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Living Life Is The Bravest Thing Anyone Can Do

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Many of the things we do every day have the ability to end the successful (or not) run we've currently got going on in life.
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I’ve Been Married to My Best Friend for 18 Years So Far

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Our life together works because we've both grown and learned along the way.
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We Visited “Harry Potter: Magic at Play” in Chicago

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We surprised the kids last week with a day off of school in order to visit Harry Potter: Magic at Play in Chicago's Water Tower Place.

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‘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, rich stories, magnificent architecture, and vibrant culture, revealing the true splendor of the Windy City.
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Disney on Ice

IN CELEBRATION OF THE RELEASE OF DISNEY’S NEWEST ANIMATED...

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

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

We Visited “Harry Potter: Magic at Play” in Chicago

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We surprised the kids last week with a day off of school in order to visit Harry Potter: Magic at Play in Chicago's Water Tower Place.

“How to Feed Your Parents” by Ryan Miller

How to Apply to the MSN Creator Program and Get More Eyes on Your Content

“Yeti 4 Hire: The Legit Collection” Out Now

“A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Dad” by Jeff Bogle is Out Now

Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids

And Then My Wife Says, “Could That Have Been What Caused The Flat Tire?”

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P Is for Pride

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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...

“The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods

“What I Did Yesterday” by Chris Fason

“Olive All At Once” Shares With Readers How Feelings Aren’t Binary and That’s Okay

“The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt  (Author), Oliver Jeffers  (Illustrator)

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Chicago Area Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Map

The best Apple Orchards, Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties all in one place. Prepare for a great weekend of family, food and fun!
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Larry Hass and his Magic Show at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

We got to attend a rather entertaining evening of magic and philosophy headlined by Larry Hass at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago this summer.
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The Chicago Dogs Are A Dog Gone Fun Time

It has become a bit of a tradition for...
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Don’t Miss Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL is a special one-hour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages.
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‘Blue Man Group’ Unveils New Visual Technology Upgrades in Partnership with ‘Pretty Damn Sweet’

Our recent family outing to see the Blue Man...
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Please, Not Again

It hit me for the first time as I sat there in the waiting room of a medical diagnostics location a few blocks from my work. Abigail was in the back room getting blood work done to confirm what we already knew. The signs were all there. We couldn't ignore what was happening and simply hope the best would prevail. It wasn't going to get better or fix itself if we just gave it more time.
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Binge Your Way Through Any Snow Storm With These 21 TV Shows on Netflix

My wife and I signed up for a trial of Netflix during the winter storm that shut down most of Chicago for a couple of days back in 2011. We were snowed in, had plenty of food and wanted to try something new. Five years later we're still using Netflix to pass the time with or without snow on the ground.
Outings

Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier

We have a little dare devil on our hands. This was never more clear to us than the first time we took Mr. Dude into a fair type atmosphere where he was actually big enough to ride the rides. Standing at just over 36 inches (36.8" to be exact) Mr. Dude could ride many, but not all of the rides at Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest last month.
Events

Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Your Kids Anytime You Want

This year you can celebrate as a family and still have time for a parents-only party with a whole new set of New Year’s Eve countdowns, available today only on Netflix, designed for preschoolers, tweens and everyone in between. You choose when to say goodnight, and the kids choose how to celebrate with their favorite characters.
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Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo

Visiting the Zoo Lights at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo is one of our annual traditions. We skip it when the winter's are too cold...
Holidays

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at MSIChicago

One of the traditions we've started as a family is going to see the holiday trees at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago every year. Mr. Dude loved seeing the trees this year.
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Judge Away

I spent nine hours in the car on my birthday last month between 3:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. due to a family emergency. My father-in-law was...
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Construction Simulator: Stadium Expansion now Available in Digital Stores!

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

“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is Out Now

New 2D Side-Scrolling Adventure Introduces Wonder Flowers That Trigger Dramatic Changes to the Gameplay
Video Games

UPDATED & CONFIRMED: GoldenEye 007 Coming to Xbox & Nintendo Switch Online with Online Multiplayer

It is finally coming to pass. The Rare classic GoldenEye 007 had an official UHD remake releasing soon.
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