Disclosure: I get stuff for free. A lot. I don’t always write about everything because- contrary to popular belief- I cannot be bought for a tube of toothpaste or ill-fitting pair of pants. That said, when I LOVE something, you hear about it. So even though I’ve been compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and happy, happy kids are entirely my own. ***** When I’m offered cool new things for my family to try out, it’s usually a toss-up as to which kid {Read More}
Springhill Suites, the #ArtofLocal, and a fun, fun night.
October 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Word to the wise: if you ever see an #ArtofLocal event at a, well, local Springhill Suites by Marriott, you should go. You should bring all of your friends and go. Immediately. What began in 2010 as Marriott’s ArtNight has evolved into a community extravaganza of giving craftspeople a platform of wide visibility (and wowing hotel guests and lucky locals). The night I attended? Off-the-charts food, drink, art, and performances. Right off the bat, a large scale painting entitled “City {Read More}
This month in “I Didn’t Know Pearachute Could Do That” news
September 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute ambassador, it’s my crazy good fortune to run around town with my trio and report back on the best of the kid-friendly best. Although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and thoroughly exhausted children are entirely my own. *** Did you know that… Pearachute offers workout classes for Mamas (and Daddies) with included childcare? It’s true. The Dailey Method in Lincoln Park has many early-in-the-day options, with their Dailey Barre and Fusion sessions. Free playtime for {Read More}
EatPakd and eat lunch for free!
September 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I’m thrilled to tell you guys about EatPakd– a brilliant way to solve Chicagoland lunchtime dilemmas- and even though I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and apple dips are entirely my own. *** Lunch is hard. Lunch is very, very hard. Oh, it doesn’t seem like it should be, and on paper (or in backpack) you’d think the math problem would be simple. A (food items you’re pretty sure your kids still like) + B (an entire school year’s {Read More}
Pearachute: Crazy amount of classes edition.
August 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute Ambassador, it’s my business to tell you all about the classes, activities, sports, and play times in the greater Chicagoland area. (And business is GOOD.) Although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and children with a ridic set of new skills are entirely my own. *** Friends! Summer’s winding down and Fall is gearing up! Whether you’re looking forward to the return to normalcy/sanity, or if you’re of the school of thought that zero scheduling is {Read More}
An interview with two experienced Pearachuters.
July 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute Ambassador, it’s my business to tell you all about the classes, activities, sports, and play times in the greater Chicagoland area. (And business is GOOD.) Although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and children with sand in their ears(?!) are entirely my own. ***FYI, stay with me ’til the bottom for new locales and crazy-new prices!*** *** Sure, you’ve all heard me go on (and on and on) about how great Pearachute is as a flexible {Read More}
Building grey matter with the #StreamTeam.
July 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a member of Netflix’s Stream Team, it’s my media-happy pleasure to share the best of the streaming (and curated) best each month. Even though I’m compensated for my posts, all thoughts, opinions, and loud children are entirely my own. *** Netflix makes kids smarter. No, really. Sure, there are the zombie-inducing, brain-breaking shows (you know, like some of the ones we grew up with?) but it always feel so good for my brain (and conscience) when my offspring {Read More}
Giveaway! $70 Rodan + Fields summer essentials!
July 13, 2016 By 2 Comments
Guys, this is a good one. Recently, I’ve been working with my friend Jacqueline to promote her fabulous Rodan + Fields biz– and she really knows her stuff. (Plus, she’s flawless. Which is a) totally unfair at preschool pickup and b) totally how you’d want your R+F consultant to look, amiright?) And hey, Chicago, you know how it’s a gazillion degrees and sticky right here on the surface of the sun (which, again, we wouldn’t change because= winter is about {Read More}
