeal.... Read More

Friday Fun Five Sept 18 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Fall Fest 2015 September 18-20 in Des... Read More
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Try Something New in a Local Class

            Whether your kids are into sports or cooking, there are so many opportunities to explore a new interest or perfect a current hobby. Here are some businesses that offer classes for you to try. Don’t forget to check out your local... Read More
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First Annual Museum Week Coming to Chicago!

For the first time ever, 12 of Chicago’s most beloved institutions will come together for seven days of exclusive offers, events, special programs and giveaways. Running from Oct. 1-7, 2015, the Chicago Museum Week is hosted by Museums in the Park,  and is designed for Chicagoans and visitors... Read More
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Friday Fun Five Sept 11 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Fall issue, or search our calendar of events! Family Fun Fest and Classic Car... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 4 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Last Fling 2015 September 4-7 in... Read More
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Stay Cool at the Pool

Summer’s not over yet! It’s going to be toasty hot this weekend so grab your sunscreen and head to a pool to stay cool. These facilities are open through the Labor Day weekend. Check their individual websites for pool hours and costs. Bolingbrook Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 28 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Phillips Park Zoo’s 100th Birthday Celebration... Read More
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Keep Summer Going–Oaklee’s 4 Tips 4 Fun

Although school has started, don’t give up on summer fun just yet. There is still plenty of warm weather to get outside and enjoy summer fun activities. Here are 4 ideas to keep summer alive. Organize a block party.Invite the neighborhood kids and parents over. Share... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 21 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Puddle Jumpers Morning / Pig Pen... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 14 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by THE CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW 2015 For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Slide the... Read More
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Is your Toddler Ready for Preschool?

Oaklee’s guest post from Brightwheel, a free mobile technology and communication tool for schools and daycares.  Back to school season for any parent is a hectic time. But for parents of toddlers it’s a huge decision to make: Is she ready to start preschool? Most kids... Read More
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Check your Child Care for Safe Products

Guest post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director for Kids in Danger (KID), a Chicago-based non-profit dedicated to improving children’s product safety. How safe is your state’s child care product safety rules? Most states have recently worked to change the rules on background checks for child care workers or immunization requirements for... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 7 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by LUPUS SOCIETY WALK For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! 2nd Annual Kite Fest 2015... Read More