Monster Truck Jam in Chicago!

It's that time in Chicago again! Time to rev up your engines and head to the Allstate Arena for some...

Monster Truck JAM!!!

I truly cannot convey to you how much my family has enjoyed attending the Monster Truck Jam these past few years. I am bummed that we may not be able to make it this time due to other scheduling conflicts (that I am desperately trying to work around, because my kids LOVE THIS EVENT) but I am happy to announce that I am still able to offer my readers 4 free tickets to the opening night show at 7:30 on Friday, February 8th! Follow the directions on how to enter below and ACT FAST because this giveaway will end on Friday, February 1st!!

For anyone else who wants to go, you can use this code for some amazing discounts. (be sure to read all disclaimers and fine print):

Save 33% on adult tickets to all shows Feb. 9-10 with code MOM.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/dr1gv7

Kids tickets are always just $10.

Offer Not valid on Opening Night.  Discount does not apply to VIP or Gold Circle seats.  No double discounts.  Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply. All tickets $2 more day of show.

To enter the Giveaway:

~ Comment below and tell me if you've ever been to a Jam before or who you would bring.

~ To earn 1 extra entry, share this giveaway on one social media site of your choosing. Be sure to link back to this giveaway and to provide a link to your share on a second comment. (i.e. 1 comment for every entry).

Each person entering has a total of 2 chances to win. You must be over 18 to enter and provide a valid email address in the comments. I will contact the winner via email by Feb 2nd. Winner must respond back within 24 hours or I will have to pass the opp along to someone else, due to the time sensitivity of this event.

Good luck! The giveaway will end on Midnight (CST) on February 1st.

EDITED WITH WINNER:
(I used 1-12 entries because there were replies within comments that did not count as full entries)

Congratulations to comment #2: "aismeg"

I hope you enjoy the show!

Disney Live! ticket giveaway!!

Disney Live! is presenting a new show called Three Classic Fairy Tales, coming to the Rosemont Theatre on March 16-18. You can purchase discounted tickets for Non-VIP tickets using the code MOM at the Ticketmaster checkout. This code is valid for these shows:

March 16 10:30 am

March 17 11:00 am & 5:00 pm

Opening Night Fri. March 16 6:30pm performance tickets are just $10!

OR, you can enter below to win a family pack of 4 for the Friday, March 16^th @ 6:30 pm or Saturday, March 17 @ 5pm performances (your choice!)

Ways to enter:

~ Comment with who you'd like to take (1 entry)

~ Share this giveaway on Twitter, 1 comment/entry for every Tweet, as many tweets as you'd like! Please use the hashtag #ChiDisneyLive3FairyTales and link back.

I've seen a few Disney Live! productions and they've all been very well done. If you have a princess loving child in your life, this is definitely something you'll all enjoy!

This is a speedy fast giveaway so your chances of winning are awesome. I'll pick the winner on the night of Sunday the 11th, so get busy entering ASAP!!

Comments are closed. Winner will be announced later tonight....

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam at the Allstate Arena

Get your ear plugs ready because it's that time of year again! Time to yell and stomp and have a blast as the Monster Trucks take on the Allstate Arena! My family has been going to the Monster Jam for the past 3 years and we have loved every single show.

You can purchase tickets for a great deal with these options:

• Save 33% on ADULT tickets with code MOM
• Kids tickets are always just $10

• Valid for all shows, except opening night on Fri., Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm when tickets are just $10 for kids and adults. Discounts not valid on VIP or Gold Circle Seating. All tickets $2 more day of show. Discount not valid for purchases day of show.
• Purchasing Link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/32958/807285

Or you can enter to win a pack of 4 for the 7:30 show on Friday night!

To enter the contest, please leave a separate comment for each entry:

~ Comment about who you would take with your 4 tickets.
~ Tweet about this giveaway using @monsterjam in the wording and link back
~ Follow me on Twitter
~ Follow @monsterjam on Twitter

Good luck to all! We'll draw the winner on Monday, February 6 so enter soon!

Disney on Ice in Chicago Giveaway

Once again, Chicagoland will be visited by princesses! Beautiful and heroic, funny and kind, your child's favorite princesses will enchant and entertain... all while wearing ice skates!

Come and see the newest Disney on Ice performance at The Allstate Arena or United Center and enjoy their fabulous discount rates (4 tickets on weeknights for $44 or $4 off of weekend shows -Use the code MOM at checkout when purchasing through Ticketmaster ).

OR, you can enter to win a 4 pack of tickets through this giveaway!

2 chances to win –

1. Winner will receive 4 tickets to Opening Night of Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream at Allstate Arena or the United Center!

2. A second winner will receive a $40 gift card to Hair Cuttery...

Disney on Ice and Hair Cuttery have teamed up to bring you an enchanting offer in Chicago. The Disney on Ice Princess Package includes a shampoo, blowdry, updo and special princess finish with a tiara at your local Hair Cuttery salon. Also receive a savings coupon for Disney on Ice merchandise ($5 value). You can add the Princess Package to your order on Ticketmaster when purchasing tickets to Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream in Chicago or Rosemont.

You can also use the $40 gift card to Hair Cuttery to purchase other services at your nearby Hair Cuttery.

Read on to see how to enter:

There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway:

1. Comment and tell me who you'd bring to Disney on Ice in Chicago.

2. Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #ChiDisneyOnIce and include the link on your comment. (2 tweets a day).

3. Post about this giveaway on Facebook and link back. (2 posts a day)

We'll pick the winners on Friday, January 20th.

Good luck!

Disney on Ice Giveaway!

Special Savings Offer and Activity Card from Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream

If you need a little something extra for the stocking or tree think about tickets to Disney On Ice Dare to Dream! It is a great gift for excitement on Christmas and a lasting memory. The Gift of Memories download tells your little princess she’ll be attending the show and lets her create her own princess crown. The best part is - it’s quick and easy – use the below discount and gift download to print everything you need right now. No additional stores to stop at or lines!!!!!

You’ll get 4 tickets for $44 on Weekday Shows or Save $4 on weekend shows. Simply use code MOM on through this Ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/rz25sx

ONE FAMILY WILL WIN 4 FREE TICKETS TO USE FOR ANY PERFORMANCE! LIKE or SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS TO ENTER.

Comment below to tell me what you have done!

I’ll email the winner Saturday morning/night so you can download the Gift of Memories activity card for an extra special Christmas!

Playing at:

Allstate Arena Jan. 26 – 29 & United Center Feb. 1 – 12

You’ll get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to the Chicagoland Area!

(So sorry to do a cut and paste blog post from the media release, but this is a last minute give away and I am BUSY!)

Excited for Disney on Ice! UPDATED!!

My kids and I are heading out to see Woody and the Gang on Toy Story 3 on Ice at the Allstate Arena!! One of my all-time favorite animated series, Toy Story 3 on Ice is highly anticipated in my household. I can't wait to see how they do Ham on skates. Heh...

Updated on the 26th to say....

We loved it! Disney did a really great job incorporating all of our favorite characters into this ice show. And watching a gigantic pig skate was an experience everyone should witness. Truly.

The absolute BEST characters, though had to be...

Barbie and Ken.

Holy Lord, I still get the giggles when I remember Ken's ice walk. If you've seen the movie, Toy Story 3, you know how he does a slightly jerky, bent-arm and knee walk. Ken on Ice PERFECTED that! It was the little details like those that made me really enjoy this show.

There are still plenty of tickets available! You can use the code MOM* for a discount (see here) at either the Allstate Arena or United Center. Let me know how much you loved it!!

FYI: I still have tickets for the Monster Jam in Feb and MacBeth (several dates to choose from). There are NO ENTRIES for MacBeth and only 6 for Monster Jam!! They end soon, so enter Today! And don't forget my Top Trumps Card game! As of now, there are 2 entries for FIVE PACKETS!

Monster Jam Giveaway!!

Are you ready?!? Because WE ARE!!!

RAWR!! I had no idea that I would enjoy the noise and craziness that is a Monster Jam Truck Rally! But last year when we attended the Chicago show, it was a BLAST. Noisy as hell, but fabulously fun.
See? Those kids aren't having the time of their lives or anything, are they? :)

We're going again on the February 11th show at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Want to go, too?!? Because tickets for the Friday show are only $10 for adults and children. OR, you can use this discount code, MOM*, when purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster.com to save 33% on adult tickets for the Saturday or Sunday shows (4 to choose from. Some restrictions apply).

OR!!! You can win 4 tickets for the Friday night show by entering my giveaway today!!

To Enter the giveaway, do any or all of the following but please leave a comment for each entry that you'd like to add:

~ Comment!

~ Tweet this giveaway and link back. No limit, just don't do 20 in a row, m'kay?

~ Follow me on Twitter.

~ Subscribe to my blog.

~ Post about this giveaway on your own blog and link back.

~ Post about this giveaway on any other social media site (Facebook, etc.) and let me know what you've done and where, please!


We'll pick the winner using our favorite method of drawing from a hat with a lovely assistant (child labor at its finest) on Tuesday, February 1st.

Toy Story 3 on Ice Giveaway

The new year begins with lots of new giveaways and reviews! Experiences, products and services all tried and tested by yours truly for my honest opinion. I appreciate the opportunities to go on fun outings with my family and to offer the chance for such outings for all of you!

The first of such outings is the chance to watch Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3 at the Allstate Arena for the 7:00 show. We'll be there, too! My kids can't wait to see another Disney production on ice. We've seen Tinkerbell... Princesses, High School musical, and Disney characters galore. We're becoming quite the ice skating followers! I can fully and honestly declare that all of my family (husband and pre-teen included) like Disney's ice productions.

I am so thrilled to announce that I have 4 free tickets for the opening night show for one reader! Or, if you don't get pulled out of the hat by my lovely assistant, you can use this discount code for anyone who wants to purchase tickets! When ordering tickets through Ticketmaster, enter the coupon code MOM* for a 4 pack of tickets for only $44 to be used on the Monday - Thursday shows and Friday Matinees (excluding holidays). You can also use the MOM* code for $4 off on all weekend shows!

Something for everyone, see?

To enter the giveaway for the 4 tickets to the 7 pm show at Allstate on Jan 26, please put in a separate comment for every entry!


~ Comment below! Easy. Just make sure I have an email to contact you with because if you don't respond in 48 hours, I HAVE to pick someone else.

~ Follow me on Twitter.

~ TWEET this giveaway!! 1 entry for every tweet and honestly, I don't care how often you tweet. Isn't that fabulous? Just be sure to link to the tweets, m'kay?

~ Link to this giveaway on Facebook or any other social networking site (please provide your site info!)

~ Subscribe to my blog.

~ Post about this giveaway on your own blog.



We'll pick the winner on Sunday, January 16. Good luck to everyone!

The Circus is in Town!

We had such fun at Funundrum this week!! Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus never fails to entertain my family.

There's still time to enjoy the show and save money for tickets. Use the code MOM at Ticketmaster to get a 4 pack for $44 during the week or save $4 on weekend tickets (certain dates apply). They'll be in Chicago until November 28 and there are still tons of great seats available.

Our favorite acts this year:

Me: girls who could literally tie themselves into knots. AMAZING.

Corinne: the miniature horses doing amazing tricks.

Evan: Tiger tamer!

Justin: Though disappointed that they didn't have the man in a rocket this year, he liked the finale with the parade and confetti and music.

Patrick: The motorcycle ball of death! I was literally on the edge of my seat!

The Disney Live Mickey's Magic Show

Looking for something less spooky to do today?

There's still time to catch the last show of the Disney Live Mickey's Magic Show at the Rosemont Theater! My family attended yesterday and, though parts of the show were geared towards a very young crowd, even my 8 and 11 year olds had a good time. The second half included some really detailed magic tricks including cutting and splicing together 2 different women! Very cool.

I'd definitely recommend this show for anyone with kids under 7 or big Disney fans. Hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween!!

Mickey's Magic Show!

I am SO excited about the next show being presented by Feld Entertainment:

Mickey's Magic Show!

The Rosemont Theater (not to be confused with the Allstate Arena!) will be hosting this unique show for 1 weekend only. Have a fabulous Halloween weekend with a lot of Disney Magic!

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOU!

Tickets just $15:
Friday, Oct. 29th at 6:30PM

Save $5 on tickets:
Saturday, Oct. 30th 11:00AM, 2:00PM & 5:00PM and
Sunday Oct. 31st at 12:00PM

Receive $5 savings by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com and entering the coupon code: MOM*
Enter Code in the “Advance or Promotion Ticket” selection on Ticketmaster.