Disclosure: My kids are lucky li’l ducks to be offered so many complimentary classes. But although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and snoring offspring are entirely my own. *** That trio of mine enjoys staying supremely active. (And I enjoy letting them out crazy amounts of excess afternoon energy; it’s a little bit like letting a bit of steam eke out of a very full, very shouty teapot.) And thanks to Goldfish Swim School and Design Dance- our two {Read More}
3 marvelous companies for wellness this year
January 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: It’s wellness and self-care season, you guys. Although I’m compensated for this post, all thoughts, opinions, and aggressively sustaining practices are entirely my own. (Unless one of you suggested the whole “sleep more” thing to me. Then, thank you.) *** Boy-o, who could use a handy guide to help get you through cold n’ flu season, lack of sunlight season, and…whatever you can even call this political season? I hear you. It’s no secret that I get to try {Read More}
3 Ways Pearachute is making Winter Break merry & bright!
December 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute ambassador, it’s my jingly elf-like mission to share the latest n’ greatest about their marvy drop-in classes and family-wide activities. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and non-frostbitten children are entirely my own. *** Pearachute gets you, friend. And they’re gonna continue to get you through the winter season (where, if you’re in Chicago, it’s currently -10 with the windchill ohmywordwhydidwechoosethis). Read on. 3 Ways Pearachute is making Winter Break merry & bright: Gift cards! They {Read More}
5 of my favorite holiday gifts & a giveaway!
December 15, 2016 By 2 Comments
Disclosure: Sometimes I get things for free! Sometimes I just love to promote people and things and require no more compensation than a hearty (virtual) handshake. Neither scenario impacts my words in the slightest, as all thoughts, opinions, and gingerbread feelings are entirely my own. *** One of my favorite parts of blogging is- and has always been- sharing my favorite companies and products with people whom I’m 99% certain would be hanging out with me and buying the same {Read More}
Pearachute has my gratitude this month- here’s why
November 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I’m a Pearachute ambassador (and stoked to be one). As such, I occasionally regale you with tales of the most gloriously cinchy drop-in classes around Chicagoland. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and excessive sentimentality are entirely my own. *** Raising my kids in Chicago, I’m grateful for so many things; among them, a plethora of world-class restaurants and cuisine, exceptional public transit, and a positively bonkers amount of live theatre. Working with Pearachute has only amplified what I adore about this {Read More}
Shopping made easier (and cheaper) with Alfie
October 28, 2016 By 2 Comments
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by the good people at Kenmore and, specifically, the Kenmore Alfie. Although I’ve been compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and CRAZY AWESOME DEALS are entirely my own. ***** Oh, friends. Let me introduce you to Alfie, your new personal shopper/concierge/best friend amalgamation who will be on call for you everywhere you go. I could tell you more, but how about I show you more? Enjoy. First things first. Yes, my office is actually {Read More}
Bring your brains to Mathnasium’s TriMathlon, Chicago!
October 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Mathnasium, brought to you by the Chicago Mathnasium locations (West DePaul, Ravenswood and West Loop). That said, all thoughts, opinions, and gleefully left-brained family members are entirely my own. ***** I’m gonna need everyone (including my mother) to promise not to snicker at my participation in this one: I’m promoting a math event. Yes. A MATH event. While I’m, shall we say, slightly challenged in all things mathtacular, I seem to have been {Read More}
Halloween happiness with Pearachuting pumpkins
October 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I’m a Pearachute ambassador (and stoked to be one). As such, I occasionally regale you with tales of kid-activity awesomeness, and the opportunity to get in on said kid-activity awesomeness. Although I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and insanely sugared children are entirely my own. *** Halloween is looming large, and if your little monsters are acting like, well, little monsters, have I got the energy (and sugar) burning activities for you! Everyone and their princess-glittered little sister knows that {Read More}
