Where to find the best quick breakfast items in Epcot
EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, and it’s a pretty amazing place to visit today. Many families I know don’t even make it to Epcot when they’re visiting Walt Disney World, and that makes me sad because I think it’s an amazing park with lots of opportunities for both fun and education for […]
Watermelon Lemonade Slushie Recipe and Watermelon Facts
It’s National Watermelon Day! I had no idea until the morning news shows informed me of the occasion, but I am more than happy to get into the spirit! It’s a perfect summer day here – sunny and a high of 80- so I would probably be using this ridiculous quick and easy recipe for […]
Pillow Talk: Fun facts about pillows
Pillows can make a room both stylish and comfortable, and I was reminded of the power they have when visiting my parents. My mom had some beautiful new pillows in the family room and they made the room just pop. I asked her where she had gotten them, and she told me that she had […]
How stocking up at the Jewel-Osco Anniversary sale can save money and sanity during back-to-school season
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AHugeSale #CollectiveBias #Jewel-Osco Back to school season is almost upon us. One of my tricks for making the transition into a new academic year easier for everyone is to stock the pantry and freezer now, a few weeks […]
4 fun ideas for Moms Night Out outside this summer
Sometimes moms just need a night out: a chance to enjoy conversation and fun with other adults and be, well, grown-ups together who can speak in complete sentences and not have to worry about cutting anyone’s food. Summer is a great time to gather the girls. Take advantage of warm weather and ample daylight when […]
7 ways parenting is like improv
We recently attended an improv show at ComedySportz in Chicago with my tween daughter and her friend, and it was a great night full of laughs. If you haven’t heard of ComedySportz, it’s a fun approach to improv. A “match” features two teams, each with three players, competing for laughs and points by playing improv […]
Becoming part of #BeachesMoms
Today was the hottest day so far this summer in Chicagoland. It’s the kind of day that reminds you that Chicago really was founded on a swamp, complete with high humidity that makes going for a walk feel more like going for a swim. If you’re hoping for a breeze, you’re out of luck. There […]
Disney Screen Giveaway: A new way to watch your favs on the big screen
I’m really excited about Disney Screen, and even more thrilled that they have not one but two family four-packs of tickets to give away! Yup, unlimited viewing of up to 16 Disney movies on the big screen for the month of August, including The Little Mermaid, Up, Dumbo, and Monsters, Inc. What is Disney Screen? […]
Disney Shout! app review: Fun for the whole family
On our past few visits to Disney World, my family has had lot of fun playing the app Heads Up! while waiting in line for rides. I always felt a little bit guilty, though, because it doesn’t feature all that many Disney movies or stars and it is a bit over my kiddo’s head. It […]
Say “yes” to the banana taxi and “no” to drinking and driving: My summer travels around the web
This summer has meant a lot of traveling for me. We made it home for Ohio this week and with real life travel complete, it’s been fun to be sharing my summer travels around the web with posts on two of my favorite websites, covering two pretty diverse topics. Because it’s summer, let’s start with […]