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Boy in large grey robe jumps on the bed in a hotel room in L7 by Lotte in Chicago, Illinois.

WHERE TO STAY IN CHICAGO WITH KIDS – Our Neighborhood & Hotel Pick

Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Chicago with your family? I spent a few days in Chicago with my 10-year-old to see a WNBA game and found a safe, convenient area and comfortable, clean, budget-friendly hotel for our stay.  Why listen to me? I enjoy hotel research, and I’ve got a […]

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Boy plays in a bin of slime in a room with other slime bins. Slime wall with dripping, colorful slime on right.

SLOOMOO INSTITUTE – Our Review of the Chicago Slime Experience

Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids on your visit to Chicago? Maybe you’ve come across ‘Sloomoo’ but aren’t sure if it’s worth the cost. Or, perhaps you’ve got a slime-obsessed child and this could be his/her dream come true. I visited with my slime-lovin’ 10-year-old son on a trip to

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Two boys walk toward the ocean on the sand. A pier is on the left.

HOW TO DAY TRIP TO HUNTINGTON BEACH FROM DISNEYLAND – A Mom’s Quick Guide

Disneyland is amazing – I know.  But, sometimes we all need a little beach break!  If you’re ready to play in the sand and surf, make your way west to Huntington Beach and the Pacific Ocean.  It’s less than 20 miles from Disneyland (about 30 minutes with no traffic) and is guaranteed fun for kids

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Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever players shake hands before their WNBA game starts at Climate Pledge Arena. Excited fans look on from the stands.

GOING TO A SEATTLE STORM GAME WITH KIDS – 5 Tips for Before, During, & After

Whether you’ve already got your tickets or your still trying to decide if you should take your kids to a Seattle Storm WNBA game, I hope these 5 tips will help you out! I’m a mom of three and I’m a big WNBA fan.  While I was first introduced to women’s professional basketball in the

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Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever players walk onto the court at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The stands are packed with fans.

WNBA BASICS FOR FAMILIES – Learn about Pro Women’s Basketball!

Updated on March 26, 2025 If you’re planning on taking your kids to a WNBA basketball game – excellent choice!  WNBA games are fun, kid-friendly, and a great way to see some quality basketball.  I’m a huge fan and love taking my kids with me to watch women’s professional basketball. If you’re not up to

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Close up of red t-shirt with '22' and 'CLARK' with Caitlin Clark's autograph in the first '2.'

HOW TO GET CAITLIN CLARK’S AUTOGRAPH (Kids’ Guide for Gainbridge Fieldhouse)

My son and I traveled to Indianapolis to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play against the Connecticut Sun.  We were thrilled to get to see her in action on her home court.  And, my son really wanted her autograph. First, I loved trying to get autographs from my favorite athletes as a kid,

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