As a mom of a toddler and a tween car seats, booster seats, and telling a kid to stay in any seat is very familiar to me. Our youngest is currently in a full back car seat he’s 2 years old and way over the weight limit for the infant style car seat. Our oldest…
A few weeks ago the family and I ventured off to the Chicago Baby Show! It was truly a family event my mom and sisters joined my husband and our boys. It was held down at Navy Pier and it was full of vendors, exhibits, and classes. Some of the brands that were there were…
Being a mom is pretty hard work. There are no off days…well Mother’s Day may count as one, but not really. You are the chef, maid, taxi driver, and so much more! “Mom this…” and “Mom that…” It gets tiring and frustrating. My grandma use to tell me all the time you can’t pour from…
Paw Patrol episodes are always on our television or on one of the iPads for Mr. Chance he’s a huge fan. At the age of two he can sing along with the theme song. When I heard they were coming to Chicago (they will be in other cities too check here) I had to get…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…