I’m very lucky to have children who enjoy going to school. They have amazing teachers, great friends, and they both genuinely enjoy learning new things. Still, returning to school is a bit difficult. Our day is starting much earlier now than it did during the summer and bedtime is earlier; with occasional school events in […]
Archives for August 2015
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
August 27, 2015 By
I’ve probably driven past the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont dozens of times since it opened in 2013, but until recently I’d never actually been inside. A friend and I visited a couple weeks ago for the first time. Fashion Outlets of Chicago is an enclosed outlet shopping center with over 130 outlet retailers. […]
Family Dining at Weber Grill
August 21, 2015 By
We were invited to Weber Grill to experience their amazing signature dishes and kids meals. Our meals were complimentary in order to facilitate this post, but all opinions are my own. The thought of grilled steak makes my mouth water so I was really looking forward to this dinner, so much so that I was a […]
Back to School, Back to OshKosh B’Gosh
August 17, 2015 By
Summer vacation is officially over for my kids and even though we’re a little sad, it’s exciting to start a new school year. It means new school supplies, new teachers, new friends, and, of course, new clothes. There are lots of places we could shop, but I know that OshKosh B’Gosh has clothes my kids will […]
Thomas the Train and Percy Chug Into Union This August {with Giveaway}
August 9, 2015 By
All aboard for the biggest and best Thomas & Friends® celebration to date! Little engineers everywhere are invited to celebrate with Thomas when the #1 Engine and his best friend Percy™ pull into Illinois Railway Museum August 15 and 16, August 22 and 23 for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015, presented by […]
Gifts for the New Mom
August 7, 2015 By
Mompact is the inspiration for this post, and although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. Becoming is a mom is one of the most amazing and wonder things in the world. It can also be very stressful, exhausting, scary, and lonely. Everyone loves shopping for gifts for a cute little baby, […]
Chicago Bears Family Fest & Discount Code
August 4, 2015 By
The Bears season won’t start until next month, but this Saturday at the Bears Family Fest fans of all ages can see the team in action. When: Saturday, August 8, 2015 Outdoor activities begin at 9:30 am, gates open at 10:00 am, practice begins at 10:35. Where: Soldier Field 1410 Museum Campus Drive Chicago Schedule: […]
