Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Vinted Kids, but all thoughts, opinions, and incredibly cute shoes are entirely my own. *** Hey guys, remember that time I gave away money to try an app that’s better than eBay, safer than that Facebook neighborhood porch pickup, and which’ll satisfy the instant gratification of buying something adorable? Oh wait that time is right this very second. So, here’s the deal with Vinted Kids: It’s an online marketplace– with a {Read More}
TodayTix, easy theatergoing & free Mary Poppins tickets!
March 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Although I’ve been compensated by TodayTix, all thoughts, opinions, and rabid ticket-reserving of Second City shows are entirely my own. *** You live in Chicago. Ergo, you’ve seen- and dug- live theatre. Oh wait, this is where I say that I’ve got something pretty great to tell my fellow Chicagoans. TodayTix The body count of great shows (at any given time, concerning any given subject, aimed at any given age range) is astounding. And paying less for great things is {Read More}
Pearachute will change the way your kids try (and love!) activities.
March 6, 2016 By 1 Comment
There’s a reason I’m posting a gushy love story about Pearachute on a Sunday, Chicagoans. The week’s looming ahead, right? Wouldn’t it be nice if you knew what your kids’ schedule looked like- with knowledge that you can mix n’ match n’ cancel n’ add at any given time? (Yes.) If you’ve been peeping on my social media lately, you’ve probably noticed that my kids are doing a ton of stuff right now. I’m not usually a fan of the {Read More}
SoCozy haircare now at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Harmon, and BuyBuy Baby!
February 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Even though this is a sponsored post for SoCozy, all thoughts, opinions, and tangle-free mornings are entirely my own. *** If you missed the first time I raved about the incredible SoCozy company (founded by NYC salon owner Cozy Friedman), brace yourself: I’m about to go at it again. This household is downright obsessed with SoCozy’s line of non-toxic, nasty-free hair care products. Ready for what they DON’T have? Parabens, formaldehyde, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic color, and propylene glycol Alcohol, gluten, {Read More}
Better, faster (and free!) rides with Via.
February 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Popping in mid-week to offer you free gettin’ around town money. (Got your attention now, Chicago, amiright?) I recently discovered Via, a premier ride-sharing app, that most people in the know knew about eons ago. (Listen, all of those Daniel Tiger songs take up some of my brain’s fairly crucial processing sectors.) Here’s what you need to know: Ridesharing is that elusive unicorn of a bridge between public transit and footing the bill for a cab. The Via app is {Read More}
Savers and #Thriftmas and the best present ever.
December 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by Savers thrift stores, but all thoughts, opinions, and giddy reactions to forest creatures are entirely my own. *** Every so often, my writing gigs make me downright euphoric. Case in point- I love telling people about Savers (and Value Village) thrift stores. I love it. Not only are the wares caaarefully checked over to make sure they’re not a) ripped, b) dirty, or c) ripped and dirty, but the Savers teams also work with local nonprofits. {Read More}
Your new fave martinis & a Skinnygirl giveaway!
December 9, 2015 By 1 Comment
Disclosure: I’ve been provided all manner of incredible beverages in exchange for this week’s reviews and giveaways but a) I swear I am not intoxicated and b) all thoughts, opinions, and good cheer are entirely my own. *** It’s Wednesday again and you know what that means: Giveaways and delightfulness! Today’s stuff you need to know about, Holiday Edition 4.0 is all about the yummies. Things I Want You To Eat and Drink: ‘Tis the season for sweet treats! Fans {Read More}
Chicago holiday events and an app-happy giveaway!
December 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Happy third Wednesday in my borderline linear holiday event and giveaway series! Settle in, folks; there’s a lot of stuff you need to know about this week. (Disclaimer: Some of these products and events are given to me for review purposes, but most are things I just really, really like talking about.) Tallyho! Places to go: It’s no secret that the Morton Arboretum is one of the coolest places, ever. Ready to wow your kids (or, you know, your legitimately {Read More}
