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“Chique” Tip: Hidden Gems in Hyde Park
This past Sunday, the boys & I went to the Hyde Park Art Center for our monthly visit to their Second Sunday event.…
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“Chique Tip: Creative Bouquet
One of the traditions in the Montessori classroom is to make the space a peaceful place. In PJ’s class the children arrange flowers to put on the work tables. …
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“Chique” Tip: Flower Power
PJ & I are beach bound and I picked a fresh flower from the garden as my chosen accessory! As most of you know, I rarely go without my cowboy hat in summer so the bloom is the perfect compliment. …
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“Chique” Family: Mother’s Day in August
One of the simple pleasures in life is watching your children grow up in front of you, but a close second would be witnessing their spellbound amazement as they experience natures mysteries unfold. …
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“UnChique” Tip: The Weed that Almost Got me Arrested!
And this weed, is definitely not worth a night in jail. It is not medicinal, nor endangered, and it’s actually in the carrot family, yet the park district security guard told me I could be arrested for stealing weeds.…