All photos courtesy of The Graceful Ordinary via Matt Reeves Nestled elegantly along the scenic Fox River, downtown St. Charles’ newest...

Hug your kids now! I am serious, once you read this historical fiction tale of how children are essentially kidnapped from their parents,...

When I think of Drew Barrymore I instantly think of three things. 'E.T.', which then resulted in my second thought... Her lack of a...

LOCATION OPTIONS: Funway Entertainment Center (Batavia) St. Charles Bowl The moment you catch a whiff of that bowling lane oil and the...

I wanted to select a book that had to do with something local. And, did I find one! This is one of my favorites that I read with one of...

You don’t have to be Irish to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. How do you celebrate? Do you catch leprechauns with the kids? Do you...

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get in the kitchen and bake up or decorate store-bought treats for your sweetie! From cake pops,...

During these long months of COVID, parents worldwide are spending more time at home with their kids than ever before. For some families,...

February is National Eating Disorder Month, and for the first time since owning FOTF, I am going to share my eating disorder story....

Who here makes a New Year’s resolution and sticks to it? I try, but I’ll admit that they rarely last longer than a week. So this year,...

January 2021 is the perfect time for a screen-time detox. A new year gives us a chance to look ahead, and this month is traditionally...

Traditions are what the holidays are made of. Whether it’s getting a fresh tree, driving around to view Christmas lights or deciding who...

Admittedly, things are different this year. But different can be good. While our Thanksgiving holiday plans are a little smaller and may...

As this wild year nears its end, one thing we can all agree on is the importance of finding a renewed focus on our health and well-being....

I have a strong marriage with my husband, but if I ever want to test just how strong it is, I add a slightly cumbersome DIY project to...

It's fair to say that the 'rona is getting close to cancelling yet another 2020 holiday, but that doesn't mean we can't still make this fun!

By Chrissy Somers, Owner + Founder, FamiliesOnTheFox.com I have a tumultuous relationship with food. I love everything I shouldn’t, but...

Some of our FAVORITE academic extras to help our kiddos maintain their learning from last year, and grow beyond it!

By Chrissy Somers, Owner + Founder, FamiliesOnTheFox.com Celebrating your ten year wedding anniversary while "Sheltering in Place"...

It's not about deprivation or weight loss. It's about living life happily, confidently, and loving who you see in the mirror.