All Entries in the "Living Green" Category
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 [...]
Be Still My Bleeding Heart
I love sweets and although I am trying to maintain a vegan lifestyle, sweets are often where things really fall apart for me. Luckily, there is a place in town that can satisfy your need for beautiful, sustainable, decadence while also offering a flavorful, health-conscious choice. Located in the heart of LakeView, nestled on an [...]
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 I’ll [...]
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? I [...]
Shawn Johnson host a Chicago Family Event and win a Flip Camcorder
“The Olympic spirit is alive in Chicago” as Michael Jordan said on the Chicago2016 promo video and so we couldn’t be more excited that Gymnastic Olympian and Dancing with the Stars winner Shawn Johnson will be hosting a family event here in Chicago. Kraft Brand’s Lunchables with Shawn Johnson launch the Lunch Your Tummy Right [...]
French Markets: A Sign of Spring
By Farrah Brown This year, spring has been a long time coming. We have had a long, brutal winter. But a sure sign that spring is here… outdoor market season! This weekend is the inaugural weekend for most of the french markets in the Chicagoland area. The term “french market” refers to the style of [...]
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 [...]
Chicago Green Families Hosts An Eco Friendly Networking Event
By: Jen Khatchatrian Chicago Green Families meets regularly to increase awareness regarding conservation, continue education about green lifestyles, network our members with the green community in Chicago and support our local green businesses. The beauty of this organization is that you do not have to be “green” to be involved. Since our members share the [...]
Chicago Smart Green Families Hosts An Eco Chic Event
by Jennifer Khatchatrian December 1, 2008- Do you ever wonder how to start making your home more environmentally friendly? Look no further! Whether you live in a single family, a condo or an apartment, rest assured there are several changes you can make in your home to save energy, reduce waste and put the green [...]
