Category: General

Oct 17
Royal Caribbean’s New Legend of the Seas Promises the Ultimate Family Adventure

Royal Caribbean is once again setting the bar for family travel. The cruise line has just unveiled Legend of the Seas, its next entry in the Icon Class fleet—promising the most ambitious mix of food, fun, and family experiences ever put to sea. The new ship is set to launch in July 2026 for a summer season in […]

Oct 16
Nestlé Toll House Celebrates National Cookie Day with Limited-Edition Cookie Taco Kits

If there were ever a day to turn dessert into a full-blown party, it’s National Cookie Day — and this year, Nestlé Toll House has something truly over the top planned. On December 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET, the beloved baking brand is giving cookie fans one more shot at scoring its most creative treat yet: the Nestlé […]

Oct 14
Santa Returns to Fashion Outlets of Chicago: Festive Fun for Everyone!

The holiday season is officially here, and Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out the red carpet for Santa’s grand return! Starting Friday, November 14, families can enjoy free visits with Santa, plus a sleigh-full of themed events, photo opportunities, and ways to give back to the community. Meet Santa—Your Way Santa will be waiting near […]

Oct 14
Gourmia’s New Double Decker Air Fryer: The Ultimate Kitchen Hack for Busy Families

If your family’s dinner routine feels like a race against the clock, Gourmia just dropped a game-changer: the 11-QT Double Decker Dual-Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish, now exclusive to Costco members. Why It’s a Big Deal This isn’t just another air fryer. Gourmia’s stacked, space-saving design packs a full 11-quart capacity into a vertical footprint, […]

Oct 10
A People’s History of the United States

If you have not yet read “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn, I highly encourage you to do so. It’s not an easy read, but it is a meaningful one. The book helps show the whole picture of American history I never got in school. It’s told from the point of […]

Oct 07
“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is an Adventure Full of Spectacle, Hilarity, and Life Lessons

Own the all-new collector's edition now on digital, blu-ray, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Sep 20
Parenting Without Backup

Parenting isn’t easy for anyone. If they tell you it’s a breeze they are lying to you OR they are doing it with help. “Daddy! Can I…?” “Daddy, what does this mean?”“But, Why?” I’ve spent weeks at a time being the only person physically responsible and geographically near my kids. Earlier this year, (and the […]

Sep 19
Amerika, I’m Disappointed In You…

I believed better of Amerika back in 2024. I didn't love Harris as a candidate, but knew then (and now) that she was the far better choice to Trump. The shock has turned into fear, then numbness, and now it is birthing rage.

Sep 18
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” Announced

If you are the parent of a child (of basically any age) you’ve probably seen “The Super Mario Bros Movie” a bazillion times since it was released in theaters in 2023. The movie made $1.3 billion so we all knew another movie had to be in the works. The original was (and still is) a […]

Dec 14
Self-Interest Over Society: Why Billionaires Choose Not to Save the World

Let’s break down how billionaires could use their vast fortunes to create a fairer, more just world—and why, instead, they continue to protect the systems that keep them rich.