so . . . now what??  kline creek farm has a summer full of fun planned, and little ones can even practice some farm chores like feedin’ chickens and veggie pickin’!  stop by millennium park for free “wiggleworms” classes (then go cool off in the fountain after class), and check out chicago botanic garden’s full schedule of summer fun for kids, including free musical entertainment, gardening tips and nature nights!

Mama, let your babies grow up to be yelpers. Check out Yelp.com for everything from baby gear to maternity clothes, kid-friendly restaurants to playful parks, even pediatricians. Thousands of moms and dads can't be wrong! www.yelp.com

This April the disco gives a big welcome to h&m  as our official outfitter for the family. Grab your egg shakers for the kiddies and goodies for mom and dad too, along with h&m's new looks and coupons for the spring and store locator info.  hit the dance floor & you could win an h&m gift card! then, keep coming back for more h&m goodies throughout the year & don't forget to keep checking out their look of the month!

new social network for parents that we wholeheartedly endorse - momslikeme is a great resource and networking opportunity for momslike you! stop by and check it out here - make some noise, pass it on, and be amongst the founding mommas in your community.

Tom's Shoes has combined four of my passions...shoes, charity, art and parties to form one of the coolest companies I've ever heard of!  They will be on hand at the November BLD for participants to purchase shoes and decorate them themselves or have the artists from art & soul beautify them.  For every pair of Toms Shoes sold a pair will be given to someone in need.  Come join the party at BLD and then plan one for yourself!

one of them (for sure) has to be braxton (pictured here). the winner of our "big kids" dance contest and one of the two chicago representatives going on to vote for the best little dancer in america. make sure to vote!

I can hardly wait until my girls are old enough to have their Birthday parties at this incredible spa for the “younger set.” I’ve always believed that all girls should be treated like princesses and at Sweet and Sassy they surely will be! From their Pink Limos to their amazing staff it is truly a unique experience. How lucky we are to have them onboard at BLD Chicago glammin’ up the kiddos with hairdos and sparkles…come check them out!

I’m always on the lookout for the “coolest” new classes and activities for my kids and Art and Soul Chicago is definitely my new favorite! Kids ages 0-17 can explore and create in a fun and nurturing environment that they will love. The talented staff of Art and Soul Chicago will be adding some flair to BLD Chicago with tattoos/facepainting for the kids, but you just have to go check out their studio in Andersonville to see all they offer.

Kids Dance is introducing children 2 years and up to the fine arts through dance. Their phenomenal instructors teach all types of dance in their studio and will be teaching the BLD crowd some dance moves as well as judging the Stride Rite National Dance Contest in Chicago. If your kiddos want to hone their dancin' skills between BLD events, Kids Dance is the place to be!

our good friends at purple asparagus are having their 4th annual corks and crayons benefit at webster's wine bar. a great chance to sample amazing food, have fun with your kids and help raise money for a great cause. more info here

our incredibly talented house photographer Marianne went to baby loves disco at taste of chicago last month and turned in some great shots. take a peek here . If you couldn't make it, you'll be able to visit Marianne and have your picture taken in September and November at BLD Chicago

I've got to admit, I'm constantly dragging my kids all over the place, which oftentimes means eating on the run. I'm always looking for quick, convenient ways to give them healthy snacks. Lifeways has come out with a great new smoothie for kids called ProBugs that the kids will love and so will you. Try them out at Baby Loves Disco, Naperville and Chicago. Who says you shouldn't eat bugs? --

You may have met Jackie (and experienced her incredible energy) in the chill-out area of the November BLD. She was the one playing with the kiddos, giving them stickers, tattoos, and coloring pages. This month, Jackie will be doing what she and Stroller Strides do best...taking care of mom! Look for Stroller Strides special "mommy lounge" at BLD Chicago and check out Stroller Strides today at www.strollerstrides.com. What's Stroller Strides you ask? It's the perfect answer for the busy mom looking to get or stay fit AND spend time with your kids and other moms!

FasTracKids is experiments, games, crafts, and technology - all inside a wonderful facility. it's learning disguised as fun (or is it the other way around?) either way - it's a new way to play and learn like never before. check them out here and look for Fastrackids at the December BLD where they'll be bringing prizes, games and more.

Yelp.com is a web site where locals write reviews of their favorite businesses. You already know that asking friends is the best way to find restaurants, dentists, hairstylists, and anything local. Yelp makes it fast and easy by collecting and organizing your friends' recommendations in one convenient place. give a yelp and see what you can hear.

great clip of bld chicago host momma tiffanie sperling doing her baby loves disco thing on the WGN morning news right here

chicago host mom tiffanie is not only the coolest lady in town, she's also the proud parent of taylor who grabbed first place in the naperville diaper derby (a crawling race). when asked to comment tiffanie said "I attribute her athletic prowess to stroller fitness and of course BABY LOVES DISCO since her first BLD appearance was at 1 week old, not including the two-months prior to her birth! click here to see the picture all big like.

it is indeed an honor to have chicago's own superstar dj bald eagle as our man behind the wheels of steel at baby loves disco chicago. get a free bald eagle podcast by clicking here. and feel the power and glory! known for his parties and residencies: life during wartime (since 2003!) & prime time of your life you can check out the bald eagle's myspace spot here. or just come see him at baby loves disco!

By disco day Elena is the mama who creates, designs and distributes the yummy snacks at BLD. By night she is also a proud parent and a board member of Purple Asparagus. and when elena rips off her glasses, she bears the “S” of super woman across her chest and flexes her status as the momtrepreneur behind the coolest new establishment in Chicago, The Kids Table - a unique shop, school, lounge where parents and kids learn how to cook and eat healthy and eat together! whew. go Elena. check out the kids table.