It took him three years, but he finally did it. My sweet little seven-year-old had saved up $100 all on his own. What was he going to do this this load of cash you may ask? And yes, it was all cash! Well, we decided to take him to the place that is every first grader's dream. The Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg, Illinois! If you are thinking about trying out Legoland, I strongly suggest you start small by visiting the Chicago discovery center. With lots of activities and family-friendly attractions, this is a vacation worth taking. Here are 11 tips to consider before heading to the windy city. (1.) Getting there Travelling to Legoland in Schaumburg is expensive! You'll end up spending an arm and a leg on tolls! At least, that's what it felt like to us. We were coming ... read more
Christmas LEGO Sets for 2017
One of the coolest things I remember about my sister's old house, was walking into her dining room and seeing her table all decorated with a bunch of seasonal LEGO sets. Now, try to imagine. My sister has a family of THIRTEEN, so this wasn't just a little six-chaired dining room set. This was a banquet table, people!! The display eventually moved to her mantle, but the feeling was still the same. It was adorable! My favorite of her LEGO displays was definitely the one she set out for Christmas. She had her own little Christmas village which consisted of multiple "Decembery" sets. From the moment I first laid eyes on it, I decided I wanted to start collecting these sets myself. Can you believe that Christmas is only 121 days away? Are you wondering how I know how many ... read more