by KidSnips | Feb 2, 2023 | Parenting
It’s February – the month our thoughts often turn to love, Love, LOVE. And not just romantic love – love for family and friends and teachers and sometimes even the whole wide world! And in case you’re looking for a little something special for your child as a...
by KidSnips | Oct 27, 2022 | Parenting
Thanksgiving is coming – one of our favorite times of the year here at KidSnips because it’s always a good time to remember how grateful we are for all of you. We’re so thankful that you trust us with your precious little ones and their hair. November is also a great...
by Jasmin Morrell | Oct 4, 2022 | Parenting
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! All month long, through October 31, when you come to KidSnips for a full-price haircut Monday through Friday, we’ll donate $1 to Gigi’s Playhouse—a network of achievement centers providing free programming and support for...
by KidSnips | Sep 1, 2022 | Hair trends, Parenting
Have you had this experience? You go to a young child’s birthday party and the parents have gone ALL OUT. It’s got a theme and EVERYTHING is on theme – from the cake to the toilet paper in the bathroom. There’s even entertainment (which isn’t just a harried dad...
by KidSnips | Oct 29, 2021 | Parenting
You’ve probably heard how important it is to practice gratitude. After the last year and a half dealing with a pandemic, it seems more important than ever to remember to pause and remember the good things in our lives. Here are some simple ideas on ways to do that...
by KidSnips | Nov 17, 2020 | Parenting
As we begin to prepare for the holidays this year, we know it might feel a little overwhelming as parents, since we are all still dealing with COVID and trying to follow the CDC guidelines about limiting the number of people gathering. And as much as we want our...
by KidSnips | Sep 28, 2020 | Hair trends, Parenting
In these days of e-learning and not being able to go out and do all the things we all love doing, it can be hard on kids and parents alike. But maybe we can take a cue from those “school spirit days” when they would have wacky sock day or backwards day or school color...
by KidSnips | Mar 2, 2020 | Parenting
We all know quality family time is important. Good news: it doesn’t have to involve an expensive trip across the country or a fancy night out at the theater. It can be as simple as a walk around the block. Or getting your haircut together at KidSnips! I confess: Even...
by KidSnips | Mar 2, 2020 | Parenting
With spring break coming up, here’s a week’s worth of ideas to keep your family bonding inspiring, affordable and fun … including some family styling time with haircuts for all at KidSnips. We all know how important it is to spend time doing things together as a...
by KidSnips | Feb 6, 2020 | Parenting
Teaching our kids about self-love is the best Valentine we can give. Self-love and self-care are things we don’t talk about nearly enough, especially with our kids. What better time than Valentine’s Day to teach our kids how to celebrate their beautiful and unique...
by KidSnips | Feb 6, 2020 | Parenting
Four creative ways to show your heart for Valentine’s Day. At KidSnips, we believe there’s no such thing as “too much love.” Having it…or showing it. That’s why we love February: A whole month of inspiration to let our love shine in all kinds of ways! Cook up some...
by KidSnips | Jan 2, 2020 | Parenting
Sometimes it takes something a little extreme (a Chicago winter definitely qualifies for that) to discover the silver lining of it all. So what’s the silver lining of winter? Read on for classic cold-weather favorites plus a whole lot of new inspiration for...
by KidSnips | Nov 14, 2019 | Parenting
The biggest smiles don’t always come from the biggest gifts. This month we’re taking a look at an assortment of little ways to make the holidays memorable that don’t have anything to do with high-priced gifts. Our only requirements? They must be simple, joyful, and...
by KidSnips | Nov 14, 2019 | Parenting
It’s the little things that add up to one big happy holiday. That dreaded “holiday overwhelm” feeling can happen before you know it. Let us make it a little easier. Stop by your favorite KidSnips and check out our “Holiday Toy Shop” filled with kid AND parent approved...
by KidSnips | Oct 18, 2019 | Parenting
We’re feeling grateful this month. And there are tons of ways that you can feel grateful, too — even when it’s difficult. One of those ways is to donate a clean, gently used coat to any KidSnips hair salon. We’re collecting coats for the Chicago Bears Coat Drive, and...