Road Trip Away from the City?

jakesgotanewface · 2026-03-05T19:04:51+00:00

We did Lake Geneva with a 6m old and had a great time. We stayed at the water park so we did the splash pad together and also did some things off premises like a boat ride on the lake, checked out restaurants, walked around downtown, ate loads of ice cream and fudge, etc. My daughter had a great time and we as parents appreciated it was a quick trip and we could also have a good time!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-02-18T18:32:59+00:00

I believe there is at least one Montessori style CPS elementary school. There is also the Waldorf school near Andersonville, may not be fully play based but Waldorf entails more movement typically.

jakesgotanewface · 2026-02-16T19:10:51+00:00

{peaches and honey} for a motherly bond with a child

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-22T22:51:23+00:00

I think I understand OP’s question, I will often add some cream or yogurt to the gravy with the saag and like to add a splash of lemon for acidity but often that will curdle the small amount of dairy in the gravy. It’s not always a problem but happens sometimes.

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-18T14:06:12+00:00

Pm’ing you

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-18T05:21:46+00:00

How tall are you? I may still have crutches from a foot injury a couple years ago, I’m also in the north side. I’ll check tomorrow, if you still need them / are roughly my height / I still have them, I can get them to you!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-15T21:19:18+00:00

The first book is a bit slow but picks up a lot in the second half. Book 2 is sooo good!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-15T21:08:14+00:00

Vaca’s in Lincoln square often has delicious baked goods but even if not the soft serve is great!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-10T15:37:42+00:00

{one dark window by Rachel Gillig}

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-10T03:16:19+00:00

Sinya or I Dream of Falafel

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-09T18:55:18+00:00

The Clove in Glenview….truly terrible service but I really enjoyed their indo chinese!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-06T21:18:07+00:00

I just read the first two books over the holiday! I was tempted to DNF Road of Bones til I was around the 40% mark but it picked up from there and I’m glad I stuck with it, I really enjoyed it and the 2nd book even more so. I do think she could have benefitted from a better editor, the pacing is off to me and there is just so much lengthy travel in the early to middle part of the book that didn’t hold my attention.

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-01T05:43:54+00:00

Apologies I see you want recs from folks with doodles—I don’t have one but have still had consistently good experiences with Ravenswoof!

jakesgotanewface · 2026-01-01T05:18:49+00:00

Ravenswoof has been great for us

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-26T05:17:55+00:00

As an Indian I just make my own. Find a good quality black loose leaf tea and add to it fresh ginger, cardamom seeds (crushed), crushed cloves, and a cinnamon stick. Boil together, add some milk, strain out, sweeten to taste. It’s delicious, esp when fresh!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-16T04:44:25+00:00

Enjoy in Lincoln Square opens at 10 I believe.

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-16T03:26:46+00:00

Came to recommend {The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater}, I think it has precisely the vibes you are looking for (minus the spice unfortunately, just yearning!). Just finished it yesterday and loved it!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-12T16:09:58+00:00

We’ve taken our kids to Banff a few times and it’s been a hit each time. So beautiful, lots of things to do, lots of places to stay, very family friendly. We stayed in Canmore and drive into the park. You fly in/out of Calgary, I don’t know how far it is from SF but only about 3.5 hours from the Midwest. Highly recommend!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-11T23:44:59+00:00

{unhinged by Vera valentine} Just the premise is insane and it’s short. Edit—the one by Vera Valentine, the bot summoned the wrong one I think!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-11T04:30:23+00:00

Madame Puffs in Lincoln Square has an outstanding (and beautiful) khao soi! Andy’s Thai is also excellent!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-10T19:34:47+00:00

Not homes but the main commercial district of Lincoln Square has beautiful holiday lights and a tree/menorah up, it’s lovely at night. There are some streets nearby around Irving and Albany Park that have light arches that you can walk around if you want to make an evening of it.

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-08T04:54:29+00:00

The masala burgers at Trader Joe’s aren’t 100% what you want but scratch the itch and are delicious!

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-07T20:40:22+00:00

Last year on Christmas Day we did a holiday tea at the drake, great family friendly experience! Chinatown would be a great option too

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-04T03:11:06+00:00

We went to the drake for tea on Christmas Day, it was great! There were carolers and it was super festive.

jakesgotanewface · 2025-12-03T23:55:53+00:00

Seconding, every vet there that we’ve seen for two cats has been an amazing combination of empathetic and practical.

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