Pretty Muddy Women’s 5K Run {Chicago}

(Disclosure: I received free registration to this run in exchange for sharing about it but all thoughts are my own.) Pretty Muddy, the all women’s 5k mud run, is coming to Chicago September 7th! This run is more fun that exercise. With obstacles and costumes it will be a blast so get your friends together … Read more

Schwan’s: Home Cooked Taste From Your Freezer

(Disclosure: I received products from the company to try but all thoughts are my own.) My mom always had Schwan’s deliver food when I was younger. I remember loving the variety of food that was available. My favorite was the bow-tie pasta and vegetables mix. When I was visiting her as a teenager I’d make … Read more

View Chicago’s Skyline From A Seadog Cruise

(Disclosure: I will be going on a Fireworks Seadog cruise in July during BlogHer but thoughts are my own.) I love living near Chicago. It’s such an exciting place to be and an absolutely beautiful city. I don’t get to the city to explore as much as I’d like but the BlogHer conference is in … Read more

Language Stars Programs {$500 Giveaway}

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.) When I was in Junior High and High School I took Spanish classes. It was required to take either Spanish or French and so I sat through 6 years of it. I learned some vocabulary words and phrases but found that learning this … Read more

10 Healthy Summertime Eating Tips For Kids

Just because the routine of the school year goes away for the summer doesn’t mean your child’s nutritional requirements should go on vacation, too! According to practicing family physician, Andrew Abraham, M.D., a father of two, the key is to aim for nutritional balance. “Summer is a challenge because so many seasonal activities revolve around … Read more

Six Flags Great America’s New igNIGHT Show

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Six Flags Great America. As someone who loves Great America I am happy to share about this exciting new show and provide my readers with a discount on admission.) Six Flags Great America is pleased to present the premiere of igNIGHT – Grand Finale, a mesmerizing and immersive … Read more