It’s almost Thursday and you know what that means: “Throwback Thursday”. Your Facebook or Instagram feed will likely be filled with some great/embarrassing photos of friends and family members from the “olden” days. In honor of #TBT I’m gonna share some old photos. First, one of me as a toddler: And this one is a […]
Archives for 2014
Touch A Truck Event on Sunday Benefits Kohl Children’s Museum
April 27, 2014 By
The Women’s Board of Kohl Children’s Museum will present its ninth annual “Touch a Truck” event on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family favorite allows car-crazed kids to leave their toy trucks at home and jump safely into the front seat of the real deal. “Touch a Truck” is […]
Moxie Jean – Upscale Resale for Kids
April 25, 2014 By
I love a good bargain, especially on children’s clothing. It seems like they outgrow it so fast and even with three boys and tons of hand-me-downs it seems like there are always clothes getting ripped or stained that need to be replaced. I shop sales when I can, and I love to shop at thrift […]
Danger on the Playground
April 20, 2014 By
This article originally appeared on Mommy Nearest. Download the free Mommy Nearest app to find family-friendly resources in your area and to read articles written by me and other “Expert Moms”. The weather is finally starting to warm up a little bit and after the winter we’ve experienced this year I expect to find mobs […]
Easter Basket Fillers from Amazon Prime
April 16, 2014 By
Every year I start thinking about Easter early and I’m determined I will be ready early. Not so. Again. I have limited time without kids and I rarely want to spend that time shopping for them so I try to shop when the older two are in school. That’s 6 hours a week and during […]
Blue Man Group – Spring Break Specials
April 15, 2014 By
Blue Man Group website Location: Briar Street Theater, 3133 North Halsted, Chicago Phone: 773-348-4000 Dates: See a full list of dates and times at Ticketmaster. Additional shows have been added through the month of April for spring break. April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 18 p.m. 22, 5, 8 p.m. 32, 5, 8 […]
JORD Wooden Watches – Review & Giveaway
April 8, 2014 By
Every once in a while I get offers to try out new products. I try to choose really useful or unique products that I think other parents will be interested in reading about, and Jord wooden watches fit both of those categories. (Pictured above from left to right are watches from the Fieldcrest, the Sully, and […]
In Theaters Now – Muppets Most Wanted (with Free Printables)
April 7, 2014 By
Muppets Most Wanted is now in theaters! Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by […]
Chicago Area Easter Egg Hunts – 2014
April 1, 2014 By
Easter is approaching so hopefully the weather will start to cooperate in time for Easter egg hunts in the Chicago area. Many of the hunts and events listed below require pre-registration so be sure to plan ahead. It’s always a good idea to bring a bag or basket to collect eggs and a camera to […]
Triton Troupers Circus – 2014
March 28, 2014 By
This post originally appeared on Mommy Nearest. See my post about our visit to the 41st Annual Triton Troupers Circus in 2012. There’s nothing that brings out the kid in all of us like a circus. If you love the circus but not the price tag or the crowds, the Triton Troupers Circus is for […]
Staying Well Thanks to Well at Walgreens
March 24, 2014 By
I love staying busy and adventuring with my family. Unfortunately, sometimes pain hits when you’re not expecting it. I want to be prepared so I can start relieving pain fast when it happens so we can enjoy our day. I suffer from migraine headaches and nothing can derail a fun day out like a mommy […]
Schoolhouse Rock Live at the Marriott Theatre
March 20, 2014 By
Marriott Theatre Website Location: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire Phone: 847-634-0200 Dates: February 28-May 4, 2014 See the full schedule on the Marriott Theatre website. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays (except March 20-30 and April 20). All performances are at 10:00 am. Admission: $15 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, or online through Ticketmaster for an […]
No-Sew Hats for Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing + Giveaway
March 19, 2014 By
Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing is coming to the Chicago area! It’ll be at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates for performances on April 4-6, 2014. The boys will be so excited about this as soon as I tell them. For now I’m keeping it a secret to surprise them and building up some […]
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic Presented by the Emerald City Theatre
March 9, 2014 By
Website: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic presented by the Emerald City Theatre Location: Emerald City’s Little Theatre, 2933 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago Phone: 773-529-2690 Dates and Times: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic has been running since September 2013 and after a sold out run has been extended for a second time. It will run through August 15, […]
Ozeri Instavac Green Earth Food Storage Container Review
March 6, 2014 By
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I’m not a big fan of grocery shopping and, although I like cooking when I can relax and enjoy it, I don’t enjoy the dinnertime scramble every night. As a result, I like to do a lot of shopping all at once and I often […]
Days and Nights with the Netflix Stream Team
March 3, 2014 By
I’ve been a Netflix customer for a long time. Originally, we got dvds in the mail so we didn’t have to run out to the video store for movies. Then Netflix introduced streaming and we can’t get enough of it. We cancelled our cable more than 5 years ago and never looked back. We hardly […]
Chicago Wolves Hockey Peanut Allergy Awareness Day – 2014
February 25, 2014 By
The Chicago Wolves host their second Peanut Allergy Awareness Day of the 2013-14 season on Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m. when the team faces Grand Rapids. Section 116 will be powerwashed and designated as a reserved area for all Peanut Allergy Awareness Day guests. In addition, the arena will not serve any peanuts […]
Comfort Food – Peanut Butter, Cheese, & Egg Sandwiches
February 22, 2014 By
With the polar vortex and more than 40 inches of snow so far this winter we’ve been in need of some comfort food. My favorite is a sandwich my mom used to make for me when I was a kid – peanut butter, cheese, and egg sandwiches. These sandwiches are for all seasons because you […]
Free Museum Days – 2014
February 11, 2014 By
With snow and cold temperatures lots of Chicago families are getting tired of being stuck inside, but it can be difficult to find affordable things to do. Museums, zoos, and indoor gardens in and around Chicago offer free and discounted admission days during the winter. Also see my post on Mommy Nearest – Five Free […]
Preparing for Spring with OshKosh B’Gosh
February 10, 2014 By
It’s been in the single digits for most of the last month, but spring is on my mind. Even though it seems like the cold will be here forever I know that the warm weather will be here eventually and I want to be prepared. I checked out the OshKosh B’Gosh and they have their […]
New Study Brings Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder to Light #DayofLight
February 5, 2014 By
#DayOfLight was created to shine a light on depression, and share resources for those who are struggling with the mental illness. Bloggers from all over the country are collaborating on Wednesday, February 5th to flood social media with personal stories about living with depression, and accurate information on managing and living with the mental illness. […]
Surviving Snow Days – 101 Things to Do With Kids
January 28, 2014 By
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 […]
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 […]
