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May 02
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” is Out Now on Blu-ray, Digital, & DVD

We got a copy of The LEGO Movie 2 recently thanks to Warner Brothers. My kids and I have watched it more than a handful of time already. This second movie picks up right where the first left off. It’s a joy ride full of adventure, jokes, and visually stunning LEGO based imagination. I really […]

Apr 13
Habitat Park Egg Hunt at Kohl Children’s Museum

Colorful eggs will be hidden all over the Kohl Children’s Museum‘s outdoor Habitat Park exhibit in Glenview, IL on April 20, 2019. It’s up to the sharp-eyed little guests to find them and win special gifts, from candy to gift cards, even 1-year memberships to the Museum! Additional tickets required. Price: $6/non-members, $5/members• Tickets required […]

Mar 18
Bubbles In the Backyard

The weather has finally started to clear up in recent days. The snow has melted and we’ve been hovering in the 40s for our highs. That meant we spent part of an afternoon this past weekend running around the backyard with bubbles. It was a breath of fresh air (literally) to be outside with two […]

Mar 14
Hey David,

[bctt tweet=”Hey #DavidTennant, Heard you’ll be in Chicago this month. Mind giving this post a quick read? A big fan of yours is going to miss meeting you… again. – DavidTennant.UK”] I hear you’ll be in Chicago this month. My wife is a HUGE fan, but had to sell her ticket this time (and give […]

Feb 18
Twenty Dads I’m Going to Miss Seeing at Dad 2.019 Summit

I’ve attended the Dad 2.0 Summit every year since 2014. It is an amazing annual conference focused on fatherhood and the media. Every year something cool happens and I learn so much. I love to attend because I get to hang out with my friends, interact with brands, and learn new things in various sessions […]

Feb 17
Playtime With Puppy Dog Pals [DVD Giveaway]

Disclaimer: I’ve partnered with Disney for the creation and sharing of this post. Playtime With Puppy Dog Pals was released on January 22, 2019. Rated TV-G. Run time of 110 minutes (not including bonus). If you’ve seen the show before you know you’ll be getting a clever and inquisitive set of adventures from the puppies. […]

Feb 16
Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” [Blu-ray Giveaway]

Disclaimer: I’ve partnered with Disney for the creation and sharing of this post. We saw “Ralph Breaks the Internet” at the CMX Market Cinema in Skokie, IL and fell in love with Ralph & Vanellope all over again. It isn’t often that a sequel surpasses its predecessor, but I think “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is […]

Feb 15
Norm of The North: Keys to the Kingdom [DVD Giveaway]

I’ve not seen the original Norm of the North but was able to easily follow along with what was happening. I found the film mildly amusing. My five-year-old? He was hooked.

Feb 14
Potty Training with The Wiggles

Theodore has recently become moderately interested in the potty. He flushes the toilet whenever he can and often likes running around the house without a diaper on and occasionally makes it to the potty in time for business to commence. He’s not ripped off a diaper in public yet, but I’m half expecting it ot […]

Feb 13
What My Sons Need to Know in a #MeToo World

Anything less than an enthusiastic and on going "Yes!" is a "No."