The Polar Vortex is back here in Chicagoland and, once again, school is cancelled for two days and we’re stuck in the house. Between blizzards, bad road conditions, illness, and severe cold we’ve spent a lot more time inside than I would like, but I came up with this list of things to do when […]
Archives for January 2014
Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate
January 23, 2014 By
** Note: Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate is at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont January 22 through 26, and at the United Center in Chicago January 29 through February 9. I’ve included information about both venues, but my experience and observations are based on the show at the Allstate Arena. Location: Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim […]
Art & Science Birthday Party at Mixin Mingle: Part 2
January 15, 2014 By
Did you miss Part 1? Click here for Art & Science Birthday Party at Mixin Mingle: Part 1 to learn about our venue and how we set the scene! Food We scheduled our party after noon, but we still wanted to have lunch food. We decided to go simple and ordered some sandwich trays, plus […]
I’m a Mommy Nearest “Expert Mom”!
January 15, 2014 By
I’m really excited to announce that I’ve been chosen to be an “Expert Mom” for Mommy Nearest! Mommy Nearest is a mobile app that gives parents access to child-related resources in and around Chicago. I’m really excited about Mommy Nearest because it helps parents in the same way I hope my blog does – by […]
Art & Science Birthday Party at Mixin Mingle: Part 1
January 14, 2014 By
Cooper and Dexter have birthdays two days apart so we do a joint party every year. The boys didn’t have a theme in mind this year so I suggested an Art and Science party and they loved the idea. I was really proud of how great the party turned out and we all had a […]
Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate – Promotional Code
January 12, 2014 By
It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & […]
Language Stars Offering Free Class Weeks
January 6, 2014 By
Language Stars is offering Free Class Weeks at all 15 of their centers from January 6 through January 18, 2014. Parents can take their children to one free class during this time period and receive a $10 iTunes gift card for attending. If a new family enrolls during the Free Class Weeks they’ll receive $100 […]
Making Life Easier: Walgreens Medication Refills #WalgreensRX
January 2, 2014 By
One of my goals in 2014 is to be a bit more frugal with my time. I’d like to spend more time with my kids and having fun and less time running errands. Thankfully, Walgreens helps out by making medication refills are easy. Walgreens offers lots of convenient ways to manage prescriptions. Auto Refill (Automatic […]
