April 21, 2008

Gene Gini

Green Genes Boutique Opens

Go shorty, it’s Earth Day.

Take the party to Green Genes, Andersonville’s new organic-focused children’s boutique. Founded by former nanny and kids’ art therapist Heather Muenstermann and partner Christina Isperduli, the shop is a haven for the ecoconscious.

It’s stocked with everyday essentials like GDiapers (with flushable or compostable pads); Green to Grow’s BPA-free bottles; wood blocks and games from HaPe toys; and clothing  in sizes newborn to ten, like Pura Vida’s bamboo jeans.

Peckish? Organic lollipops and soy nut bars are perfect for taking straight to da club.

Da clubhouse, that is.

Green Genes, 5111 North Clark Street, between Winona Street and Carmen Avenue, Andersonville (773-944-9250 or green-genes.com).

GO
Six Flags Great America Opening Day
What: Theme park’s coasters are back in motion for another season.
Why: You feel the need, the need for speed.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (thru May 21; daily thereafter).
Where: Great America Parkway, off I94, rte. 132 (847-249-4636).

CHUG
Bin Wine Cafe Milk and Juice Flights
What: New brunch menu offers strawberry, choc, vanilla, and banana milk drinks for kids.
Why: Holy cow.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., at North Ave., Bucktown (773-486-2233)

WEAR
Luella Bartley Tonic Tees
What: Proceeds from Brit designer’s new tees for adults support The Global Fund for Children.
Why: Nurture with nature.
When: Goodness knows.
Where: Online at tonicgen.com.