Monthly Musts // April 2016

Monthly Musts is a series that showcases a few things for Chicagoans to do during the upcoming month, a few things that Chicago parents might want to do with their kiddos {#iadoremomlife}, and a few things ANYBODY should do… whether you live in Chicago, Alaska, Mexico or some place in between! Take a look!

I hope this coming month can top our fun-filled March! And I’m also hoping for as little rain as possible… you know the phrase, April showers bring May flowers? Well that just puts a damper on our plans of city walks, park visits, and outdoor lunch dates. Even though we’ve been pretty busy, we are SO over being cooped up in our tiny apartment and are SO ready to spend the majority of our time outside. Bring on the sunshine and daffodils, April… pleaseeee! And yes, I’m speaking for every mom in America! #kidsneedtobeoutside #fortheparentssake

MONTHLY MUSTS FOR CHICAGOANS: 

1. If you’re a beetles fan, then you definitely don’t want to miss this! A one-night-only musical called “Let It Be” is coming to the Rosemont Theatre this Saturday, April 2nd. It’s supposed to be a celebration of the music of the Beatles and it sounds like a blast! Get your tickets here.

2. Looking for a food-filled evening in the Gold Coast? Then the 7th annual Taste of the Gold Coast is for you! Happening Wednesday, April 6th from 6-9 at Germania Place, dress in your cutest cocktail attire and get ready to try bites from an array of restaurants in the Gold Coast, such as Del Frisco’s and Carmine’s. Yum! Ticketing info here. 

3. Head to one of my favorite fairs at The Merchandise Mart: the One of a Kind Spring Show! It’s more of a “fair” then a “show” but nevertheless, it is such a fun thing to do! Isaiah and I have actually been going for years and it never fails to disappoint. There are over 300 talented vendors to check out! Lots of great food to try, pretty jewelry to try on {and buy} and art for your house. This year, it’s taking place April 29-May 1. See ticketing information here.

MONTHLY MUSTS FOR CHICAGO FAMILIES: 

1. BCBirthday Party Ultimate Birthday Bash! We have our tickets already and are looking forward to a fun evening at Lil’ Kickers Lake Street this Sunday night, from 4-6:30 PM. Live music entertainment for the littles, cute activities like face painting and balloon art, along with pizza, snacks, and more all brought to you by Bump Club for their annual birthday bash! Can’t wait! 

2. The really amazing musician, Lisa Loeb, is performing a kid’s concert at Old Town School of Folk Music on Sunday, April 17th at 11:00 AM. I mean, SO COOL! More info here.

3. Monica + Andy has a whole calendar of music events being offered each month. And afterwards, they serve milk and cookies to each of the kiddos. We’ve gone a few times to see and sing along with Mr. Tim. It’s so fun! Check out their event calendar here.

MONTHLY MUSTS FOR ANYONE IN THE WORLD:

1. Happy April Fool’s Day tomorrow! Play a joke on someone, duh!! Here are some ideas for funny pranks and here are some family friendly joke ideas to play on the kids… you’re welcome! 

2. National Siblings Day is on the 10th, so find those cute kid pics and get ready to post them on facebook! Oh! And “like” I Adore What I Love’s fbook page while you’re at it! 

3. Make sure to set your DVR for “The Real Housewives of Dallas” series premiere on Bravo, which airs on Monday, April 11th. Watch the trailer here. Can’t wait!!!

4. Your taxes are due on the 15th… hurry up and get those done!!! This might not be the most exciting monthly must, but it is a necessary one.

5. Earth Day is the 22nd. Go plant a tree!! Check out this Pinterest board for ideas to celebrate with your kiddos! 

6. Passover is this month, and Jewish or not, you should eat lotza matzah! There’s so many ways to do it… you can top your unleavened bread with butter, cream cheese, PB&J, honey, tuna, orrrrr you can make yourself my fave: matzah pizza! Mmmmm

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So many great ideas, right?! Please share this post link to your wall and/or share with your friends via email or text so you don’t forget to do these fun things!!!!!!!! As always, be sure to tell me if you end up taking any of my suggestions when you’re filling up your calendar and planning out your free time =)

What’s on your agenda for April? I want to hear allll the plans!