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Oct 06
“Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery” at Chicago Children’s Theatre is a Hilarious Riot

Part farce, part docudrama, Chicago Children's Theatre's world premiere fall opener Mesmerized is a fun new introduction for kids to Ben Franklin, one of our country’s founding fathers and most famous scientists.

Sep 10
Chicago’s WNDR Museum Is A Must Visit Destination

Our family got to visit Chicago’s original immersive art and technology experience located in the city’s West Loop neighborhood: the WNDR Museum.

Sep 07
Navigating Unconventional Routes to Success: A Guide To My Journey So Far

Connecting with hiring managers can be challenging when your unique experiences don’t align with their conventional expectations. Nontraditional candidates often face hurdles in a world where most hiring managers have followed traditional career paths. But here’s the twist – my journey as a nontraditional candidate is a testament to my strength, not a hindrance.  Consider […]

Sep 02
“Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond

"Poverty, by America", from professor of sociology at Princeton University, Matthew Desmond is a gut punch to everyone with an ounce of empathy in their heart. He masterfully shares a narrative about the pervasiveness of poverty in our country in a way that its clear and concise.

Aug 26
“A Very Dinosaur Birthday” by Adam Wallace

A Very Dinosaur Birthday by Adam Wallace

Aug 24
Larry Hass and his Magic Show at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

We got to attend a rather entertaining evening of magic and philosophy headlined by Larry Hass at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago this summer.

Aug 23
The Chicago Dogs Are A Dog Gone Fun Time

It has become a bit of a tradition for our family to see The Chicago Dogs play at Impact Field in Rosemont, IL every year. This summer has been no exception. We were able to take in a game, food, drink, and fireworks all in one night. We arrived in time to find parking, get […]

Aug 23
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harar

If you’re looking for a book that might just change the way you think about… everything, this book is it. This book is all about the idea of shared myths (or fictions) and their power to influence. Things like religion, money, countries, and countries are all uniquely human constructs. Some have their uses while others […]

Aug 22
Doodles x CAMP Now Open in Chicago

 EXPERIENTIAL RETAILER CAMP MAKES MIDWEST DEBUT WITH NEW IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE: DOODLES X CAMP, OPEN NOW IN CHICAGO’S LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD  This real-world shop-and-play experience will teleport families into the rainbow world of Doodles CAMP Chicago’s “Canteen” Retail Space Now Open  CAMP, The Family Experience Company, is bringing its beloved shop-and-play retail experience to the Midwest […]

Jul 28
Don’t Miss Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL is a special one-hour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages.