Yesterday the boys and I headed to The Wit Hotel in Chicago for a blogging event with Universal Orlando Resort to celebrate a new attraction coming this summer. Here is more information on the Despicable Me attraction from the press release: Universal Orlando’s newest attraction, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, will take guests on an unforgettable … Read more
Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince … Read more
Do you live in a Chicago suburb and are looking for places to take your kids to do some fun Christmas things? I have some ideas: BASS PRO SHOPS (Bolingbrook and Gurnee) BOLINGBROOK PROMENADE (Bolingbrook) Symphony in light shows every evening from 5-9pm until December 31st. Find more information on the Bolingbrook Promenade here. BROOKFIELD … Read more
Looking for some gift ideas? Here’s the “Best Toys For Kids” list from the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association: Active Play Freestyle Spooner Board by Spooner Inc. For ages 3+ Using the Spooner Board, riders of all abilities can pretend they are catching a wave, riding the slopes, or burning up the asphalt without leaving … Read more
Last week I went to a fun blogging event at T-Mobile put on by one of my fabulous tech blogger friends, Kris. T-Mobile shared some Holiday shopping tips with us and I wanted to share them with you because they are good tips for buying a phone from any carrier, not just T-Mobile. 1) Think … Read more
Earlier this month I was invited to a “Soups and Sips” event by Bertolli. I enjoyed learning more about the soups and trying them while talking with other Chicago area bloggers. It was fun because I got a chance to meet local “foodies” who normally don’t attend the other blogging events I go to. I … Read more
Tomorrow, November 12, is Neighborhood Toy Store Day! Small toy stores across the country will be celebrating the joy of play to launch the Holiday shopping season. Shopping at local owned toy stores is wonderful because you get great customer service and knowledgeable staff, special services (some have free gift wrapping!), and best of all … Read more
Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages! Playing Allstate Arena November 3-13 and United Center November 16-27. Get your tickets today … Read more