DISCOUNT CODE: 20% off DaffaDoot Kids Products

Parenting can be a messy proposition with a lot of options. Here at ChiIL Mama we're always on the lookout for useful baby and kid gear that makes our lives easier, safer, and better. That's why we're happy to partner up with DaffaDoot on this sponsored post via US Family Bloggers. We're offering a 20% discount to our readers on any of the 3 items below, which can be easily ordered on Amazon. They're sending us a seat protector, so we'll have a full review up, once we have a chance to run it by our rigorous kid field testing. In the meantime, here's some savings for you.

ChiIL Mama's Readers Receive 20% off on orders of any or all of the DaffaDoot Products Below using Promo Code HWBLFYLE 

*Auto Seat Protector - amazon.com/dp/B0788HY2QS
Here at ChiIL Mama I'll be reviewing the Auto Seat Protector, so check back soon for my full review.





*Car mirror - amazon.com/dp/B077JJZZLZ




*Crib Wedge - amazon.com/dp/B074BPBTTN 
DaffaDoot Baby Reflux Wedge Pillow. For babies who frequently suffer from reflux or dramatically spit-up. It's a safe, sound baby reflux treatment which gently elevates the baby's head and torso to help alleviate discomfort due to frequent stomach acid or frequent spitting up. Happy baby equals happy parents!

What makes the DaffaDoot Reflux Wedge Pillow special:
Many wedges are "foldable", which means that it's actually two smaller wedge pieces held together by a cover. In other words, it is split and can "gap" under baby. Foldable wedges are marketed as "convenient to store"... but this feature degrades its performance. It's better to have a wedge which focuses on performance instead of focusing on easy storage. Foldable wedges, since they are in multiple pieces, are also more likely to shift around. Our wedge is a single, stable, correctly sized piece with a non-skid bottom and a hypoallergenic, waterproof casing. The zipper is at the back of the wedge (to keep it well away from baby) and our foam is the perfect firmness (not too soft, not too hard). It meets and exceeds federal safety regulations. These regulations dictate that the wedge must extend the entire width of the crib mattress (27"). Anything else is not snug enough.We are using an eco-friendly zippered bag to package our wedge. This can be used to store your wedge in later, or as a blanket bag today.

SPECIFICS ABOUT DAFFADOOT:

DaffaDoot is all about family values, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of everyone we can reach. We are a Mother/Daughter team, and proudly donate our time and money to numerous organizations supporting pregnant moms-to-be, new parents, battered women, and school age children. We are insanely committed to providing the best customer service on the planet and delivering only the highest quality products available.

Happy Times! DaffaDoot Brings It!

Disclosure: Here at ChiIL Mama, it's our pleasure to partner up on this sponsored post. I have been compensated by DaffaDoot for sharing this discount with my readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

GIVEAWAY: PEEPS & COMPANY® 2016 Sweet Summer Prize Pack & 20% Off Discount Code

A PEEP Into Our Sweet Summer

Here at ChiIL Mama, we love to spend the Chi, IL summers ChiILin' on the beach and relaxing with friends. This summer we're out and about with a stylin' new set of beach gear from our friend over at PEEPS & COMPANY®. I'm happy to partner up with them once again and thank them for providing us with a free Sweet Summer Prize Pack for my family and one for my readers, along with a 20% discount code for everything on the PEEPS & COMPANY® website. We may be between the holidays that made PEEPS & COMPANY® famous, but PEEPS® are always in season. Summer's even sweeter when you rock your Peepsonality, and ChiIL Mama's here to get you started, with a sweet giveaway for our readers nationwide, and a 20% off discount code!

All our readers are winners! 

CLICK THIS LINK: http://bit.ly/PEEPSChiILMama 

and enter Discount code: SWEETSUMMER20 

for 20% off your next purchase, no minimum required, 

from now through August 31^st. 

PEEPS & COMPANY® candies make sweet road trip treats, fun s'mores, and playful gifts when visiting friends.

Our Sweet Summer Prize Pack was a huge hit at Chicago's 26th annual Gymnastics Beach Meet on Montrose Beach! The city brings bars, beams, vaults, rings, a tumble track and a full gymnastics spring floor down to the sand and runs a judged gymnastics meet for children through adults. We met a 40 year old woman who used to be an Elite level gymnast, who was still competing with an adult team from IK Gym. She was awesome and inspiring! This was my 13 year old daughter's 5th time competing in the Chicago Beach Meet since 2010.

What a difference 6 years makes!! Here's ChiIL Mama's daughter in her first Beach Meet ever, back in 2010 & now.

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Enter Here for your chance to WIN a Sweet Summer Prize Pack that includes the following:

*(U.S. residents only, no P.O. boxes). Enter early and often through midnight August 17^th.

PEEPS® Beach Ball: A day at the beach will never be the same with your very own PEEPS® beach ball. A day in the sun will be more fun, if you spend it with brightly colored PEEPS® Chicks and Bunnies!

PEEPS® Collapsible Plastic Water Bottle: Refreshment on the go is no longer a problem with this PEEPS® Chick and Bunny collapsible water bottle. Just fill it with your favorite drink, and off you go. When it's all gone, the bottle can be flattened and packed away, no problem.

PEEPS® Character Flying Disc: Keep the kids occupied for hours with these playful PEEPS® Character Flying Discs! Perfect for the playground, beach, or backyard.

PEEPS® Wetsuit Pouch: You'll be the belle of the changing room with this little accessory! Our Peeps® Wet Suit Tote makes traveling with a wet bathing suit fun again ; ) Can also be used to carry any other messy gear or toiletries you might have.

PEEPS® Pail: There are six bright, new designs to THE collection of PEEPS® Pails! Load 'em with treats and goodies and reuse them later for all sorts of things.

Signature PEEPS® Beach Towel: Towel off in style when you reach for our new Signature PEEPS® Beach Towel. Choose from a green towel (with Yellow Peeps® Chick) or blue towel (with Pink Peeps® Bunny).

Signature PEEPS® Tote: Give new meaning to the term, "Totes Adorbs" with the PEEPS® Signature Tote. Perfect for a day at the beach, pool, or playground.

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Disclosure: ChiIL Mama is pleased to partner up with PEEPS & COMPANY® once again. Products, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by PEEPS & COMPANY®. As always, all opinions are our own.

Beach Meet Flashback:

ChiIL Mama's son & daughter in their first Chicago Beach Meet, 2010

Big wins for the Supergirls threesome at Chicago Beach Meet, 2015

Back to School Savings 20% Discount at Label Daddy

Here at ChiIL Mama, we love all things Chi, IL, but we especially love hockey. We've ordered Chicago Blackhawks labels from Label Daddy before and were thrilled to rock our Blackhawks team pride and keep our stuff safe at the same time. Back to school time means lots of those sweet new school supplies, outerwear, water bottles and more end up in the lost and found. Make sure more of them will be found again and reunited with your kids with Label Daddy stickers. They're easy to peel and stay on stuff so we'll be ordering again this season.

Disclosure: ChiIL Mama is a US Family Blogger and we have been compensated for sharing this discount with our readers. As always, all opinions are our own.

These labels are super durable peel-and-stick washable labels -- they're washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant! Label Daddy labels are also fun and attractive. You design your own labels! Pick from tons of colors, sizes and logos, including Disney and Marvel characters, MLB, NBA, and NHL team logos, other sport and fun logos, and more. Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for camp! These labels are made in the USA and shipped directly to you worldwide. 

Save 20% on Label Daddy labels! Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! Remember to label all clothing, sports equipment, electronics, and other personal belongings your kids bring to school, camp, sports leagues, day care, vacation, and other places. Label Daddy labels keep them from getting lost or mixed up with others. These labels are great for adults too! -- Put them on your sunglass/eyeglass case, phone, camera, sports equipment, tablet, e-reader, hats, clothing, and more.

Save 20% on your entire Label Daddy order - this is the best discount available anywhere. Use code USFAMILY20 at checkout.

Disclosure: ChiIL Mama is a US Family Blogger and we have been compensated for sharing this discount with our readers. As always, all opinions are our own.

Chicago's Brain Arts Theatre Camp For 6-14 Year Olds Highly Recommended #DiscountCode #ChiILPicksList #Sponsored

Brain Arts Theatre Camp Rocks!

"I really enjoyed Brain Arts Camp because it is extremely fun to work with other kids to create a play about anything we can imagine. Everything about it is fun including brainstorming, writing a script, developing characters, building set pieces and props, rehearsing, and performing a show. Through the few years I went to the camp, I learned team building skills and made new friends who I continue to talk to about the performances we have done. Overall, Brain Arts camp is a very fun experience and I suggest it to everyone."  Dugan Kenaz-Mara - age 14 (returning for the 3rd year)

Disclosure: ChiIL Mama is elated to partner up with Brain Surgeon Theatre again this year. We have been comped camp tuition & given a discount for our readers in exchange for sharing this information. As always, all opinions are our own.

Save 20% 

ChiIL Mama's Readers get a discount on the Acting/Improv camp and/or the Movie-Making Camp pending availability. Call or e-mail Brain Surgeon Theatre and tell them ChiIL Mama sent you, for the discount. Don't delay. Camp weeks are limited to 15 kids each so secure your spot ASAP! Highly recommended. 

Brain Surgeon Theater | brainsurgeontheater.org |

info@brainsurgeontheater.org | 773.798.9915

Click here & scroll down to check out ChiIL Mama's past photo & video filled Brain Arts Features



Brain Arts Camp is baaaaaaack! For 2015, camp will be held at Brain Surgeon Theater at Prop Theatre, 3502 N Elston, Chicago IL 60618. We can't wait! If you're a procrastinator who got shut out of other summer camps way back in January or last fall even, no worries. Brain Arts Camp still has some space available for creative, theatrically inclined kids from 6 to 14 years old and they're excellent! Check out this under the radar gem. 

2015 Brain Arts Camp Schedule:

Acting and Improv Intensives
For Young Artists Ages 8 through 14       

Acting and Improv - Beyond the Basics (1 Week Session)
Monday 8/3/15 through Friday 8/7/15 from 9 am to 3 pm
Showcase Friday 8/7/15 at 3 pm
Brain Surgeon Theater at Prop Thtr
3502 N Elston, Chicago IL 60618

Delve deep into both your scripted onstage work and Improvisation guided by some of Chicago's most experienced artist-educators. Final showcases will feature every young artist in challenging, fun scripted roles and Improvisational scenes inspired by audience suggestions. Join Chicago actor, improviser, and stand up comic Jamie Campbell for a week of Chicago-style Improv tailored just for you! Acting and Improv - Beyond the Basics culminates in a half-hour final showcase on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 3 pm for friends and family. MAXIMUM 15 CAMPERS.

$325 for 1 week session
$600 for sibling or friend pairs (must register together the same form)
Register Now

Rock Musical Camps
For Young Artists Ages 6 through 14

Rock Musical of Epic Proportions (2 Week Session)
Monday 8/10/15 through Friday 8/21/15 from 9 am to 3 pm
Performance Friday 8/21/15 at 3 pm
Brain Surgeon Theater at Prop Thtr
3502 N Elston, Chicago IL 60618

It's yet to be titled because YOU could title it! Come create original characters, rock and roll song and dance numbers, and, if history is any guide, a surprise ending. Mornings will be structured around character development, playwriting, and scenework; afternoons focus on skill-building workshops including voice, movement, stage combat, and set and costume design. It's a wild ride that guarantees a summer to remember! MAXIMUM 15 CAMPERS. 

$650 for 2 week session
$1200 for sibling or friend pairs (must register together on the same form)
Register Now

Brain Arts Camp - Original Music Video! from Brain Surgeon Theater on Vimeo.

Movie-Making Camps
For Young Artists Ages 6 through 14

Movie Making Intensive (1 Week Session)
Monday 8/24/15 through Friday 8/28/15 from 9 am to 3 pm
Screening Friday 8/28/15 at 3 pm
Brain Surgeon Theater at Prop Thtr
3502 N Elston, Chicago IL 60618

Dive in and create digital shorts, music videos, and a mini-feature film in this 5 day movie-making intensive. On days 1 and 2, movie-making campers will work as an ensemble to write a movie script starring each camper in a role of their own creation, and then film this mini-feature film with a professional Chicago filmmaker on day 3. Days 4 and 5 will focus on movie trailers and commercials created by each student in different genres of film. A hands-on, completely original experience for burgeoning filmmakers ages 6 through 14. MAXIMUM 15 CAMPERS. 

$325 for 1 week session
$600 for sibling or friend pairs (must register together on the same form)
Register Now

As a Montessori family, we love how child led Brain Arts Camp really is. 

Register Today and remember to tell them ChiIL Mama sent you to get your 20% discount! Your kids' brains will thank you.

Click here for more info. Brain Surgeon Theatre also hosts kickin' birthday parties!