Indoor playgrounds are all the rage. In the Chicago area with our unpredictable weather they are the perfect solutions for indoor play. Bumblebee Play Cafe Indoor Playground in Elgin is a wonderful indoor playground. Perfect for children of all ages and a bonus for parents the coffee is great. The…
Baseball is a controversial issue in our household. I grew up a Chicago White Sox fan and my husband is a Cubs fan. Total House Divided. When it came to raising our son we knew a decision must be made. This isn’t our only sports team controversy (Go Buckeyes!). We…
Plan an overnight trip for a large family at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells My two sisters in law both are in education and work for the school district which means they get a Spring Break. Now, spring break means nothing to me having a child that is not…
Plan a Fun Day with Thomas and his Friends for the Whole Family I grew up with my little brother obsessed with Thomas the Train. I couldn’t wait to introduce my son to Thomas and all his friends. On a hot sunny day, we drove 45 minutes to Union with…
The Kane County Cougars have the most fun baseball experience for the whole family I have a close mom friend who swears by going to the Kane County Cougars games for easy family fun. I’ve gone several times pre-baby but haven’t been since my son was born. One of my…
Troll Hunt at the Morton Arboretum I saw this weird large looming creature when I was driving on I-88. Several days later my husband said he wanted to go see the Morton Arboretum trolls. I had not clue what he was talking about. But like always I sought out the…
A Review of the Chicago Hamilton Exhibition I’m obsessed with Hamilton. I have the soundtrack memorized and seen the musical twice. I even participated on a professional panel discussing Hamilton’s career as a lawyer. Going to the Chicago Hamilton Exhibition was on my list all summer. When I heard it…
Attending the Bears Training Camp with your family and children of all ages We are a football family. Although my husband and I disagree about college teams (Go Bucks!) Sunday mornings in the fall everyone wears their Bears gear and we plan the day around “What time is the game?”…
