For the first time in DC Comics history, Batman – the worlds most popular DC Super Hero – is now an all-new, live-action arena spectacular which is taking the world by storm. BATMAN LIVE is a 15 million dollar stage … Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
New Exhibit At Kohl Children’s Museum: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
On Exhibit: Now – January 6, 2013 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz exhibit features larger than life pop-up books that dazzle the eyes and stimulates the mind. Each section of this exhibit, based on the book published in 1900 by … Continue reading
Calling All Kid Inventors!
Last year I attended ChiTag and had the privilege of meeting a number of young children inventors. I saw so much creativity that weekend and when I heard about the challenge this year I wanted to share about it. The … Continue reading
Day Out With Thomas 2012
My boys love going to Day Out With Thomas. We have went there for the past three years {read about last year here} and each year has been better than the previous. Here are the fun events that were at … Continue reading
How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration {Ticket Giveaway For Chicago Event}
Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration unites communities and cities across America in celebration and song. The tour pays tribute to gospel music and provides local choirs a platform to showcase their talent with a broader community. Choirs rejoice … Continue reading
How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular {My Thoughts}
We went to the How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular on Friday night and really enjoyed it. {See my first post for details on the show and a great discount code!} The visual effects of the show were amazing … Continue reading
How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular {Discount Code}
DREAMWORKS HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR is coming to Chicago! It will be at the United Center this weekend. The first show is on Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 PM. Other showtimes are Friday, July 27 at 7:00 … Continue reading
Jump For Free {And Support Autism Speaks}
Most Pump It Up locations are having an open jump tomorrow {Wednesday, July 25th} from 6-8pm so your children can jump for free when you make a donation to Autism Speaks! Check out their website to see if a location … Continue reading
My Experience At Ribfest {With Ty Pennington & Sears}
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 … Continue reading
Universal Orlando’s “Despicable Me” Breakfast {Not-So-Wordless Wednesday}
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 … Continue reading
Disney On Ice: “Dare To Dream” Is Coming To Chicago
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 … Continue reading
Christmas Fun In The Chicago Suburbs {8 Places To Take Your Family}
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 … Continue reading
Best Toys For Kids {2011}
Looking for some gift ideas?
Here’s the “Best Toys For Kids” list from the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association:
(Disclosure: I received many of these toys at an event I went to at Building Blocks Toy Store but was not compensated or asked to post this list.)
Tips For Buying A New Smartphone
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 … Continue reading
Bertolli’s Fresh Tasting Soups {Event Recap And A Giveaway}
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 … Continue reading
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
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 … Continue reading
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus {In Chicago}
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 … Continue reading
Day Out With Thomas
Jacob’s favorite thing to play with is his collection of Thomas trains so it came as no surprise that he LOVED the trip to Union, IL for Day Out With Thomas. Our family had a great time and the weather … Continue reading
Carson & Barnes Circus
Last night Jacob and I, along with my nephew and my Sister-In-Law, went to the Carson & Barnes Circus. We had a really great time! We got there early which was good because they have a small carnival area. Jacob … Continue reading
Sensory Friendly Films at AMC
I was so excited to find this that I just had to share… AMC Entertainment is partnering with The Autism Society to bring Sensory Friendly Films to select communities on a monthly basis. According to their website, “the program provides … Continue reading