(Disclosure: I received a box of chocolates for review but all thoughts are my own.) You all know I love chocolate. As a Chicagoan, I am lucky to have one of the very best chocolate companies based right here in my area- Fannie May! I can’t remember a Christmas without a box of Fannie May … Read more
With baking season in full-swing I wanted to share these 9 tips from Country Woman magazine to help you make the perfect sugar cookie. I’ll be baking with the boys tomorrow so these tips came just in time! 1. Don’t Be Too Touchy: Use a light touch when handling the dough. Over-handling will result in … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post. I am an Illinois Farm Families Ambassador® but all thoughts are my own.) Have you ever wondered where your food came from? If so, I have an exciting opportunity to share with you! Illinois Farm Families® is now accepting applications for it’s 2014 Field Moms program. “Field Moms” are moms … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving free tickets and attending their complimentary media breakfast but thoughts are my own.) Kick off your holiday fun! Go to the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, the largest toy and game fair in the US that’s open to the public. Come out to preview, play with the hottest new TOYS and … Read more
(Disclosure: We received free tickets into Pumpkin Fest but all thoughts are my own.) I love going to Fall festivals with my family. Last weekend we went to Pumpkin Fest at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm in Crest Hill, IL. There was so much to do there and the kids were in awe as they ran from activity … Read more
(Disclosure: I received samples but thoughts are my own.) Have you ever heard of Chicago Mix Popcorn before? It’s a concept that is fairly new to me but I love it. What it does is take the sweet taste of caramel popcorn and the salty taste of cheese popcorn and combines the two flavored popcorn … Read more
Join the record-breaking literacy celebration today, October 3, with Jumpstart! People all across the country will read the children’s book Otis by Loren Long in support of Jumpstart’s mission to work towards the day that every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Joined by Tiffani Thiessen, actress and star of USA’s White Collar, … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m sure you all know by now that I love football. I loudly cheer for my Chicago Bears and have even been getting my young boys into the game (though lately my 4 year … Read more