Category: Outings

Jul 20
Adventure Science Center for Kids in Nashville, TN

One of the coolest places for kids to spend time indoors in Nashville, TN is at the Adventure Science Center. We got to visit it recently and the kids loved every minute of it.

Jul 17
The Chicago Dogs Hosted the 2022 American Association All-Star Game at Impact Field in Rosemont, IL

We got to attend the last week and had a blast. SkyWaitress was out of town for work so we brought GiGi (my mom) along. We enjoyed watching the game but also had snacks, drinks, and plenty of fun along the way with the various other activities the park offered.

Jun 16
Quick Wisconsin Trip With The Boys

I feel like I leveled up on this whole Stay At Home Dad thing this week. The boys and I took a quick trip to Wisconsin this week while SkyWaitress is in Texas for work. We loaded up the car and headed a couple of hours north. We visited some friends who have some space […]

Jun 04
Pixar Putt is Now in Chicago Until August 21st

PIXAR PUTT is the ultimate pop-up, open-air mini-golf experience made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar's most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E, and Inside Out, Pixar Putt is set to take guests to infinity… and beyond!

May 23
The New Portillo’s Garden Dog Is Honestly Really Good

I truly regret to inform you that the new Portillo's Garden Dog is honestly really good.

May 14
AA League Baseball Is Back In Rosemont, IL

Disclosure: My family and I were invited as guests to attend a Chicago Dogs game. The following opinions are my own. The Chicago Dogs are members of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Named after Chicago’s favorite and oldest culinary tradition, the ChicagoDogs’ logo features the colors and stars of the iconic Chicago flag. Home games are played at the state-of-the-art Impact Field located […]

May 06
A&A Ballet’s Presents “Carnival of the Animals” & “The Firebird” at Anthenaeum Theater in Chicago: May 14, 2022

Tickets for the Program by Award-Winning Choreographer Alexei Kremnev Are On Sale Now A&A Ballet (A&A), one of the fastest-growing performing arts and educational organizations in Chicago, under the artistic direction of Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik, today announced a new Family Dance Series at the Athenaeum Theater, premiering May 14, 2022, at 3 p.m. […]

Oct 30
Our 2021 Corn Maze Visit

This is one of those home-movie-type posts. It's just a series of clips welcoming you into our visit to Richardson's Corn Maze in Spring Grove, IL. It's on the Reader's Digest's 25 Best Corn Mazes in America List this year.

Sep 02
Blue Man Group is Back on Stage in Chicago, IL

Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and multiple creative explorations. I've had the pleasure of attending a few performances at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. This most recently attended performance was the first time my oldest was able to join me.

Dec 05
Santa’s Village Amusement Park Celebrates ‘Magical Christmas Days’ This December

We got to spend the day at Santa's Village in East Dundee, IL as a family this weekend. This was our second time at the park, but the first time around the holidays. We had so much fun, again, and it even snowed while we were there!