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Chicago Holidays

Living paycheck to paycheck definitely means that vacations are a luxury for the few. Even a flight to the East Coast to visit my own family is out of the question this year, as finances need to be brought under control. As a mother, I feel guilty that I can’t give my son the experience of traveling to various destinations or even the Lake Erie Peninsula of my youth. In the city of Chicago itself, even a typical stay needs the budget cut.

Get rid of the blame. The most important thing is the time we spend together. Here are some options to higher cost alternatives.

If you can’t afford to go to a Chicago Bulls game, attend a local college basketball game, ie Depaul, University of Chicago, Loyola, etc. My 8 year old was just as happy and it was pizza night at the game so we saved money on concessions with a free slice of pizza.

Can’t afford the Mexican Resort? – Take your kids to Pilsen, the Mexican neighborhood right off the 18th street pink line train stop. Your children will be able to experience authentic Mexican culture in the United States instead of a sterile cruise ship and resort where everyone speaks English. Learn more at the National Museum of Mexican Art located at 1859 W. 19th St. Visit a Panaderia (Mexican bakery). Let your children choose a delicious cake. Don’t forget to pick one for yourself too!

The following week, visit Chinatown! When the weather warms up, take the kids to Ping Tom Park. The possibilities of traveling the world within Chicago are endless.

Resort Activities: How about taking your kids Zumba together? This works best for children over the age of 7. I took my son to a Zumba class with the teacher’s permission. Model for your children that movement is wonderful.

How about a family karaoke? A great place to do karaoke with the family over dinner is Hiromi’s, located at 3609 W. Lawrence. It’s a quaint family run Filipino/Japanese karaoke restaurant. No stage needed. You can sit at the table and sing your heart out with the children.

Tour boats in Chicago can be expensive. Have you ever thought about the Chicago Water Taxi? An all day pass is $10.00 for the weekend. You can hop on and off at various points in downtown Chicago, as well as Ping Tom Park in Chinatown.

They’d turn me in if I didn’t mention the wonderful museums. A favorite museum for tourists and Chicagoans alike is the Museum of Science and Industry. A highly interactive museum that will keep children busy for hours.

You can create memories that will last a lifetime without an expensive vacation. Enjoy the city and most importantly, the time you spend with your family.

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