Chicago Baby Show Ticket Giveaway

August 12, 2018 By

  The 2018 Chicago Baby Show, on August 25 & 26, 2018 will once again be the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Now in its 2nd year, no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant and new families from the Chicago area seeking a family-friendly jamboree of top […]

Giveaway: Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2 DVDs

June 30, 2018 By

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 […]

Stranger Things on Netflix Streaming

October 20, 2017 By

I have a confession: I haven’t finished watching season 1 of Stranger Things. I’ve watched a couple episodes, but got busy with life and didn’t get back to it, even though I really want to.  It’s been long enough that I don’t want to pick up where I left off, but go back and start […]

Peppa Pig’s Surprise Live Show Coming to Chicago

October 1, 2017 By

Peppa Pig’s Surprise Ready to blow your preschooler’s mind? Peppa Pig Surprise, a live show, is coming to Chicago for a live show this November. Up until now your preschooler has probably only seen Peppa Pig on Nick, Jr., but that can change. The Peppa Pig live tour is traveling the United States, visiting 60 […]

“A Year with Frog and Toad” Comes to Chicago Children’s Theatre

September 9, 2017 By

A Year with Frog & Toad brings great memories for me. It was one of my favorite books as a child and I’m so excited because the Chicago Children’s Theatre is bringing it to the stage this fall. A Year with Frog & Toad brings lots of happy memories not only to parents and children, […]

Shopkins Live! Giveaway

August 31, 2017 By

Back to school often means less time to play. If you’re kids are missing their favorite toys this might cheer them up a whole lot! The #1 kids toy in North America are those tiny Shopkins dolls and accessories and now they’re big and on the move. In Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! Your beloved Shoppies make their […]

Pheasant Run Family Fun Package Giveaway

August 5, 2017 By

The amazing thing about Toddling Around Chicagoland and my book The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide is that I get to share some amazing places and our experiences there. I love when I get to share helpful information, and it’s even better when I get to give things away! The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide to Chicago […]

The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide to Chicago

June 22, 2017 By

There’s so much to do in Chicago – where do you start? You may have heard – especially if you have “liked” the Toddling Around Chicagoland Facebook Page – but my book was published! It’s a family travel guide for the Chicago area, to help you plan all your adventures. The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide […]

Staycation Recommendation: Windy City Bulls {Giveaway}

March 20, 2017 By

Spring break is approaching so it’s time to fill up your calendar with fun things to do. Take a trip to Hoffman Estates’ Sears Centre Arena for a Windy City Bulls. The Windy City Bulls are the NBA Development League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. Playing in their inaugural season at the Sears Centre Arena […]

Staycation Recommendation: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament {Giveaway}

March 13, 2017 By

Spring Break is approaching quickly (despite today’s snowstorm), and if you haven’t planned for a tropical vacation or some other trip outside the area, may I suggest you enjoy an afternoon or evening of your staycation at a tournament in the medieval age? We had an opportunity to visit Medieval Times last week and even though […]

Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed Giveaway

January 6, 2017 By

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and they’ll rule the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont from Friday, January 13, 2017 through Monday, January 16, 2017. Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED has a walk-thru exhibit that allows visitors to have close-up encounters with a lifelike kind T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Velociraptor. […]

iFly Giveaway and Father’s Day Special

June 16, 2016 By

John and Cooper visited iFly in Rosemont last night for a pre-Father’s Day outing. Cooper has flown once before, but it was John’s first time. The iFly experience starts with a short training session where you learn how to enter and exit the tunnel, and what different hand signals mean. Next, iFly crews gets you […]

Chicago City Guide sponsored by Chicco + Giveaway

May 31, 2016 By

Warm weather has arrived! We adventure year-round, but spring and summer are my  favorite because there are so many gorgeous outdoor things to do in Chicago. In fact, thanks to Chicco, I’m sharing some of the best places to visit with your family. Chicco is now offering a brand new travel system called the Viaro which […]

Gurnee Mills Gift Card Giveaway

May 29, 2016 By

The end is near! The end of school, that is. My kids are already out and I know lots of other school districts are too, or will be soon. I love having my kids home and enjoying summer activities with them, but summer vacation also means it’s a little harder to get some time without […]

Corner Bakery Cafe – Review and Giveaway

March 22, 2016 By

Recently the boys and I had a busy day with a lot of time spent in the car. We were all getting a little hungry (okay, maybe even hangry), but I wanted something healthier and tastier than drive-thru fare, so we popped into the Corner Bakery in Oak Lawn. Corner Bakery has a huge selection of […]

‘Tis the Season to Be Streaming {+ Giveaway!}

December 13, 2015 By

‘Tis the season of holiday lights, giving, shopping, parties, and family time! Unfortunately, it’s also the season of germs, colds, and flu. We’ve been experiencing a little of this (okay, a LOT of this) lately. We’ve been using our Netflix account a lot lately, whether it’s to unwind after a busy day, to catch up […]

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