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Jun 11
Adventures Ahead and a Vacation Giveaway

I get stuck in my head sometimes. It happened recently when I was pondering this upcoming Father’s Day. I don’t have anything planned for it. Although a nice quiet day at home with the family would be great. I don’t get nearly enough of those. My wife works a job that has her traveling all […]

May 28
Chicago Dogs Opening Day at Impact Field

There is a new sports team in town. The Chicago Dogs baseball team recently opened their first season at the brand new $63 million IMPACT Field development in Rosemont, IL.

Apr 28
Sesame Street: F is for Friends Pop-Up Tour

HBO and Sesame Workshop present “Sesame Street: F is for Friends,” a free mall tour inspired by the 48th season of Sesame Street. This immersive, limited-engagement tour includes a 15-minute show starring costumed Elmo and Abby Cadabby characters as well as stories and songs about celebrating similarities and differences between friends. Pre-schoolers and their families will learn that while we may […]

Apr 18
“Puppy Dog Pals: Volume One” Now on DVD!

Disclaimer: Disney provided me with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.  Our family discovered “Puppy Dog Pals” while on a road trip. One night along the way we stopped at a hotel that had cable and it happened to be on the Disney Channel. […]

Apr 04
We Just Switched to Ivory Free & Gentle Body Wash as a Family

Give your family the gift of uncompromised skincare with Ivory Free & Gentle Cleanse & Nourish Body Wash with Pear & Sandalwood Scent. This gentle body wash is free of dyes and parabens, making it perfect for the whole family. It is formulated to cleanse and nourish skin with the scent of pear and sandalwood. Ivory has created soap that is 99.44% pure for over 130 years and is dedicated to providing products with thoughtful ingredients that families trust.

Mar 06
Disney / Pixar’s “Coco” (2017)

This award-winning animated family film from Disney/Pixar is one of my favorite releases in recent memory. I went to see the film in theaters without having seen a single preview or knowing anything about the storyline. I left the theater knowing I had to get the film the moment it was released on digital and Blu-ray. […]

Feb 11
Woody Woodpecker [Movie Giveaway]

The all new Woody Woodpecker movie is out on DVD, & Digital now. It is a hilarious revisiting of a classic cartoon personality in a modern format. My, nearly 5-year-old, son has seen it at least a billion times since we got it on DVD. This is a family-friendly comedy I’d recommend to anyone who is […]

Jan 19
DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! is Now on Netflix

I was skeptical about the Trolls movie before I saw it the first time. I then fell in love with the whole idea (music and all) once I saw it. Dreamworks found a magic formula that worked with audiences around the globe. I think they've done it again with the new animated series on Netflix. Just take a look at the opening credits...

Jan 10
Learn How To Be Each of These Professions by Watching These TV Shows on Netflix

Disclosure: I’ve joined the Netflix #StreamTeam and have been compensated for writing this post. I was often told that I could do anything I wanted when I grew up. Then I found out college and its associated costs would make this endeavor more difficult than I had imagined. Netflix, fortunately, makes it easy to get […]

Jan 04
DreamWorks Trollhunters Toy Giveaway + Guillermo del Toro Announces “Tales of Arcadia” Trilogy Series

Emmy-Winning Netflix original series DreamWorks Trollhunters is the first installment of three-part epic from DreamWorks Animation Television.