Kids’ Travel Essentials: What to Pack For Your Family Trip
Sometimes it feels like the time it takes to pack for a family trip lasts longer than the trip itself. We want to save you…
Christkindlmarket Aurora 2025: Tips for Your Visit
Our family has embraced the tradition of the Christkindlmarket that has become so beloved in the Chicago area. For the last few Decembers (and Novembers)…
Guide to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 2025
Our family visits Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago every year. We love the spectacular light displays (over 3.5 million lights for 2025) and festive…
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Amazon Prime Days Deals from Mouse Brief Posts
For Amazon’s Prime Days, we have sorted through the products we have liked this year to compile those now selling at discounted prices. We have…
Travel Fun for Kids on the Road and in the Sky, Travel Essentials
Your idea of a great vacation probably does not involve a whole lot of whining. Before taking our first big family trip, we were nervous…
What to Bring to the Beach: Packing Advice for Visiting the Coast
We love playing and relaxing at the beach. Unfortunately, packing for a day or week at the beach can be… less than relaxing, but it…