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Disclaimer: Staples and I have partnered together this back-to-school season to share about our family’s annual traditions. This year’s back-to-school season is a first for our family. Mr. Dude is going into Kindergarten and he couldn’t be more excited. We’ve gone over the school supplies list at least a dozen times. He’s spent the last […]
Abigail and I attended a showing of “20,000 Leagues Under the Seas” at the Looking Glass Theatre on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. We were invited as guests of the theatre and could not have been more impressed with the production. The storytelling, costumes, acting, and updated facilities were breathtaking. 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas […]
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I’ve been looking at Best Buy sales ads (in print and online) for years. Heck, it’s why I applied to work my first retail job back in 2001. It was at a Best Buy location a few minutes from my house.
My one year old had enjoyed his meal thoroughly. That odd mix of apple sauce, home-made guacamole, mac & cheese, water, milk, and grilled chicken was all over him. It was also all over the floor, counter and wall near him. It was one of those messes that makes a caregiver sigh, but also smile. […]
We recently visited the Chicago Shakespeare Theater to see “Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure” with the family as guests of the theater. The theater is located on Chicago’s Navy Pier and holds a special place in our hearts. It is where I proposed to my now wife of over 12 years. Fly away to […]
I get stuck in my head sometimes. It happened recently when I was pondering this upcoming Father’s Day. I don’t have anything planned for it. Although a nice quiet day at home with the family would be great. I don’t get nearly enough of those. My wife works a job that has her traveling all […]
There is a new sports team in town. The Chicago Dogs baseball team recently opened their first season at the brand new $63 million IMPACT Field development in Rosemont, IL.
Tully is an absolutely fantastic movie. It is an emotional roller-coaster ride that I only now understand as a parent. Taking care of small kids is not for the faint of heart.
HBO and Sesame Workshop present “Sesame Street: F is for Friends,” a free mall tour inspired by the 48th season of Sesame Street. This immersive, limited-engagement tour includes a 15-minute show starring costumed Elmo and Abby Cadabby characters as well as stories and songs about celebrating similarities and differences between friends. Pre-schoolers and their families will learn that while we may […]