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The game of Monopoly is a classic in most families. I have many fond memories (some recent) of long games of Monopoly with friends and family members. Most people have a favorite token and for me, that's the Scottie Dog. He is the game piece that I must have. Turns out he is up for retirement, along with some other pieces, and needs to be saved! Game of Monopoly - Save Your … [Read more...]
We love the video game Skylanders Spyro's Adventure. We play it all the time at our house on the Wii. When we heard about the Skylanders Giants, we had to see what they are all about! Best Buy has this whole area set up to play the game using a Giant, Tree Rex, and some of the other characters as well. Fun at Best Buy After waiting for a few kids to take their turns playing the game, I … [Read more...]
We do not enjoy Chicago nearly as much as we should since we live just half an hour from the city. So when Jodi found a Groupon to rent two ElliptiGos for 4 hours to go wherever we want in the city I was all about it. Fitness Experts - Chicago I have to start by saying that these guys are AWESOME! After purchasing two Groupons (one for Jodi and her son, and one for my son and me) we had … [Read more...]
Game night is something to really look forward to. Whether it's with friends, family or both, it can be such a blast. Monopoly is such a classic and still a favorite of ours. I was eager to see what this new version was all about. Monopoly Millionaire is a new twist on the game that most of us know and love! Game Night Fun Just recently we visited Mike's parents. They live about 3 … [Read more...]
The Chicago Fine Chocolate Show is coming this November. I am excited to say that I will be attending. What better way to spend a great day out in our fabulous city by attending a show dedicated to CHOCOLATE?! Chicago Fine Chocolate Show The Chicago Fine Chocolate Show will be taking place on Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Chicago’s Navy Pier. This is the … [Read more...]
One More Vacation Although it may not seem like it, there is still time to squeeze in at least one more family vacation this summer. Especially with all the extra perks Embassy Suites has to offer. Time flies when you're having fun, and boy did we have a blast this summer! I can't believe the kids and I are already heading back to school (next week--seems so early?) Thanks to this … [Read more...]
More Vacation Getting more vacation time takes planning and forethought. However, Embassy Suites also makes it very easy to get more vacation. With two room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast, in-room snacks, and a nightly Manager's Reception, we had plenty of funds to spend on other fun things! Not having to spend so much on food is a huge deal while vacationing. Day One From the … [Read more...]
Free Family Fun What could be better than a day of free family fun? Living just outside Chicago, we don't take advantage of all the phenomenal public parks nearly as often as we should. But we made a plan and spent a day playing in the famous Millennium Park. Parks like these are great for the whole family. There is room to run around, all kinds of areas to explore, things to learn … [Read more...]
Summer Getaway While we can't afford a "real" summer getaway this year, that isn't stopping us from making the most of family time together. Thanks to World Market we got some great items that make mini-vacations possible just about anywhere. Whether we can make a day trip to the beach or just a backyard picnic, these fabulous products set the mood for summer fun and … [Read more...]
More Vacation I don't know anyone that doesn't want more vacation time especially to spend time with family. Embassy Suites Hotels, a Hilton Worldwide brand and one ofParents magazine's "10 Best Hotel Chains for Families of 2012", gives guests more during every stay. The full service, upscale chain offers two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly Manager's Reception with … [Read more...]
