It’s July and the time of the year that many parents start to hear “I’m bored”. With over a month still left of summer and plenty of nice weather days left it’s the perfect time to go visit the Chicago Botanic Garden. This summer, the Garden has a variety of activities for families to enjoy … Read more
(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
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of tickets for posting about Magic Waters.) Hey, Chicago! Looking for something fun to do on a hot summer day this summer? Visit one of the largest water parks in Illinois! Magic Waters is located just off I-90 near Rockford. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed … Read more
As a blogger in a big city I get to do a lot of fun things but there is nothing I like more than being able to involve my friends and loved ones in my blogging events. When I was invited to enjoy a day at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs courtesy of MasterCard … Read more
I posted back in June about the Sears “Grilling Is Happiness” live event and how I was so excited because Ty Pennington was going to be there. I wanted to follow up and update you all about my experience and share lots of pictures, too! Friday night I went to a media/blogger event at a … Read more
When I was younger I went to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament with my mom and brother. It was an experience I wanted to give my children as well so I was really excited when my family was invited to visit the castle and attend the debut of their first new show in five years. … Read more
My family has enjoyed a lot of outside time these past couple weeks. It’s been wonderful but as much fun as we’ve had in the backyard, I am already looking forward to getting out and about around Chicago. I headed to Kidgrade.com for some ideas of places we could go that are family friendly. I … 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