I am already so in love with July, you guys. Here’s why: Say- just say- I was gonna leave Chicago for five weeks this summer. This is what our breakup/get-back-together would look like. For research (and for Chicago Parent), I stayed in the nicest place ever, ever, ever. You are welcome, locals. My darling friend Alison featured Nora & Zu in her article on summer fun for Everyday Family! (And they’re supra-cute, too. Yeah, I’m biased.) Blogging ruins your children. Here {Read More}
RoundUp: Eat, Play, Create (And Read).
June 25, 2014 By 3 Comments
Oh, Wednesday. Today’s round-up is devoted to stuff you should be reading (especially if you’re my Dad and have a holymolylong wait during chemo), and doing (especially if you’re a Chicagoan who likes stuff). Things I Failed To Promote While Pimping My Book (Go Buy It) Father’s Day was epic. Because these two guys are epic. June’s Netflix roundup super gets me. I interviewed Goodman Theatre star Jennie Sophia and got the Brigadoon dish. Here’s the Throwback Monday post where {Read More}
Things You Need To Know: Food & Face Edition.
June 17, 2014 By 2 Comments
Local lovelies, I have a new favorite diner. It’s the HashBrowns Cafe in Old Town (1155 N. Wells, Chi) and it’s the yummiest of the yums. Also- I cannot stress this enough- I was not paid to say this. Nope. They invited me in to check out the digs and have my littles do some serious damage to a stack or two of pancakes with zero obligation to write or post or tweet or otherwise media blitz. But I’d be {Read More}
A Round-Up: Lazy Blogging & World Music
June 4, 2014 By 2 Comments
Listen, it’s Wednesday, you’re sitting there, and you’re all like- It’s only Wednesday. I understand. So here are some blogs just perfect for mid-week readin’. Procrastination At Its Finest: Last Thursday, I tapped out. Yet wrote a post about it. I even eye-roll at myself, people. I attempted to make Throwback Monday a thing. (Also, you need this picture frame.) June’s Moms in the Mix blog concerned the very pressing issue of picnicking and why you (me) should stop being {Read More}
Incredibly Quick Giveaway For Chicago’s Museum Of Science & Industry!
May 27, 2014 By 4 Comments
One of my absolute favorite things about blogging is getting to take advantage of- and share!- super cool, local happenings which I otherwise might not have been privy to. Today’s little bit o’ awesome is actually a rather quick giveaway for a fantastic Museum of Science & Industry Event- and it includes a family 4-pack of tickets to not only the presentation, but also admission to the museum for the day! The MSI’s new exhibit is National Geographic Presents: Earth {Read More}
Listen To Your Mother (In Chicago). ‘Cause She’s Usually Right.
May 8, 2014 By 17 Comments
Even though I cannot wait to see (and have you all see) the magnificent photos of Chicago’s Listen To Your Mother show (courtesy of the mucho talented Brandi Lee of Balee Images and her supra-fabulous cohort Elizabeth Rago), I’m gonna make do with some spiffy little cell phones to help with my recap. Brace yourself, they’re stunning[ly small]. So. The day was a whirlwind of rehearse, gawk at each other, pretend one’s stilettos weren’t breaking oneself, rehearse, eat some positively cracktacular {Read More}
A Round Up. And Ice Cream. And Excuses.
May 7, 2014 By 2 Comments
Yes. I know I said I’d post on Tuesday about the crazy awesomeness which was Sunday’s performance BUT, I’m here to tell you that self-permissive tap outs are a thing. I gave myself a teenser bit of a break on Monday and Tuesday. I mean, not with the cooking, cleaning, child-cartin’, or contractual writing…but the rest? Oh yes. Slacktitude was (kinda) achieved. And the full recap of the Chicago Listen To Your Mother Show will come tomorrow. (For realsies.) ‘Cause it was {Read More}
The News Is There Ain’t No News…
May 5, 2014 By 6 Comments
…A.K.A., my Monday post is going up tomorrow. (That’s right, I posted to say that I wouldn’t be posting.) In the meantime, check out my view from yesterday…
