The White Sox provided my family and me with complimentary tickets to a game. All opinions are my own. There are a ton of reasons to love Chicago in the summer - the lake, the festivals, and the baseball. I love that Chicago has two teams, and this weekend we headed to … [Read more...]
Water park do’s and don’ts when visiting with teens and tweens
Summer is officially underway and for many families, a highlight of the season is hitting the waterpark. My family and I recently headed to Raging Waves, our favorite and Illinois' largest waterpark, and had a blast. It's a particularly fun place to visit with tweens and teens. … [Read more...]
7 favorite places in Chicago, recently named the Best Big City in America
Conde Nast named Chicago the "Best Big City in America" and I couldn't agree more. There's something for everyone in this Second City that is apparently second no longer. In honor of the occasion, here are my seven favorite places in Chicago. The Chicago River The view of … [Read more...]
Family review of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown Chicago/Magnificent Mile
More than 54 million people visited Chicago last year, and with all the Second City has to offer, it's easy to see why. We consider ourselves really fortunate to live in the suburbs of Chicago and it's always fun to play tourist in the city. Recently, my family enjoyed a … [Read more...]
ComedySportz Chicago turns 30: How a night of improv impacted my parenting perspective
Last week, I found myself on stage at ComedySportz Chicago. As my eyes adjusted to the bright lights and I saw friends in the audience, I thought to myself, "You really need to learn to take the time to read your email and not respond too quickly." I received an email a few … [Read more...]