November 18th – November 19th is The Chicago Toy & Game (ChiTAG) Fair – the largest non-hobby toy and game fair open to the public in North America! Enjoy the many special events that appeal to all ages 0 to 100! Play is pivotal in cognitive development and social skills. Expand your brains, get social, come out and play with…
Six Flags Great America Fright Fest Fun! Plus Last Chance Ticket Opportunity…
Last weekend to Six Flags Great America for Fright Fest! This wasn’t my first time…I love amusement parks so this was more like my 6th time attending Fright Fest, but it was the first time for everyone else I brought with me. Dereon my oldest son has been to Great America just never to Fright…
Southwest Crockpot Chili
What’s the best part of the Fall and Winter months? The warm and comforting food. There is nothing like a warm cup of soup or a nice hearty bowl of Chili! I remember being a kid and my mom would make a huge pot of chili for dinner and we could feast off that pot…
Why my family attends the UniverSoul Circus every year…
A few weeks ago my family and I headed over to Washington Park like we do every year to enjoy the “Soul” Circus! This has become a tradition in my family for the last 6 years. I started taking my oldest son and baby sister and then my other little sister wanted to attend and…
Bad Mom Alert! My Kids are Night Owls and hate bedtime…
Yup, I said it. Bad Mom Alert! I mean most good moms have their kids in bed by 8:30. That means that dinner was done by 6 the kids were showered by 7 and Lord knows what time their homework was completed maybe 5? Good job mom! The truth of the matter is I would…
Fall Plus Size #OOTD Featuring Riders by Lee
Fall is my favorite season I love the weather, the Family activities, and of course the Fashion! I mean who doesn’t love jeans, a cute tee and a dope bomber jacket or vest? Gosh let’s not forget the ankle booties. Okay I am literally smiling as I type. I had to get some more pieces…
Boo! At the Zoo with Ferrara Candy Company
It’s About That TIme…. It’s officially Fall season and you know that means Pumpkin Spice everything and Halloween fun. We now have a family tradition. Each year we attend Boo! At the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo. Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! There not-so-scary and fun-filled…
#DateNight on Top of the SkyDeck!
Date night has become our adult version of field trips. When the hubby says it’s time for a Date Night I get so giddy. I love just having him to myself kid free. It’s so important to take time out of your busy schedule and date your spouse. It is so easy to get into…
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Used Car in Good Condition!
This was a sponsored conversation by Cars.com however all thoughts and opinions are my own. One thing you may not know about me is that I am truly a damsel in distress when it comes to cars (ask my husband and my friends they will lol agree. Lol). I’m constantly terrified of being in a…
LEGO Ninjago Movie in Theaters soon + GIVEAWAY!
Where are all my LEGO fans? The LEGO Ninjago movie is coming out this week and it’s going to be epic. There isn’t one LEGO movie that my family didn’t like. Since my boys think they are ninjas already this should be pretty entertaining to watch with them. One thing I really enjoy about LEGO…