Photos of the Chicago Cubs celebrating World Series victory at Disney World
Don’t you just love it when two of your favorite things come together? I have very happy memories of visiting both Disney World and Wrigley Field with my family when I was growing up. Given the Cubs status as lovable losers, I never let my mind wander to what would happen when they won the World […]
Why I believe in the power of global vaccines #VaccinesWork
Did you know that pneumonia is the single largest cause of childhood deaths worldwide? It killed nearly a million children under the age of five in 2013. The vast majority of these deaths occur in developing countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and they are vaccine-preventable. I am passionate about global childhood health […]
Great gifts for Hamilton fans
This post contains affiliate links. Please see here for more information. I didn’t receive any compensation and these products are all ones I either already have or would love to have. Thank you for your support! Hamilton: An American Musical has a legion of very loyal fans. Those who love it really, really love it. […]
Stitch Fix Men review: What happened when my husband tried it
Did you know that Stitch Fix is not just for the ladies? They recently launched a version for guys, and I got my husband to try it. (And yes, my teen who has wanted Stitch Fix Teen for quite some time is jealous and feeling a little left out.) Here’s a Stitch Fix Men review. How […]
Tips for a fun fall girls’ weekend in Saugatuck, Michigan
This weekend, I traveled to Saugatuck, Michigan, with some amazing ladies from my neighborhood for a girls’ weekend. We were gone just over 48 hours, but it was a wonderful break. We had a blast and wanted to share our tips for a fun girls’ weekend in Saugatuck, Michigan. First, why Saugatuck? It was a perfect destination. It is just far […]
The new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer is here!
The new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer is here! It will have you counting down the days until the film arrives in theaters everywhere on December 16. Check it out: Here’s the scoop on the movie from Walt Disney Media: From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars […]
Roundup of parenting pieces
Parenting is far from easy, and I’m grateful for the chance to explore various issues moms and dads face in publications around the web, in addition this blog and ChicagoNow. One of my favorite parts of being a writer is getting to interview experts and share their wisdom and advice that can make parenting a […]
Fun facts about the Chicago Marathon by the numbers
It’s a big weekend in Chicago! The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is always held on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. To help you grasp the enormity of the event, check out these fun facts about the Chicago Marathon by the numbers. 40,000 – runners who will hit the streets of Chicago 29 – […]
Inspiring quotes about teachers
I come from a long line of teachers, including my parents and my grandmother. In fact, my parents met when they taught at the same high school. I’m very grateful for them as well as the wonderful teachers that I have had and who have educated my daughter. World Teachers Day has been observed on […]
Great fall reads: The recent releases on my nightstand
Fall is my favorite season for a lot of reasons, including that cooler weather is perfect for curling up with a good book. I’ve been reading some wonderful ones lately and wanted to share some great fall reads in case you’re looking for some page turners to enjoy with your pumpkin everything. New Releases: Keep […]