Category Archives: Family Fun

Feb
24

Reminder: Free Redbox Movie

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Hey People! Here’s your friendly reminder… Remember that Redbox code you got last week from Facebook? Yeah…today’s the day to use it. What movie are YOU getting? Enjoy!


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Feb
19

Free Redbox Movie for 2/24

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Hurry on over to Facebook and be sure to “Like” Redbox today. After that, click on the “Freebie” link to get your code for a FREE MOVIE on February 24th. Now, the catch here is, 1) Be sure to write … Continue reading →


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Feb
12

Monster Jam 2011

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Chicagoland – this weekend only… Three more shows full of high flying jumps, dirt throwing donuts and ear thrashing car crushing! Tonight – Allstate Arena at 7:30 pm Tomorrow – February 13th at 2:00 and 7:30 (get your tickets tonight … Continue reading →


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Feb
10

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3

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From now through February 13th, Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 is playing at the Chicago United Center. Lucky for us, we got the chance to see last night’s, packed house, performance. Show Length: It’s about a two hour show. … Continue reading →


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Feb
05

Frugal Family Fun: Monster Jam 2011

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Has it been an entire year since we saw our very first Monster Jam? 365 days is WAY too long to wait…for us to see it again! Chicagoland – are you ready for some smokey, exciting, rough-and-tumble family fun? Advance … Continue reading →


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Jan
21

Frugal Friday: Winter Does Not Equal Hibernation

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Hey Chicagoland…Northwest Indiana…Southern Wisconsin…Da Region… Are you freezing your dupa off yet? Holy crap,  I am. We even had to turn the heat up *gulp* to a whoppin’ 69 today. Like a heat wave in here…let me tell you.  I’m … Continue reading →


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Jan
11

Frugal Family Fun: Disney on ice Presents Toy Story 3 (Giveaway!)

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The holidays are over. New toys…well…aren’t so new, or exciting anymore. January…Midwest…Middle.Of.Winter. Shall I go on? That’s right…everyone is bored. So now what? I do believe it’s time for some Frugal Family Fun in Chicagoland! Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s … Continue reading →


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Jan
10

Chicagoland: Half Price Tickets = Frugal Family Fun

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I’m going to admit…this past Christmas was a real [mental] doozey. I’m not sure how to pinpoint it, or what happened, but it was just depressing…all too much…in your face…needless buying just to “fill-in” gifts. Ugh. But…now it’s over and … Continue reading →


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Nov
29

Kid Grade Twitter Party tonight – RSVP for prizes!

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Ever want to head to Chicago with your family…but have no idea on where to go, what to do or how to have fun with your kids without spending a fortune? duh, of course Well, Kid Grade has just launched … Continue reading →


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Nov
21

Nostalgic Fun with Barnum’s FUNundrum!

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Can you believe that 2010 is the TWO HUNDREDTH anniversary of the birth of legendary P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth?!? Did you know he did not even enter the circus business until he was 61 years old? In … Continue reading →


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