3 great animated videos from the D23 Expo 2017
Disney and Pixar released three great animated videos at the D23 Expo 2017 – the ultimate Disney fan event that took place in Anaheim, CA, this weekend. I couldn’t make it to the amazing event, but thankfully, I’ve got the videos here and I’m excited to share them with you! Edna Mode’s Retrospective I’ve loved […]
Packing for Disney’s Aulani: What to bring and what to leave at home
When heading to Disney’s Aulani resort and spa on Oahu, you may be wondering what to pack for your adventure in Hawaii. We traveled there last month and learned that buying a few key items before you leave can save some money and maximize your time relaxing in paradise. There are also some things you can […]
“I’m Not Getting Off This Barco”: My Failure to Raise a Bilingual Child
“We are going to get off the ship and explore old town San Juan,” I explained to my four-year-old daughter who was twirling her blonde pigtails as we sat on the cruise ship deck, waiting for the boat to maneuver into its spot at the pier. “Everyone here speaks Spanish, and you can, too!” “No,” […]
5 reasons why SafeHouse Chicago is the perfect spot for family fun in Chicago
My teen has a new favorite restaurant in Chicago, and that’s saying something, as teens can be notoriously tough to impress. However, a dining establishment that’s seriously committed to the theme of international intrigue did the trick. A recent trip to SafeHouse Chicago not only impressed my teen daughter, it was a great night out […]
Fitness expert Marilynn Preston shares 6 of the best ways to raise an active kid
Parents have to make an extra effort to help their kids develop an active lifestyle. One great way to get kids active now and have them stay active well into the future is to find sports and activities that they love and that will have them gladly turning off the computer and powering down the […]
Review of ziplining on Oahu at CLIMB Works Keana Farms
I am not a thrill seeker, and I have a fear of heights. Still, I surprised even myself earlier this month on our family trip to Hawaii when we all went ziplining on Oahu’s North Shore at CLIMB Works Keana Farms. You may be even more surprised, as I was, to learn that I loved it. Ziplining […]
Summer Family Fun with the Chicago White Sox
Summer means baseball. But what major league baseball means is different for each person. To my husband, it means life and embracing America’s pastime. For me, it means fun, fresh air and the only time I have a delicious hot dog. The meaning is evolving for my daughter. It used to mean cotton candy and some squirming. […]
Review of Painted Sky Teen Spa at Disney’s Aulani by a teen
Aulani is a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii, and they are serious about the spa. They’re also serious about making sure kids feel right at home. One space dedicated to teens is the Painted Sky Teen Spa, a 1,500-square-foot space space exclusively available to their teen guests between ages 13 and 17. Painted Sky is the only teen spa in […]
Review of Mango Pineapple Frappuccino Blended Crème at Starbucks
Happy first day of summer! Starbucks is kicking off the season with two new frappucinos: Mango Pineapple and Berry Prickly Pear. I opted to try the Mango Pineapple frappucino first. Starbucks says on its website that the drink offers a “taste of the tropics even when you’re no where close to sun and sand, with flavors […]
For summer fun with kids in Chicago, head to Eataly
Disclosure: My family was invited to try out a meal at Eataly as part of their Eataly Loves Kids program. We weren’t compensated. All opinions and happy tummies are my family’s own. Yesterday, one of my good friends packed up her family and jumped on a plane, headed for an amazing adventure in Italy. That’s […]