We got to visit the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Stop in Chicago on Saturday at Navy Pier. There were hundreds of people in attendance that waited their turn for a chance to play the new game. This sneak peak was a crowd pleaser. Many even got their photo taken with none other than Mario himself. Including […]

One of the fun things we got to do this past summer was test out a couple of recipes from a review copy of Treat Yourself!: How to Make 93 Ridiculously Fun No-Bake Crispy Rice Treats by Jessica Siskin. It was published by Workman in August 2017. The book is full of over 300 pages worth […]

Editor’s Note: Netflix no longer offers the Birthday On-Demand service.  If you’re a parent, you know that kid’s birthday parties are super complicated. There is so much to worry about when planning a party. Supplying allergy-free treats for classmates, Pinterest decoration fails, invites, cooking, rentals, gifts, favors and more! It can all be just too much. Don’t […]

We were invited as guests of the Hofbräuhaus Chicago to celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest 2017 with them this weekend. It is their fifth annual celebration at the Rosemont, IL location. The whole season is an event that includes live Bavarian entertainment, Celebrity keg tapping ceremonies, Oktoberfest food specials and freshly brewed “Oktoberfestbier.” The house band plays […]