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Parents know the dilemma: Going Out to Eat often means a fussy toddler, a screen, and taking turns walking around with the little one (s). This might not always be the scenario, but it happens (a lot). The Norwegian, a Rockford, Illinois, locally-owned restaurant offers fresh, Norwegian dishes with a space made just for little ones. sip on espresso, salmon, and chef-created dishes while the little ones play on the floor with Magntiles or duplos (parents and grandparents are o

Have you ever wondered what is in your food, or where it came from? Dear reader, this post is for you! If you live in Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin, Little Guide 815 will give you a great itinerary for a fun-filled farm-hopping excursion for the whole family! Note: We are going to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner plans, and we highly recommend checking to see if the farms are open before visiting. Bring a cooler bag for your groceries! We are going to be trav

If your family loves Lego, Star Wars, and trains, Buffalo Phil’s will be one of the best dining options in the entire Midwest (there is another secret we will tell you later, too!). Buffalo Phil’s offers standard American food, like pizza, nachos, salad, and chicken. Most items come delivered to your table by train (some items are too big- like a large pizza). Everything you might need, like a straw, extra napkins, etc. also gets delivered by train. Many booths are availab

Looking for a place to let your toddler play while you sip on coffee and chat with a friend or send a few emails? Go visit Terra Cottage in Beloit, Wisconsin! The S'mores Latte Terra Cottage offers two - hour sessions (booked online) for your little one to play while you relax, or play with them! The play space is entirely fenced off, so there's no escaping. Multiple play spaces, small climbing structures, and snack areas are available at Terra Cottage. Bring your own socks