Being crafty and being a foodie are not my strengths. So as an evolving mom, I’m making an effort to make fun snacks and crafts with my boys. Although these snacks are filled with sugar (and food dye) I couldn’t resist exploring Pinterest and finding super fun food crafts for The Lorax and Dr. Seuss’… Continue reading Dr. Seuss’ Birthday & The Lorax Fun Snacks and Crafts
Category: My Favorite Things
Escape From Planet Earth Lands in Chicago
My family was invited to a special screening of The Weinstein Company’s new film, Escape from Planet Earth, which hit theaters across Chicago today. Although many film critics are calling this show “mediocre”, I think Escape from Planet Earth is a light-hearted family film that everyone can enjoy. It was a perfect feel-good movie for… Continue reading Escape From Planet Earth Lands in Chicago
NetZero’s 4G Mobile Broadband Holiday Giveaway!
It’s not often that I get to have “Oprah Moments” but since I’ve started blogging I have be honored to have had many of them. Sometimes I get to receive Oprah Moments (e.g. when I’m invited to experience a spa, when I get to review a fancy hotel, or when I actually get to meet… Continue reading NetZero’s 4G Mobile Broadband Holiday Giveaway!
Family Game Night Gift Guide
My favorite part of Hanukah is simply being with my family every night, laughing, and playing a family game while watching the candles burn. So this year, I’ve decided to bring you my first Family Game Night Gift Guide. I’m sharing my top 10 toys and games my family loves to play together. These toys… Continue reading Family Game Night Gift Guide
Master Bedroom Makeover
On Monday I had one of those really amazing “IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING TO ME” experiences. At 10am, Karyn Musick, Lyn Gottlieb, and Bobbi Kreger from Divas N’ Design, kicked me out of my house so they could create my master bedroom makeover. By 2pm the transformation was complete. Watch my master bedroom makeover unfold… Continue reading Master Bedroom Makeover
Did You Stop Zombie Mouth This Halloween?
During the month of October, I was working with Beth Rosen, PopCap Games, and The American Dental Association (ADA) on a fun Halloween campaign called Stop Zombie Mouth. This Halloween, the ADA and PopCap Games redefined what a Halloween “treat” could be, by encouraging moms to give away free games instead of candy. Together, the… Continue reading Did You Stop Zombie Mouth This Halloween?
Harold and the Purple Crayon Comes to Life in Chicago!
One of the things I love most about being a blogger in Chicago is being invited to opening performances of the Chicago Children’s Theatre. They graciously allow me to bring one of my children and the entire evening turns into a magical date night with one of my sons. Attending the opening performance of Harold… Continue reading Harold and the Purple Crayon Comes to Life in Chicago!
Dream Bedroom Makeover!
I have been smiling and filled with excitement for the last week! On September 28, while sitting my boring and currently messy bedroom, I received the following email from Karyn Musick, a Chicago Interior Designer and co-owner of Diva N’ Design… Dear Stacey, A HUGE Congratulations goes out to you, as you have been chosen… Continue reading Dream Bedroom Makeover!
Yoga Videos and Cardio Workouts From Gaiam TV
For the past 3 months, I’ve been exercising 3 to 5 days a week. I have mostly been walking on the treadmill, walking outside, or doing P90X. Although I like all three of these options, I sometimes get bored of them. So I was excited when Gaiam invited me to review Gaiam TV, which streamlines… Continue reading Yoga Videos and Cardio Workouts From Gaiam TV
Deepak Chopra Launches The Chopra Well Channel on YouTube
The Chopra Well Deepak Chopra has recently launched The Chopra Well, a new YouTube channel featuring daily shows about spirituality, wellness, and healthy living. The purpose of The Chopra Well is to help people change the world through personal transformation. A Family Affair You may be familiar with Deepak, bestselling author, world-renowned pioneer in mind-body… Continue reading Deepak Chopra Launches The Chopra Well Channel on YouTube
Priceless Chicago Cubs On Field Batting Practice Experience
“You only live once, but if you live like me, once is enough.” ~ Frank Sinatra ~ When I think about my Quality of Life I think about things I’d like to own, but more importantly, I think about the experiences I’d like to have. Experiences like meeting Oprah, spending the day at The Peninsula… Continue reading Priceless Chicago Cubs On Field Batting Practice Experience