Who’s ready for a giveaway? Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation will be in theaters July 13 and to celebrate I’ve got a great prize for a lucky reader: DVDs of Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2! Attention Mummies, Daddies, and little monsters of all kind: Grab your monster sized popcorn and get ready for the […]
Archives for June 2018
The Science Behind Pixar at the Museum of Science & Industry
June 19, 2018 By
My kids are growing up with Pixar movies. Cars taught them about friendship, Monsters Inc taught them to think independently, and Inside Out taught them about the importance of expressing their emotions. Then there’s Wall-e, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Up… the list goes on and on. The characters in these movies and the […]
Care.com Nanny Share: affordable child care with plenty of perks
June 18, 2018 By
Kids aren’t cheap. There’s clothing and shoes to buy every few months, groceries, and pediatrician visits. If you’re like me, you scrimp and save wherever you can. I’ve clipped coupons, bought things second-hand, and accepted hand-me-downs from friends and family. Being cheap (or “frugal”) is fine for clothes and toys, but when their care and […]
Chicago Cheap Summer Movie Guide
June 7, 2018 By
I love settling into a darkened movie theater with my family and a ginormous bucket of popcorn. It doesn’t matter if we see a brand new release, or an old favorite movie, it’s just nice to escape for an hour or so into a different world. Bonus: it’s especially nice to escape from the heat […]
