Chicago Area Water Park Fun – Magic Waters

Visit one of the largest water parks in Illinois! Magic waters is located just off I-90 near Rockford. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed Slides, Tsunami Bay Wave Pool, Typhoon Terror Adventure Ride and the thrill a minute…

Macy’s Celebrates American Icons

When you think of American icons, what are some things that automatically come to your mind? I’m assuming some of you answered with apple pie, barbecue, baseball. Or maybe some iconic Americans like Marilyn Monroe, JFK, Andy Warhol, Muhammad…

Chicago Box Tops University 2013

(I’m so going to order one of these banners for next school year.) This week, Chicago welcomed our own Regional Box Tops University. Of course, You all know that I love me some box tops, so of course I’ve…

Full Of Words Wednesday

As much as I kind of hate seeing my children grow up (it goes so fast) I’ve been looking forward to warmer weather in Chicago for this very reason. Sunglasses and shorts. Although Sir Twizzler refuses to keep his…

Creative Homeschooling Outside of the Home

I’ve officially gotten around to posting about some of our homeschooling adventures. One of the questions that I hear most is, “How are you able to homeschool when you are out of your house SO MUCH?!” Well folks, it’s…