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Jul 26
The New ‘HP Envy x360’ Laptops are in Best Buy Stores and Online Right Now

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.

Jul 23
I’ve Never Dad-ed so Hard

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. […]

Jul 20
Peter Pan at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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 […]

Jun 11
Adventures Ahead and a Vacation Giveaway

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 […]

May 28
Chicago Dogs Opening Day at Impact Field

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.

May 04
Tully (2018)

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.

Apr 28
Sesame Street: F is for Friends Pop-Up Tour

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 […]

Apr 28
Raw Curiousity

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Apr 18
“Puppy Dog Pals: Volume One” Now on DVD!

Disclaimer: Disney provided me with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.  Our family discovered “Puppy Dog Pals” while on a road trip. One night along the way we stopped at a hotel that had cable and it happened to be on the Disney Channel. […]

Apr 04
We Just Switched to Ivory Free & Gentle Body Wash as a Family

Give your family the gift of uncompromised skincare with Ivory Free & Gentle Cleanse & Nourish Body Wash with Pear & Sandalwood Scent. This gentle body wash is free of dyes and parabens, making it perfect for the whole family. It is formulated to cleanse and nourish skin with the scent of pear and sandalwood. Ivory has created soap that is 99.44% pure for over 130 years and is dedicated to providing products with thoughtful ingredients that families trust.