7 fun destinations within a one-day drive from Chicago
If you’re thinking of hitting the highway this summer for a good, old fashioned family road trip, these fun destinations are within a one-day drive from Chicago and that a little off the beaten summer trip path. No one wants to wait in crazy long lines at the airport, and it turns out that you […]
6 pieces of Imagineering wisdom and advice from Marty Sklar and friends
Marty Sklar is the one and only Disney “cast member” to have been involved in all 11 Disney Parks, and this weekend he gave a talk at the Museum of Science & Industry Chicago sharing his experiences and wisdom. Joining him were Imagineers Alfredo Ayala, who leads the Research & Development project teams at Walt […]
Watch the Queen of Katwe trailer featuring Lupita Nyong’o
There are lots of movies I’m excited about this summer (I’m looking at you, Finding Dory!), but there’s a movie that will be released in theaters this coming September that has definitely piqued my interest: Disney’s Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a girl who sold corn on […]
Fun facts about how we’re honoring our moms this Mother’s Day
There are 85.4 million mothers in the United States – that’s a lot of mamas, and a lot of celebrating to be done this Sunday on Mother’s Day. If you’re wondering about the history of the holiday, check out this post. I thought these infographics on Mother’s Day celebrations had some some interesting stats about […]
What responsibility means to me, 25 years ago and now
Twenty-five years ago, I thought being responsible meant rewinding the video cassette before returning it on time, keeping track of my pass for the neighborhood pool where they blared C+C Music Factory and Boyz II Men over the loudspeaker, cleaning my room (or at least picking up things from the floor) and completing my homework […]
Happy Arbor Day: 10 fun facts about trees
Happy Arbor Day! Arbor Day is not a national holiday but is observed all around the nation. Some states, however, observe Arbor Day on different dates based on best tree planting times in their area. For example, in Florida where the state tree is the Sable Palm, Arbor Day is on the third Friday in […]
This World Immunization Week, let’s give all kids a shot at life
One thing that parents have in common is a desire to protect their children. We all dream of seeing our kids grow up safe and healthy. That dream does not become a reality for many, however, because around the world, a child dies every 20 seconds from a vaccine-preventable disease. That statistic shocked me when […]
Discount code for Lyric Opera’s The King and I, a great Mother’s Day treat
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! I know that the holiday is not necessarily about things and more about making me feel loved and appreciated. For me, and I think for a lot of moms, that is more about spending time with my family and making memories. I love music and theater, so I’m excited for […]
Blue Apron review: What I like and don’t like about the meal delivery kit service
A good friend recommended Blue Apron and I thought I’d give it a shot. We’ve gotten four boxes, each with two dinners in them and I feel like that’s a fair trial, so here’s my Blue Apron review with what I like and what I don’t like about the meal delivery kit service that ships […]
Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day with the book The Hero Two Doors Down
Today is Jackie Robinson Day! It was on April 15, 1947 that Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, which broke the color barrier. He was the first African-American MLB player. Bob DuPuy, who was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League baseball when Jackie Robinson Day first […]