I am proud to say I am a member of “SheSpeaks” and boy it’s pretty cool. I received a box with four PG items. They were sent for me to test them out and give my honest review. I love that the items I received were full size bottles and not sample sized I also Read More
Author: A Real Urban Mom
Benihana Downtown Chicago Red Carpet Grand Opening!
Chicago has a million different restaurants Downtown alone, but we haven’t had Benihana in Downtown Chicago for over 10 years! So when it was revealed that a location would be opening at the Base of the John Hancock building there was nothing but excitement and love from the local foodies. Red carpet fun & VIP Read More
Kmart helped us get ready for school! #BeyondTheBackPack
This past weekend the kiddos and I ventured out to the Kmart Beyond The Back Pack event. We had so much fun, learned a lot, and got some shopping in! Since I brought the kids with me I let them explore the different stations that had set up. There were raffles, free $5 Kmart gift cards, Read More
3 Things to do for Girls Night Out on a Party Bus!
Girls Night out! Trying to get the girls together for a night out can be challenging, but it’s a lot easier when you have a plan set for everyone to commit to! With all there is to see and do in Chicago, it’s not hard to find some awesome destinations that fit the interests of Read More
Easy sizing for fast growing feet! KidsShoes.com #shopkidsshoes
Just like most women I love to shop, but I hate the long lines and crowded stores in the malls sometimes. I’m pretty sure I am not the only ones that feels that way. With two growing boys I am always shopping for the next size up because they are growing way too fast. I Read More
My son is going to Middle School and I’m crying…
Middle School Blues Ugh. I hate being that emotional mom. The one waving their goodbyes with a Kleenex in hand and blood shot eyes. But guess what guys? I just cried. Yes, a real cry. My oldest baby is going to middle school. Where has time gone? We were just talking him to 1st grade Read More
Chicago Baby Show + Giveaway! #MTChicagoLounge
The biggest Baby Show is coming here to Chicago the weekend of August 26th 2017! If you are expecting, a parent, or planning to have a baby in the future this is the event for you. the Chicago Baby Show is a family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of Read More
Back to School Fun with Kmart! $50 Gift Card Giveaway #BeyondTheBackpack
#Beyondthebackpack Let’s face it…it’s about that time. Back to School. Some moms are dreading all the shopping they have to do to have a prepared student, while others are just happy Summer break is over. Kmart wants getting your kiddos back to school to be as easy as possible. This Saturday they are hosting an Read More
Toddler Must Haves Found at Dollar Tree!
Who doesn’t like Dollar Tree? I have a love and hate relationship with Dollar Tree I love that I can find so many amazing things for only one dollar. I hate that I can never go and ONLY buy what I put on my shopping list, I always end up with more so much more. Read More
Free Family Fun Events in Chicago This Weekend!
The summer is not over yet. There is still things to do in Chicago before your kiddos head back to school. This Summer I pushed myself to get outside a little more than normal. And I am so happy that I have just been getting up and going because Chicago has so much to offer. Read More