Fall at Konow's Corn Maze ~ Discount

One of my favorite activities that comes with fall its visiting pumpkin farms and corn mazes.  It is the start of a fun season filled with hot apple cider and apple donuts.  The hardest part is deciding where to go.  With so many choices I like to choose something new every year and this years visit to Konow's Corn Maze did not disappoint.

The first thing my boys saw was the giant jumping pillow.  They raced over and jumped for quite awhile.  This is big enough that even the grownups can join in. It was an exciting first stop.

After jumping for a bit they noticed the train rides that were going on and we raced over where they got a seat at the back of the cow train.  They were super excited and had a ton of fun on the first of 3 tractor pulled rides.

Next stop was the GIANT hay mountain.  This was awesome!  I think the boys spent a good hour here climbing and exploring.  There were tunnels and caves,  They enjoyed playing with the other kids and attempting to get to the very top.  It was super fun and everyone there seemed to enjoy it a lot.  Even with the rain the day before it was under a tent so it was nice and dry.

After plenty of hay time (we went back for more later) we headed off to the corn pits which I think are so therapeutic.  It is just relaxing to dig and roll around in the corn.  Yes you are free to join the kids.  They have a small one for smaller kids and a giant pit for everyone else.  I insist you MUST get in.  

Konow's Corn Maze is a working farm so there are plenty of animals.  We saw hogs, cows, goats, sheep, and chickens to name a few.  My boys loved playing on all the tractors they had on exhibit as well.  They took turns climbing up and playing with all the knobs.  

By now we needed a break to refuel.  We checked out the restaurant and I was surprised everything was priced between 1-4 bucks which is super reasonable.  Four meals with drinks came out to about $25.  They have everything from corn on the cob to pizza.  Be sure to get some delicious apple cider!

After lunch we went on the grain train, hayrides and I think we visited all the activities one more time.  Chris really wanted to head in the corn maze but it had rained the entire day before our visit and as expected it was super muddy.  Regardless we still had a fabulous time and would definitely come back again.  

Tickets are only $10 per person on the weekends, $9 during the week and it is a short 45 minute drive from the O'hare area.  

Konow's is 10 acres of Family Fun! Rides, Games, Food, Shopping, Pumpkin Farm and our world famous Corn Maze!

$1 OFF DAILY ADMISSION - $1 OFF DAILY ADMISSION! Konow's Corn Maze is partnering with the Lockport Fish Food Pantry and you can help! During our entire 2016 Fall Festival Season, bring in any non-perishable food item and receive $1 Off a Daily Admission to #KonowsCornMaze. Offer is good 7 days a week. *One food item, per person, per discount *Food item must not be expired *Discount good during regular business hours only *Cannot be combined with any other coupon, offer or promotion *Opening day is September 23, 2016

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Medieval Times Spring Break BOGO!!! ~ Deal

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Looking for something fun to do while the kids are out of school for Spring Break?  Then I highly suggest Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.  It is a wonderful experience the whole entire family will enjoy.  A one of a kind show and great food.  My husband keeps pestering me asking when we are going back and our boys have not been yet so I think we will have to take advantage of this awesome sale!

SPRING BREAK BOGO AT MEDIEVAL TIMES – VALID AT ALL LOCATIONS!

Must mention or enter code BOGORB at time of purchase. Buy one full-priced admission and receive the second admission of equal or lesser value FREE. Not valid with other discounts, offers or group rates. Not valid for the Sat shows at the Buena Park location. Restrictions may apply. Valid thru 5/3/15. Make your reservations by call 1-888-935-6878 or visit medievaltimes.com

Purchase tickets: http://www.medievaltimes.com/purchasetickets.aspx

Also be sure to check out their facebook page where they tend to post lots of giveaways :)

Summer Fun in Chicago!

With the summer winding down and everyone heading back to school I just wanted to reflect on all the great activities my boys and I had this summer.  It was honestly one of the best summers ever and I had so much fun exploring our great city with awesome friends.  Here is a list of all the great places we visited and I plan on visiting all of them again!

• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• The Morton Arboretum
• Pirates Cove
• The Water Works
• Santa's Village
• John Hancock Observatory
• Navy Pier
• Oasis Fun Center
• Blackberry Farm

These were our 10 main activities this summer and it was a blast!  I hope to highlight one place each week during the fall with tons of pics.  I hope that wherever you live whether it is Chicago or a small town you take the time to explore your city.  I never took the time before and realized these are only a few of the many awesome places this city has to offer.

Have fun and explore!

Disney Jr Live on Tour ~ Pirates & Princesses!!

Disclosure:  I received tickets for my family and I in order to write this review but all opinions and thoughts are always my own!

I was so excited to take my older son Chris on a date tonight to check out Disney Junior Live on Tour, Pirates & Princesses.  The show opened tonight at the Rosemont Theater and it was a fabulous time!  From beginning to end the show was exciting and we couldn't help but sing along to all of our favorite songs.

The show opens with Mickey and Minnie coming out and then goes into a full on live episode of Sofia the First.  It was like watching an episode with all of your favorite songs and characters.  Cinderella even makes a surprise visit!  Our favorite song is Biggest is Best and we were thrilled when they started singing it.

You can see just how into the show Chris was!  He was singing and playing along.  They really try to get the kids involved at some parts which is fun.  Can you tell how far back we are...row Q on the upper level.  So almost to the very top but they were really great seats.  We could see everything perfectly and it wasn't as crowded as some of the lower sections.

Next was our personal favorite Pirates!!  We are huge fans of Jake and the Neverland Pirates so it was really exciting to see all of the characters live in person.  The Tic Tic Croc even showed up to bother stinky Captain Hook.  Peter Pan also came to help Jake escape and saved the day!  

It was a really fun time and the show will be in Rosemont at the Rosemont Theater through March 17th so get some tickets today.  It is well worth it and if you have any Sofia or Jake fans they will have a fabulous time. Don't forget to use the discount code too.

Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, IL. March 14-17, 2014 

Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it's off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It's danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises, your whole family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure sails into your town.

My readers can Save $5 on all weekday shows by using code MOM. Get Tickets Today- http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/32892/1860109

Discount does not apply to Front Row or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.

My Disney Side @Home Celebration!

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post through MomSelect.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was thrilled when I found out I was selected to host a Disney @Home Celebration.  My family is a huge fan of Disney and anything related to it.  I could barely keep my boys hands out of the box when we were unpacking everything.  There were tons of wonderful favors and gifts.  T-shirts for us to decorate, a beautiful Disney love print for all the guests, and tons of paper to print pics with HP and their website TwoSmiles.

My boys have their birthday together and we were already planning on a Disney theme of Cars.  Everyone came in their Disney attire and we celebrated the boys and took pics by a huge cars mural.  All the food had themes from Maters tater salad to iced tea (gasoline for your engines!) from Flo's V8-Cafe.  It was a blast and the boys were thrilled when they saw all of the awesome decorations.

Like I said we are huge Disney fans!  We have our very first family trip planned for September of this year.  You can check out our awesome countdown widget in my right sidebar.  Chris and I have both been to Disney world but it is Josh and Nicks first time so I am excited to see their reactions.  We have been to several Disney on Ice shows and are seeing our first Disney stage show this week!

So whether you have a trip planned to one of the fabulous Disney resorts in your future or just a Disney fan at home I hope that you can have a wonderful celebration as well.  Princesses, princes, pirates and fairies everywhere should be celebrated!  You can check out some fabulous ides and tips for planning your Disney celebration whether it is big or small at the Disney Side Celebrations website.  It is full of recipes, printable activities, games and more to help and inspire tons of magic.

Glen Eden Resort ~ Spring Break Discounts

Well living in Chicago I can say I am thoroughly sick of winter, cold, snow and ice.  I am just plain ready for spring but I know that is not going to happen for another month or three so it is probably time to just embrace it and enjoy it!  I think being stuck in out house so much is the biggest part of the problem and after looking at the pictures of Glen Eden Resort I think I really could enjoy the snow.  I have been skiing in Wisconsin but it doesn't even come close to the scenery here.

The landscape is just beautiful.  If I have to be around snow this is where I would want to be.  The rooms look gorgeous as well.  The thing I love most about vacations in the wilderness is that the rooms tend to be very generous in their size which is a huge plus for my family and I.  I might not be ready for the long trek to Alaska but sure would love to check out Colorado from the comforts of Glen Eden resort.  The name says it all right!?

Spring Break vacationers who want to be off the beaten path but still close to a major ski resort look no further than Glen Eden Resort! 
Glen Eden Resort is a small resort just north of Steamboat Springs on the Elk River, in a ranching community where the cows outnumber the people. The resort has two and three bedroom accommodations, with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas. The main lodge hosts a restaurant and tavern, two hot tubs, and wifi. Once you walk out the door there is a wide variety of winter recreational opportunities such as snowmobiling, horseback riding, ice fishing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Last minute Spring Break Deals! Good until April 30th! Save 15% on two or three nights and 25% on four plus nights at Glen Eden Resort call 800-882-0854 for personalized service.

Disney Junior Live! Rosemont March 14-17

Chris is absolutely going to flip out when he finds out we are going to Disney Junior Live on Tour!  He has seen the commercials and tells me constantly he wants to go there.  He is a huge fan of both Jake and Sofia so the Pirates & Princesses theme is just perfect.  I think I might be more excited then him at this point and I cannot wait to see Sharky & Bones!!

If you have any Disney fans in your house be sure to get tickets soon as seats are selling out fast!  Details:

Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, IL. March 14-17, 2014 

Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it's off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It's danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises, your whole family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure sails into your town.

My readers can Save $5 on all weekday shows by using code MOM. Get Tickets Today- http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/32892/1860109

Discount does not apply to Front Row or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.

Monster Jam @Allstate Arena through Feb 9th!

Disclaimer:  My family was provided with tickets to the even for purposes of this review.  All opinions are still my own.

Last night the boys had an awesome time going to Monster Jam at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.  This was Chris's second time and as soon as he heard we were going to see Monster trucks he was so excited.  He is 4 years old and remembers going to it last year and just how awesome it is.  My husband went for the first time this year and he had an awesome time too.  He claims he had more fun then the kids but I'm not so sure.  Chris has been setting up a Monster truck stage with his cars and talking about it non stop.

If you ask Chris what he liked the best he will tell you when the giant T-Rex came out and started eating the cars.  Um yeah trucks and dinosaurs you are talking about little boy heaven!  If you ask my husband what he liked best he will say the dirt bikes, four wheelers, and the monster truck crashing!  Yes they got to see a crash which was a first for everyone.  So pretty cool.

Overall the show is a great experience for everyone young and old.  I think it triggers the man gene in all the boys and gets their adrenaline going just hearing the motors revving their engines, and they are loud!  I highly recommend if you are going to bring ear plugs and noise canceling headphones for everyone in your group.

There are still awesome seats left.  We sat pretty far back, row M in the second level, but had no problem seeing all the action.  It was a great time and I can't wait to go again next year.

Allstate Arena, Feb 7-9, 2014 

Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements - the pit party, racing and freestyle.

Save 30% on all performances using code MOM. Get Your Tickets Today- http://www.ticketmaster.com

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 day of show.

Monster Jam is Coming to Rosemont Feb 7-9!!

*Disclaimer:  My family and I will be given tickets to the show but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

My boys, including my big boy Josh (a.k.a. my husband), all nearly lost it when they found out Monster Jam would be coming to Chicago in less then a month.  February 7th-9th the Allstate Arena in Rosemont is going to be taken over by the coolest thing ever to these guys, MONSTER TRUCKS!!!  I took my older son Chris last year when he was 3 and he had a blast.  He was mesmerized by the huge trucks that seemed to fly through the air.  I have been looking forward to taking him again and it is finally here.

Allstate Arena, Feb 7-9, 2014 

Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements - the pit party, racing and freestyle.

Save 30% on all performances using code MOM. Get Your Tickets Today- http://www.ticketmaster.com

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 day of show.

Don't wait get your tickets now as these shows fill up quick!!  If any of the boys in your life love cars or trucks they are sure to be thrilled by Monster Jam.