Monster Jam is coming to Chicago!

Monster Jam is coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont THIS weekend!  I have always wanted to go to a Monster Jam event!  It seems like every time they come to Atlanta, I have at least 5 friends who are posting from there about what a good time that they are having (and most of these friends are the ones without kids)!  I think this will be such a fun event for not only Ian (who loooves his Monster Trucks), but for Dave & I as well!

(read this in your Monster Jam announcer voice for the best effect)

Monster Jam is the most exciting form of family motorsports entertainment on the planet.  The stars of the show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks! The12 ft. tall, 10,000-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. The 2014 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement providing entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

The Chicago shows are coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont February 7-9th!  You can purchase tickets online now at www.ticketmaster.com!  Ticket prices vary according to show so visit Ticket Master for details!


Showtimes:  Friday, February 7 - 7:30 PM.  Saturday, February 8 - 2 PM & 7:30 PM.  Sunday, February 9 - 2 PM & 7:30 PM.

Kids tickets are just $12!

Monster Jam Pit Party-  Pit Party prior to each 2 PM performance from 11 AM - 1 PM.  Walk the track, meet the drivers & grab autographs.  Pit passes available for $10 online and through the Allstate Arena box office! 

Here's your chance to save!  Adults can save 30% off on all performances using code MOM - click here!  Discount does not apply to Front Row VIP or Gold Circle seats.  No double discounts.  Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply!  All tickets $2 more on day of show!

*Disclaimer:  I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided  me and my family with complimentary tickets to Feld shows as well as opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events.  All opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone.

Disney on Ice in Chicago-2 ways to save!

See my review of this show here!

Disney On Ice presents Let's Celebrate is coming to the Allstate Arena in Chicago this week!  Starting Wednesday, January 22 - Sunday, January 26 it’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends!  Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe.  Come join the party when Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! visits Chicago!

Disney on Ice presents Let's Celebrate with 10 jam-packed scenes featuring 52 of your favorite Disney characters!  Here is a sneak peek from a previous show! 

Want to take your family?  There are 2 great ways to save!

1.  Save 40% on all weekday shows and save 20% on all weekend shows using the code MOM

• Weekday shows include Thursday evening and Friday matinee shows and weekend includes all shows Friday evening through Sunday evening.  Savings not valid on Front Row or VIP seating.  No Double Discounts.  Service Charge and Handling Fees may apply.  
• Enter the Promo Code 'MOM' by going here!   

2.  Plan for Snacks!  Take advantage of this special family offer - You can get FREE* concessions for four (4), with the purchase of  four (4) lower level tickets!  Get a great family four-pack with 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas!

• Savings not valid on Front Row or VIP seating.  No Double Discounts.  Service Charge and Handling Fees may apply. 
• TIP: use the interactive seating map to ensure you’ve selected lower bowl seats, then enter the code: FAMILY. The ‘Got a code?’ Tab is where you redeem offers
• Enter the Promo Code 'FAMILY' after going here! 

Get ready for Disney on Ice presents Let's Celebrate by downloading this special coloring page from Pinterest here! 


Disclaimer:  I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided  me and my family with complimentary tickets to Feld shows as well as opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events.  All opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone.

KairosLife.com

kairos:  an ancient Greek word meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme moment).  a moment of indeterminate time in which something special happens!

something that's really scary to me is the thought of losing my photos or videos- especially the ones i have of the children.  it's really a recurring nightmare that i have.  i especially have gotten really scared about it after my brother & sister-in-law had their apartment broken into- the thief stole their camera and laptops (among other things) and the camera and laptop contained their honeymoon pictures that they had not printed yet.  jeez.  dave & i have been married for 6 years and i still haven't printed our honeymoon photos..  however, i have everything in several locations- computer, external hard drive, and i'm still trying to print my photos as well.  i'm always looking for an extra place to store things, you know- just in case.  

KairosLife.com is a new site that lets you store your digital memories for the future.  When you are ready, you can set a date and then release the photos to your children or loved ones- it's like a digital time capsule of your photos.  You choose the date, and then on that date an email is sent

KairosLife is still in their beta phase, but they are currently looking for users to test the site.  You can get your complimentary membership by visiting the site at www.kairoslife.com and registering your email address. As soon as the site is ready to launch, you will receive an email! 

How does KairosLife work?

1. Upload photos, videos or letters from your PC or mobile device to a “KairosMoment” which is the album or capsule that will be delivered to your loved one on a future date.
2. Tag your loved ones to that KairosMoment and set a reveal date when it will be delivered.
3. As the reveal date approaches, if desired, other family members and friends can share their thoughts on that KairosMoment to add to the memories for that loved one.
4. Then on the reveal date, the loved one will get an email notifying them of a KairosMoment that has been unlocked.

Get your complimentary membership today and be one of the first to test the site!  Just visit www.KairosLife.com and enter your email address!  It's that simple!

Disney on Ice

This week, my family and I had the opportunity to attend Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic.  We decided not to tell Ian beforehand, and let it be a surprise for him when we arrived!  So he knew when we were heading to the uc that he was going to a surprise, but he kept saying we were going to an "animal surprise"... whatever that is.  If you have been to any other events at the uc, you know that parking can be pricy and you usually have to walk.  That wasn't the case for Disney on Ice!  Since parking is free for all events- we got into a lot right in front of the center- 2 steps and we were there!

when we got inside, we went to a special meet & greet- Mickey & Minnie were there!  Ian refused to have his picture with them, but Isla was more than willing to comply!

Ian did however go crazy for the sword he got!  He's pretty much played with it non-stop since he got it- he even sleeps with it on his dresser.  It has pretty much made his 3 year old life!

 

Now, onto the show!   Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic!  Sixty of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.  There were appearances by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses.  Plus on ice reenactments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films.  This was my first ever Disney event, and my first ice skating event!  The show was about 2 hours with a short intermission in between.  I thought it was the perfect length for kids- Ian paid attention from start to finish without getting restless- which NEVER happens!  The pyrotechnics scared him a little (though they were few and far between), but he was mesmerized by everything else!  I asked him after the show what his favorite parts were and he said Toy Story, The Incredibles and Pinocchio.  My favorite part was Mulan.  If you have kids, or you're a fan of all things Disney- you will LOVE a Disney on Ice event- it's definitely one of the best deals in town!  We can't wait to go again!!!  Here are some photos from the show!!

Mickey, Minnie, Chip & Dale!

Aladdin and the Genies 

Finding Nemo

Toy Story

It's a Small World!

Pinocchio

Mulan

Lion King

The grand finale!

Disclaimer:  I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided  me and my family with complimentary tickets to Feld shows as well as opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events.  All opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone

Disney on Ice is coming to Chicago!!

Disney on Ice is coming to the United Center in Chicago September11-15!  Join the celebration as more than 60 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, and many Disney Princesses.  Experience a skating spectacular you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!


Ian just loves Disney movies- from the classic cartoons that we all grew up on to the films of today.  I know he is going to be so thrilled to see the show- and your child will love it too!  There will be over 65 Disney characters in the show- so everyone is sure to see their favorite character!

The show opens Wednesday, September 11th and runs through Sunday, September 15th.  Opening night tickets are just $12, and Sunday's 7 PM showing is a Spanish performance.  However, no matter when you go there is FREE PARKING in all official United Center lots. 

Want to attend with your family?  Tickets can be purchased via TicketMaster by going here.  You can save 40% on all weekday shows and 20% on weekend shows* by entering the special promo code MOM.

You can also 'like' Disney On Ice's Facebook page and follow them on Twitter for more family fun!

Hope to see you there!!  In the meantime, here's a Micky or Minnie crown for your little one to enjoy!!

*Weekday is defined as any show Monday through Thursday or Friday matinee. Discount does not apply to Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.


Disclaimer:  I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided  me and my family with complimentary tickets to Feld shows as well as opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events.  All opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone. 

christmas is coming- shutterfly promotion

every year around this time, things start to get busier and busier.  it's the beginning of what the retail world calls "the holiday season."  yes, it's only november 3rd, but christmas decorations are up in stores (and some have been for weeks), seasonal employees are being hired, and people are getting started on (or finishing) their holiday shopping.  obviously, we have big changes this christmas- we have a sweet baby boy celebrating his first christmas, and then we get to turn around 3 weeks later and celebrate his birthday.  to say i have a lot on my plate is an understatement.  i'm already busy buying gifts, throwing lists together, and getting plans for ian's birthday on paper.  the list grows longer every day, and one of the biggest items on that list- christmas cards- i wish they would address and stamp themselves...

one tradition that started when dave & i got married was to send a holiday photo card.  it's a little cheesy, but it's what we do.

 here we are in 2007, 2008 & 2009.  notice my pregnant face couldn't even fit into the last picture...

i can't wait to add sweet little ian into the mix of things this year.  i've already been busy on shutterfly checking out their huge assortment of christmas cards.  not wasp-y mcwasp (as seth cohen described his mother)?  they also have hanukkah cards, invitations (for that huge holiday bash you're throwing), and if you're really, really into the holidays- thanksgiving cards.  

i'm not sure where we ordered our cards from in '07 or '08, but we chose shutterfly for our photo cards last year, and i was really pleased.  the cards were easy to customize and arrived quickly and to our exact specifications.  i also use shutterfly all the time to make photo books.  i've probably made at least 5 since ian was born, and each time they come out better than i expect them to!  so, being that i'm on the ball already- i've narrowed down my christmas card choices to 5 options, all i've got to do is get the husband's input and take the perfect family photo!

seriously, it could go in any direction right now, but i think i'm leaning toward 2, 3 & 4 right now!  i love the simple designs- nothing too busy and i love cards that aren't just "happy holidays."   i also like that with most cards you can specify the amount of pictures you want.  i will opt for either a one picture card with a family photo or a two picture card with a family photo and photo of ian being all cute.  you're going to want a christmas card from me...

right now shutterfly is offering 20% off all holiday cards- (the promotion ends today, but they do promotions throughout the holidays)- check it out!

disclaimer- i was not compensated for this post.  i did however receive 50 free holiday cards for blogging about shutterfly and passing their promotional information on to you.  all opinions are my own.  want 50 free holiday cards for yourself, just by blogging?  go here