Family
From kids' gifts to family getaways and sightseeing right here in Chicago, our Family section has something for parents, kids, and those with a well-developed inner child!
23. No Pixie Dust Needed
Value: $50
Believing is just the beginning... What if there were a world where fairies and sparrow men lived? Where they played music, danced, and sang under the light of fireflies. There is such a place! It's the world of Never Land! A place called Pixie Hollow where Tinker Bell and her fairy friends explore exciting adventures together! Perfect for any little girl, this basket is filled with hours of fun. The basket features a Tinkerbell figurine, Wendy's Music Box, Tinkerbell puzzle, Tinkerbell lip gloss, and a halo garland all in a beautiful reusable basket.
Donor: Steven and Gretchen Carlotti
24. The Written Word
Value: $50
In our fast-paced and often impersonal world of digital technology — where messages disappear almost as soon as they are delivered - the arrival of a personal note on elegant, timeless stationery has greater impact than ever before. Use this colorful stationery set to step back and reconnect with old friends and impress new ones. Set includes 5 twenty card packs with matching envelopes, small note set with pencils, magnetic to do list and weekly organizer in reusable decorative box.
Donor: Steven and Gretchen Carlotti
25. Gymboree Chicago
Value: $125
At Gymboree, you can enjoy a variety of hands on activities with your children or let them burn off some extra energy in a sports class. With $75 off a class enrollment or party package to celebrate an upcoming birthday, the choices are endless and the memories will be unforgettable. After the fun, take the family to Stanley's Kitchen & Tap with this $50 gift card! Stanley's specializes in home-style cooking with a Southern twist. Supper entrees include American home-style favorites such as chicken fried steak, meatloaf, pork chops, and catfish. Your kids will love our PB&J and mini-corn dogs, and Stanley's gives the tykes a free scoop of ice cream after dinner. City of Chicago Gymboree Locations Only
Donor: Gymboree Play & Music of Chicago, Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
26. The Best View of Chicago
Value: $125
Same building, new name! Do not miss your chance to view Chicago from the Willis Tower. Whether you want to see the streets below your feet at the Skydeck Ledge or count the surrounding states on a clear day, you will not be disappointed with the view. A 4 ticket tour package is just 1,353 feet away, or should we say, "up in the air"! Finish off the tour with a $25 gift certificate at Corner Bakery.
Donor: Matt Dobry/US Equities Realty, Alliance Paper & Food Service
27. Foreign Language Star
Value: $125
Make learning a second language fun for your children. With a $100 Gift Certificate good towards tuition for any Fun Immersion program in Spanish, French, Italian, German or Mandarin Chinese, an Around the World with Language Stars music CD with 4 songs in each language and a Language Stars T-shirt, your child will be a worldly traveler before you know it. Keep up the international flair with a meal at Uncle Julio's with this $25 gift card! Language Stars for new students only, expires 3/12/11; Uncle Julio's certificate valid thru 2/5/2011, not valid as tax or gratuity
Donor: Language Stars
28. Works of Art
Value: $125
Tour the NEW Modern Wing of The Art Institute of Chicago, but do not forget about the rest of the classic artwork throughout the museum. A set of artwork books is included to keep you inspired. After viewing more than 300,000 works of art, refuel with a $25 Gift Certificate to Corner Bakery. General Admission for Four
Donor: Art Institute of Chicago, Alliance Paper & Food Service
29. Mary Magdelene
Value: $136
Jan Hollebrands has created a doll with lifelike detail and grace from the "Women of the Bible" series. This limited edition, number 662 of 2500, comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Donor: Shirley Velasquez
30. Paddy O'Day
Value: $147.53
This beautiful collectible doll from the Jane Withers collection is based on the film of the same name! This limited edition, number 548 of 5,000, comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Donor: Shirley Velasquez
31. Spoil Your Cat
Value: $173
Perfect pampering package for a cat lover: plush cat bed, treats jar, 2 packs cat treats, cat toys, double feeding dish, "train your owner" cat training flash cards, Cats coffee table book, 4 Lulu hand-painted wine glasses, cat creamer, 2 flour sack dish towels, Met Museum of Art 28 cat notecards and a Troika cat key ring. -
Donor: Charlene Soby
32. A Kiss of Florida Sunshine
Value: $300
Two-night stay in 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation condo or townhouse in Kissimmee, Florida located minutes from Disney World. Accommodations include full kitchen, linens, washer/dryer, access to clubhouse with pool and sauna. Subject to availability excluding holidays. Additional nights available from donor at $100/night plus Florida tax. Expires December 20, 2010.
Donor: Charles Kass
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