After an amazing lunch, we got to check out a demonstration from Mark of Chicago Fit Club showcasing some exercises you can do with vacuuming! Now I don’t like exercising nor do I like vacuuming but Mark made us laugh and I figure if I had to do one why not do both! He showed […]
Kenmore Blogger Summit 2012 “Innovation” #kbs2012
Kenmore is a brand that the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s my grandma (and parents) favorite brand. I grew up with Kenmore appliances all around me but somehow in my adulthood the brand has slipped away. Well after attending the Kenmore Blogger Summit I feel like I just want to go […]
Kenmore Blogger Summit 2012 “Slow Cooker Challenge” #kbs2012
Just a few weeks ago on I drove four hours in a crazy snowstorm (yes it should have only taken me 45 minutes) to the Sofitel Water Tower hotel downtown to attend the Kenmore Blogger Summit 2012. That night I met with about 40 other bloggers for a nice dinner and presentation from Google+ reps […]
Ross Dress for Less Review (& Giveaway Ends 12/20)
ABOUT: Ross Dress for Less is the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain with over 1,000 stores in 27 states. Ross has more stores nationwide than TJ Maxx and Marshalls and in retail; size means purchasing power so more stores means more savings for customers! Savvy shoppers will find the same brand names […]
Don’t Miss Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 12th!
Can you believe we are already in November and that Christmas is like six weeks away! This year instead of doing all your shopping online or at the big mass retailers (Target, Walmart…), have you considered checking out your local neighborhood toy store? You that that super cute toy store that you keep passing but […]
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents “Fully Charged” Review
Ringling Bros® and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged Allstate Arena: Nov. 3 – 13, 2011 United Center: Nov. 16 – 27, 2011 First of all, I may be bias, but I love the circus! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey just know how to put on a good show and I have yet […]
Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Cheeseburger from Wendy’s Review #HotNJuicy
ABOUT: Wendy’s has rebuilt their hamburger from the bun up! Aptly named after Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, the new Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Cheeseburger is Wendy’s thickest, hottest and juiciest hamburger ever. The beef is made with 100 percent fresh, never-frozen, North American beef without fillers, additives, preservatives or flavor boosters, complemented by a warm, […]
“Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey” Review
Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey United Center (Chicago, IL) : Sept. 7 – 11, 2011 I love the Disney on Ice shows and have seen more than I care to admit to! Most of the Disney on Ice shows feature one particular show, like Toy Story or even Disney Princesses so […]
“A Day Out with Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011” Review
My boys are huge train-fans and when I heard about the “Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011” I knew we had to go. I actually had no clue that just 50 minutes away from our house was a train museum, the Illinois Railway Museum. The “Day of Out With Thomas” […]