11 fun facts about the 4th of July
Happy birthday, USA! This Independence Day, see just how much you and your family really know about the holiday with these fun facts about the 4th of July. Use them to pass the time while waiting for the parade or fireworks, or see who is the most knowledge friend or relative at the cook out! […]
Easy pomegranate margarita recipe: My new favorite summer cocktail
Summertime, and the living is easy. The drinking should be easy, too. My preference is to sit on the patio sipping something fun and frosty rather than work up a sweat in the kitchen. But tired of the same old margarita? There’s an easy solution to that problem! This pomegranate margarita Adding just one ingredient […]
Scholastic Reading Under the Stars Summer Reading Tips and #Giveaway
Summer Reading is hugely important. Most families start with the best of intentions, but a few weeks into summer, once camps and vacations are in full swing, it can be easy to fall off the reading wagon. Don’t give up! It’s never too late to pick up a book. While that’s certainly true, it’s much […]
Disney Social Media Moms On the Road Celebration Recap: Sweet Home Chicago Edition
The Disney Social Media Mom On the Road Celebration stopped in Chicago last week, the first of three cities on its itinerary. Chicago was the perfect location for this amazing conference for moms given that Walt Disney was born in Chicago. The event was billed as a “dynamic line-up of speakers and interactive sessions that […]
9 Facts about the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice takes place on either June 20, 21, 22. This year, it occurs on Saturday, June 21st, at 6:51 a.m. EDT. Get some fun facts about the summer solstice to share with your family and friends below. * The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. In Chicago, we will see […]
On Chicago Parent: 5 pieces of great advice from Disney Social Media Moms On the Road
Today I’m over at Chicago Parent talking about the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road event in Chicago earlier this week. There were lots of fun surprises, as one expects with Disney. One of the most interesting surprises to me, however, wasn’t a thing. Rather, it was the wisdom that the speakers shared, and […]
‘Diaper Dans’ provide your daily dose of Disney cuteness
I had an incredible time at the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road event in Chicago yesterday. It was fabulous and the event included lots of great information, a large dose of inspiration and even a magical moment with Mickey. There was a lot of cuteness in that conference room. My full recap is […]
Surprising advice about stopping the summer slide
I’m over at Make It Better magazine talking about “How to Avoid the Summer Slide.” When writing the article, I interviewed Sue Kick, an elementary school principal in Wilmette, IL. What she said about ways parents can prevent the summer slide surprised me. I expected her to stress the importance of reading, but instead she […]
Easy, fast fudge recipe
Happy National Fudge Day! Fudge is an American creation which gives new meaning to the term “happy accident.” Fudge was the result of a batch of caramels gone wrong in the late 1880’s, according to The Nibble. The batch was said to be “fudged” and hence the term, “oh, fudge!” Fudge can satisfy a chocolate […]
Facts about Father’s Day
Father’s Day is the third Sunday of June and here are some facts about our dads and the holiday to honor them. * June 15th is the earliest date on which Father’s Day can fall. * There are approximately 70 million dads in the United States. * The Census Bureau estimates that there were around […]