Are you a fan of food trucks? We love the creative dishes and unusual treats that can be found at food truck events. Truck Off comes to Woodstock this Saturday, September 8th…
A record of a Valentine’s Day card
It may seem like Valentine’s Day is a long way off, but it’s actually not — it’s less than a month away. I just spotted some pretty amazing cards in the Hallmark section of my local Walgreens — each one contains a 45!
Happy New Year! Our 2017 “What Is It?” Christmas game
Happy New Year to all of my readers! Our family celebrated our third annual “What Is It?” Christmas gift swap this year. Here are the rules: Find or acquire an item that you think will stump everyone else…
Gift ideas from the Chicago Toy and Game Fair
Our family spent a day at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair previewing and trying out some of the newest and most popular toys for the upcoming holiday season. Here are some of my favorite gift ideas…
Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3: Road to the Races” comes to Schaumburg
Does your family love all things Disney Cars? Disney’s Cars 3: Road to the Races tour is currently traveling around the United States and is currently at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg through 4/23…
Did you know that you can see your mail before it’s delivered?
The United States Postal Service has a free program where you can view your mail before it’s delivered. You may not be aware, but the USPS already photographs every piece of mail you receive…
Last-minute gift idea: Cards Against Humanity is free online
Looking for a last-minute gift idea that you may not even need to leave the house for? Our daughter asked for a copy of Cards Against Humanity, which I’ve kind of held off buying….
Pop-culture-infused fun at Wizard World Chicago
Wizard World is Chicagoland’s annual go-to event for all things pop culture. Whether you’re a fan of cosplay, superheroes, horror, manga, anime, comics, video games, or simply films and television shows…
Safety first!
I’m a sucker for interesting kitchen gadgets, so when I spotted this Stanley bottle opener at Menards recently, I had to buy it. Just look at it! It’s got the ergonomic grip of a Stanley hand tool…
The hunt for Ecto Cooler
If you grew up in the same generation that I did, it’s possible that your mom had a big can of Hi-C juice drink in your refrigerator. In the late 1980s, a bright green Hi-C hit the stores: Ecto Cooler…
Why not take a deck of cards to dinner?
Going out to dinner is a treat for us. Admittedly though, it can be tough to get a 20-year-old to put the phone down when we’re simply sitting around waiting for food. Before heading to the restaurant, I grabbed a deck of Uno cards…
What happens when a Coke lover tries Pepsi 1893?
Did you get a free can of Pepsi 1893 at Jewel-Osco this weekend? I ran to the store yesterday to get some other items, and even though I’m a die-hard Coca-Cola girl, free is free, so the Pepsi 1893 came home with us…
“High Strung” opens in theaters April 8th
If you enjoy stories of triumph over adversity, music, and lots of dance, there’s a new movie that fits the bill! “High Strung” is the story of Ruby, a dancer who moves to New York City on a dance scholarship…
New trailer for Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
We’ve got a brand-new trailer today for Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR today, and does it ever look fun. (Wait til you spot who shows up at the end!) Our entire household is looking forward to this one…
Festival of the Sugar Maples: Coral Woods
Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Coral Woods Conservation Area is hosting its annual Festival of the Sugar Maples March 12-13, 2016. Taste maple syrup made right in McHenry County, Illinois!
“The Dukes of Hazzard” DVD deals are few & far between…
Nearly every retailer is sold out of “The Dukes of Hazzard” DVD seasons right now. In looking around the web, I found one retailer that still has the full series in stock for a fair price. And, I’ve also got a link where you can watch an episode of the Dukes streaming online FREE of charge…
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