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Free Playtime at Rainbow Play Systems: Where every day is a comfortable 70-ish degrees.

I love the snow. But sometimes it can really cramp your playground-playin’ style. Am I right? Here’s a little scoop I got from a friendly reader (thanks, Erika!): Did you know the Rainbow Play Systems show room has a free … Continue reading

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Rock Climbing at REI Bloomington: No strings attached (just a really strong harness).

I think it’s fair to say my boy inherited mama’s daredevil genes. And wow, am I a daredevil! No I’m not. That’s why when the hubs told me he was taking the little man rock climbing at REI, I had … Continue reading

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Free Kid Fun at Ikea. (No, it’s not jumping on the beds.)

Whaddya know? You have two more reasons to go to IKEA this week (besides those adorable curtains/watering cans/binny things you’ve been eyeing). And they are: 1. Kids 12 and under eat free in the restaurant on Tuesdays (no purchase necessary). Also … Continue reading

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The Works: Making science fun (and not just in that blow-stuff-up kinda way).

I’ll admit it. I had never heard of The Works before getting a Living Social Deal for half off admission for four. It sounds right up my little marble-run-loving boy’s alley. And if it weren’t for the fact that we just … Continue reading

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Hyland Play Area (Chutes and Ladders): A playground on steroids.

Sure, you could take the kids to the neighborhood park (AGAIN!). But let’s face it, they can do those monkey bars in their sleep. Freshen up their swinging, hanging and sliding routine and take them to the mother of all … Continue reading

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