Author Archive for Kristen Holub
Kristen Holub, mother of 2 and creator of EcoActivista.com, is an artist and business owner turned stay-at-home mom. She makes conscious and mindful decisions to keep the household eco-friendly and shares tip and tricks for others to do the same. She can always be found running around town with her kids, as she jots down and shares their great finds in the city.
Urban Gardens, Local Food!
As the weather finally starts to warm, I’m starting to think about the coming days with my kids at the parks, zoos, and pools. But to many farmers and urban gardeners in and around Chicago the change in seasons is their green light to get things growing! We are so fortunate to live in a [...]
Have You Been “Under the Picasso” Yet?
If you live in Chicago, then you know there are always tons of things going on in this city. When we have visitors, there are always the “easy” options when showing them around Chicago: go to a museum, see “The Bean”, explore Navy Pier. But I like to try to find things that are [...]
Chicago Consistently Ranked Top 10 Greenest Cities in US
Recently, you may feel like “being green” messages are everywhere. Well, that’s because they are! Here at Chicagonista, we feel that leading a lifestyle that’s as eco-friendly as possible is important, but that no one needs to revamp their entire way of life overnight. Writing from an eco-conscious mom point of view, each month [...]
Grow, Baby, Grow!
This Spring, my husband and I decided to make our large balcony into a container veggie garden instead of buying $100 worth of annuals as we’ve always done before. I asked him first what he thought about growing some vegetables out ther and his response was, “Why not do all vegetables?”. Yes! Why not? [...]
Build it Green with Greenmaker Supply
Like many parents who live in Chicago, you know that most of us somehow fit more into less space. For my husband and I, that is a conscious choice. We live in a loft where most of our living space (and our stuff!) is exposed, but we bought it for its 16′ ceilings, knowing we [...]
Time to Explore at Hobbitland
By Kristen Holub
There is a new indoor playground in Chicago, and it is setting itself apart! Hobbitland is a clean, open playplace which opened this March (2009) On Western Ave just South of North Ave. The area has been needing something like Hobbitland for a while now and I’m especially excited that I’ll be able to walk [...]
Find Your Inner Zen at Spanda Yoga Center
By Kristen Holub
As I searched for a good place to resume my prenatal yoga practice, I happened to hear of a studio called Spanda Yoga Center at 906 N. Damen that would not be too far for me. An acquaintance said that she had attended their Baby and Me yoga class and liked it, so [...]
Experience the Oasis at Soulistic Studio & Spa
By: Kristen Holub
Are you feeling stressed-out? Are you in need of some restoration, relaxation or rejuvenation? Then you should check out Soulistic Studios & Spa on Milwaukee Ave just North of Chicago Ave! Soulistic is a calm haven in the urban hustle and bustle that offers all kinds of classes and services sure to get [...]
The Red Balloon Raises The Bar
By: Kristen Holub
If you are looking for a unique gift for a child this year, check out The Red Balloon Co. on Damen in Bucktown. They celebrated their 10th anniversary this year, and since starting out a decade ago as a children’s furniture store, Red Balloon has grown into a multi-departmental children’s boutique with two [...]
Take Your City Kid to Kid City
By Kristen Holub
Since Winter seems like an endless season at this point, I have started to tire of our usual haunts, and staying home all day is getting old as well. We needed a new place to burn off some energy that was relatively close, not too expensive, and of course tons of fun. When [...]
