A Little Time and a Keyboard: Nibbles Play Cafe
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Showing posts with label Nibbles Play Cafe. Show all posts

Valentine's Day at Nibbles' Play Cafe {A Sweet Special Event}

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Nibbles' Play Cafe in Wheeling has a number of special events throughout each month. From character visits, to holiday celebrations, to kids' entertainment provided by local acts, to service projects that little ones can help with, to storytimes, and to events for parents, Nibbles' Play Cafe has a bunch to choose from. Last week, we were treated to a wonderful Valentine's Day Celebration at Nibbles' Play Cafe and would love to tell you all about it!

When we first entered the cafe, we were immediately greeted by a happy face. The cafe was decorated with festive Valentine's Day decorations. All of the reserved tables were labeled with cute little hearts. Since reservations are recommended for an event like this, the cafe was very calm. This made it easy for families to enjoy the fun! Plus, the cafe was alive with music, helping pep up kids to have fun!

A nice little buffet was set up. There were delights for everyone in the family! Parents and grandparents enjoyed choices of salads and sandwiches including a grilled cheese on a pretzel roll (yum), chicken salad, and a turkey sandwich. I love the sandwiches at Nibbles because they are always high quality. They are beautifully prepared and the vegetation is always colorful and fresh. (As opposed to the slimy vegetation that you will find elsewhere.) For the kiddos, there were chicken nuggets (a perennial favorite), heart-shaped sun butter sandwiches, gold fish, and fruit cups. A choice of drinks rounded out the buffet. The love was definitely present in all of the food. (Seriously, at how many kid's events can you actually say that you liked the food! I enjoyed the food at Nibbles'!)
A nice buffet with fresh food being added throughout the evening

Besides playing in the play areas, kids were entertained by songs and a balloon artist. The kids had a great time watching the balloon artist to check out his next creation. They were so mesmerized that they were actually sedate while waiting in line. An added treat--kids could also have their faces painted. What a crowd pleaser! Additionally, Nibbles' had a Valentine craft set up. It is always fun to put those little hands to work! ;)

My daughter was busy during the entire event. She engaged in all of the activities and had a blast!

Getting the place moving!

What's he making?

To cap the evening off, Kathleen, Nibbles' owner, hand delivered a Valentine's cookie and a piece of chocolate cake to each visitor. Kathleen really does put a personal touch on everything, which adds to the experience.

A special event at Nibbles' is something that parents and kids will enjoy. Just looking ahead, there are a couple that look interesting including a brunch with Curious George (March 10), Nibbles' Annual Easter Egg Hunt (March 30), and a Tinkerbell Party (April 7).  Also, don't forget that you can have a birthday party at Nibbles'!  Check Nibbles' website for more detailed information including more events and registration info.

For more on Nibbles' Play Cafe, check our previous review.

**Disclosure: We received a complimentary visit to Nibbles' Play Cafe through our affiliation with US Family Guide in order to perform an accurate review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% our own.



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Nibbles' Play Cafe--Much More Than a Place to Play {and a Coupon}

Thursday, December 6, 2012

You know how much I love Nibbles' Cafe. I think that we in Chicagoland are so lucky to have a place like this to enjoy with our little ones. Nibbles provides a place where the little ones (specifically the 0-6 set) and their families can relax and have some fun. There are several play areas to stimulate imaginative play for the little ones and tea and coffee concoctions for parents to sip---something for everyone. The Cafe provides a menu that will appeal to both adults and kids. The menu is very well-rounded, so you do not leave feeling guilty about what you fed your child. Love it!

Today, I want to share with you a little bit that I learned about Nibbles' special programs. Nibbles' holds a range of special programs including character visits, birthday parties, family events, and workshops to help parents. Here is some more detail:

Nibbles Play Cafe, an indoor play place and café, not only provides open play opportunities for families but also creates very special events for children.  Several times per month in the evenings and on the weekends, magical moments are created by princesses from Looking Glass Friends Entertainment, Inc. and superheros and other favorite children's characters from Kick Productions.  Nibbles has created a wonderful Fashion Show hosted by Barbie who taught all the girls how to walk the runway, had  a surprise birthday party for Superman, and had a Neverland playdate where Tink, Peter Pan, and Wendy told their story and played through the afternoon with the children.  In addition to creating special moments for children, Nibbles frequently has great events for adults including a special Grandparents Brunch and an upcoming Sleep Training Workshop to help parents find a way to get their children to sleep through the night. 

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Fun for the Kids, a Breather for Mom at Nibbles' Play Cafe

Sunday, November 25, 2012

This weekend, we visited Nibbles' Play Cafe in Wheeling. After a week off of school, my daughter really needed a change of scenery. After a week off of school, mom also needed some down time. So, we headed to Nibbles'!

Nibbles' Play Cafe is a place where mom, dad, and the kids all can have a nice time. The Cafe is designed for children 6 and younger. There are not many venues designed specifically for this age set, so this definitely sets Nibbles' Play Cafe apart!

The cafe has several differently-themed play areas. There is an awesome train table, an area to play with cars and little people, a play kitchen serving up delights, a puppet stage ready for a show, a soft playing area for the youngest visitors, an inspiring dress-up area, and a construction zone with a wall where you can set up ramps and tubes for a ball maze. Additionally, there was a cute Thanksgiving inspired craft for the kids with more crafts and games behind the counter available upon request. A ton of fun and play-based stimulation for the little ones!


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Nibbles Cafe: Great for Moms and Little Ones--and a Deal!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

When my daughter was in preschool, we learned about an awesome place called Nibbles Play Cafe. I loved it because it was a place where she could play safely while I sat down for a few minutes to have a cup of tea. The cafe has several different themed play areas that you can easily see from spots all over the cafe. Therefore, it was somewhere that allowed us to get out of the house without being a place where I would have to constantly chase her down (aka too much work). Plus, I knew that I would be able to get her a healthy meal there as opposed to something I felt bad about giving her. Additionally, it has a ton of special events, that will make kids sparkle! Kat and I took the girls there and they could literally play for hours! Additionally, the staff was very engaging and friendly.

If you are looking for somewhere to take the wee ones, Nibbles is a good choice. Here is some more about Nibbles Play Cafe: Nibbles Play Cafe is a fusion of indoor play center and family-friend restaurant where moms connect with other moms over coffee, lunch and more while their children enjoy a great play experience. There are a variety of play areas for children 0 to 7 years of age including dress up, a train table, arts and crafts area, a baby area, and more.Check the website calendar for daily activities, special dinner events, brunches, kids programs.  Great for playdates, rainy day activity, birthday parties and other special family occasions. Free wi fi.
 

Daily admission for children between ages of 1-7 is $7.50 for 1st child; $3.75 for additional siblings. Group rates are available. Currently, you can receive one free admission with $10 food purchase at Nibbles Play Cafe through a Windy City Kids Guide Coupon. Click here for the coupon. The coupon is valid through October 31, 2012. Nibbles Play Cafe is located at 13 Huntington Lane in Wheeling, IL.




***Disclosure: I will receive a free day at Nibbles Play Cafe for this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
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