holiday spending in Chicago

German goodies at the Christkindlmarket, $30.

A ride on the flight simulator with Dad at the Museum of Science and Industry, $8.

(Tristan is now more than ever convinced he wants to drive race cars. Not fly.)

Cupcakes at Sarah's (because the line for Bratwurst at the German market was too long!), $10.

A hug in Chicago? Free.