Santa’s Village AZoosment Park – 2012 Season – website Location: 601 E. Dundee Avenue, East Dundee Phone: 847-426-6751 Hours: Santa’s Village is closed on Tuesdays. Hours vary by day and according to school schedule. See the calendar online for hours. Admission: $17.75/person, ages 3 & up; children 2 & under are free, $14.75/senior (65+). Active duty military with ID admitted free. […]
Archives for June 2012
Disney’s Brave
June 22, 2012 By
Disney’s Brave Brave opens today in theatres nationwide. I am not posting specifics (prices, bathrooms, etc) because theatres vary so much. You can find where Brave is playing near you, or purchase tickets online. Our experience: We were invited to an early screening of Brave but I wasn’t allowed to post anything about it until […]
Plum District Diamond Candles Giveaway
June 21, 2012 By
Yay! Today I have a quick, fun giveaway for all the mamas out there. Plum District, a deal site designed for and by moms, has a deal this week on Diamond Candles. Have you heard of Diamond Candles? They’re Earth friendly, all natural soy candles made here in the USA. Pretty cool, huh? What’s even […]
White Sox Host Second “Peanut Controlled Zone”
June 17, 2012 By
The Chicago White Sox hosted their first peanut “friendly” game this season and based on the feedback they got they’ve decided to do it again. During this game, there will be an entire section that will be peanut free to allow families affected by peanut allergies to attend a Chicago White Sox game. The peanut […]
LEGO KidsFest Milwaukee 2012
June 17, 2012 By
LEGO KidsFest Milwaukee – website Location: Milwaukee’s Frontier Airlines Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI Dates & Sessions: June 15-17 Friday, June 15 4 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday, June 16 Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm Session II: 3 pm – 7:30 pm Sunday, June 17 Session I: 9 am – 1:30 pm Session […]
Storyland Yoga – Review and Giveaway
June 11, 2012 By
Storyland Yoga In case you couldn’t tell from reading my blog, I love getting out with the kids and going on “adventures”, but there are times we just need to relax at home too. Cooper, my 4-year-old, tends to be pretty active and… hmm… intense. I’m always on the lookout for calming activities so I […]
Fun LEGO facts – LEGO KidsFest Milwaukee
June 11, 2012 By
Are your kids LEGO fans? Mine are, and I’m not afraid to admit that my husband and I love LEGOs too. We’re all looking forward to LEGO KidsFest, which will be in Milwaukee this weekend, June 15-17. Have you purchased your tickets yet? Read my previous post about LEGO KidsFest Milwaukee for all the details about this […]
Cirque Shanghai Year of the Dragon
June 8, 2012 By
Cirque Shanghai Year of the Dragon – website Location: Pepsi Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago Phone: 800-745-3000 (to purchase tickets) Hours: The show runs May 24 – September 3. Sunday 2:00pm, 4:00pm Wednesday 2:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm Thursday 2:00pm, 8:00pm Friday 2:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm Saturday 2:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm Additional shows: Sunday, […]
LEGO KidsFest Giveaway Reminder
June 5, 2012 By
Have you entered to win tickets to the LEGO KidsFest in Milwaukee? One lucky winner from my blog will receive 2 tickets to the opening night session Friday, June 15, 2012 (4-8:30pm). To enter, click below. The winner will be notified on Wednesday, June 6. LEGO KidsFest Milwaukee Ticket Giveaway Read my previous post about […]
Summer Movie Guide for Families and Kids
June 4, 2012 By
Many movie theatres are offering special family movie programs with kids movies (often FREE or at a discount) throughout the summer months so if it’s rainy or you need a break from the heat, check out these summer movie programs: $1 Summer Movie Series – “C” You at the Movies Location: Antioch & McHenry $1 […]
Kingdom Quest Laser Ride at Legoland Discovery Center
June 3, 2012 By
Kingdom Quest Laser Ride at Legoland Discovery Center – website This weekend we were invited to a special event at the Legoland Discovery Center and we got to test out the brand new Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, which officially opened today. Legoland closed their Dragon Quest ride a while ago to change it to the […]
