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Jul 16
Troomi Might Be Perfect for Your Family, But It Wasn’t for Mine

My son (5th grade) found a way to root the phone and remove most of the Troomi restrictions baring him from downloading apps like Roblox or surfing on the open web. 

Jul 15
Construction Simulator: Stadium Expansion now Available in Digital Stores!

Construction Simulator® - Stadium Expansion offers players access to a new major contract.

Jul 14
10 Reasons The Chicago Dogs Are Our Family’s Favorite Chicago Team

It's July and we've been to a handful of games so far this season. A personal family record for seeing a sports team in a single season. Here's our top 10 reasons we love having the Chicago Dogs as our local team and attending their games.

Apr 18
P Is for Pride

P Is for Pride by Greg Paprocki introduces readers (and those listening) to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the LGBTQ+ community and supporters in a young age appropriate way. Full of fun and bright colors even non-readers will enjoy the book. Toddlers (and their adults) can read from A to Z about the LGBTQ+ community […]

Apr 17
I’ve Been Married to My Best Friend for 18 Years So Far

Our life together works because we've both grown and learned along the way.

Mar 21
Art as Activism: Exploring Alexandra Jamieson’s Vision with the Abortion Trading Cards

The Abortion Trading Cards collection provides a thought-provoking insight into a not so imagined future where abortion services are outlawed.

Mar 04
‘Flyover: Chicago’ is Now Open at Navy Pier

At Navy Pier, a new, exciting, year-round attraction awaits, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and breathtaking aerial imagery to unveil Chicago from entirely fresh angles. This immersive journey unfolds across three captivating acts, climaxing in a thrilling flight adventure that whisks viewers from a staggering 13,000 feet above the cityscape. Along the way, the experience plunges down towering skyscrapers, glides along bustling sidewalks, and drifts through spectacular displays of fireworks and airshows. Discover Chicago's most iconic landmarks and delve into the essence of the city, as you connect with its vibrant people,…

Feb 05
“Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” Premiers on Apple TV+ February 16, 2024

The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, Franklin, follows how he approaches making new friends.

Feb 05
“The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods

An Entertaining Time Travel Mystery Book For The Parents I’ve recently rediscovered a love for reading fiction thanks to the audiobooks found at my local library. One of my recent reads was “The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods. You can get it using my affiliate link here. On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost […]

Feb 03
“What I Did Yesterday” by Chris Fason

"I guess if I was inspired, it’s by my own depression and this is an effort to pierce through the fog. It’s my cry for help, maybe."