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Back when I was a kid in the ’80s, the Smurfs were all the rage.  If you would have told me that in the year 2011 I would be virtually dancing with them, I probably would have giggled and said, “No way, cool!”.  It’s the year 2011, I’m now a 30-something and what am I [...]

My mother-in-law and I recently took the girls to see Dot & Ziggy at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago.  In a nutshell, the production was a huge hit with both the youngsters and their parents/caregivers. I was nervous at first, because my toddler is very busy and I expected at least one or two [...]

If you are a puzzle/word game addict like I am, you’ll definitely need to get your hands on a SCRUBLE Cube. The SCRUBLE Cube is like a cool twist (pun intended) on some classic games.  It has similarities to Scrabble with the look and feel of Rubik’s Cube – with its own new set of [...]

Sunset over Manitowish Lake, Manitowish Waters, WI It’s already the end of July.  This is right about the time during summer when I feel like we’re over the hump and heading quickly toward Fall.  I can sense it in the air.  I’ve been living it up for the majority of the summer and now that [...]

I have been in vacation planning mode for some time now and one major thing on my mind is, “How can I make sure my kids are safe?”  We’re taking a trip to Disney World and as a worrier, I fear the worst.  “What if I get separated from my preschooler?”  Honestly, I figured that [...]

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Thanksgiving has always been a holiday that I have looked forward to. As a child, I recall waking up to the delectable smells of a turkey in the oven, stuffing in the crock pot and my mom’s homemade apple and pumpkin pies.  I still think that Thanksgiving Day at my house, where I grew up [...]

We recently took a jaunt up north to the Wisconsin Dells (JUST before the flooding!) to visit the Great Wolf Lodge that is located just off of I-90/94. We did the the touristy thing when we arrived and took a drive around the area, as this was our first time visiting the Dells. Our main [...]

The word “organic” seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days but what does organic really mean? A well-known dairy company called “Horizon Organic” will explain to you first hand how important consuming organic products is. Their products are free of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which means they are healthier for you [...]

Cookie baking season is upon us. If you’re short on time like I am or expecting last minute holiday guests (or you just ran out of eggs), it may not be feasible to make your cookies from scratch. An excellent, natural alternative is Wholly Wholesome. Their Bake-at-Home line of cookies are delectable. My family and [...]

Earlier this summer, I was browsing around the grocery store when I came across a product that I hadn’t seen before.  Del Monte Fruit Chillers. Looked interesting and good. I picked up a couple of packs and stuck them in my freezer. When I tried them, I realized I was hooked. Fruit Chillers are frozen [...]

Well if this just isn’t the cat’s meow. Stacey Griffin, a super-mom from New Orleans has a pretty unique idea for an environmentally friendly quick drink. Water…in a box! We especially love Aqua2Go because of the convenience it provides and its founder’s commitment to making a difference in our environment. Stacey, Aqua2Go’s founder, is a [...]