Lyric Opera's The King and I Review and Code for 50% Off Select Tickets

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Disclosure: We're elated to partner up with Lyric Opera and share this stellar 50% off discount with our readers. We have been compensated with tickets in exchange for promoting this offer. As always, all opinions are our own.

Here at ChiIL Mama and ChiIL Live Shows, we adore the Lyric Opera's The King and I. This production is truly a treat for the eyes and ears. We're thrilled that the children in the cast are all from Chicago. And Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban's star power is well deserved. 

It's a tough task to take on an iconic classic that's a revered movie as well as a long time stage favorite. People get attached to particular casting choices and wardrobe pieces and have a tough time envisioning something fresh and new. Lyric Opera does a fantastic job reinventing rather than reproducing this favorite. The vocals, acting, sets, and costumes combine to create an opulently original production. This is an excellent choice for families with multigenerational appeal. Even my 15 year old son, a notoriously tough demographic for operas and musicals, enjoyed it! Do note, the run time is a bit over 3 hours, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of bringing elementary age children. Highly recommended. 

It was our great pleasure to catch opening night and to also partner up with Lyric Opera and give away a pair of tickets to one of our lucky readers. Out of 620 entries, congratulations again to Yael Hoffman, our big ticket pair winner. Still, all our readers are winners, so we're happy to offer you an incredible deal on weekday seats. 

ChiIL Mama's Readers Save 50% Off Select Shows:

“Whistle a Happy Tune” with HALF OFF tickets to Lyric Opera’s critically acclaimed production of The King and I! Use code “SIAMBLOG” for 50% off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances. Offer is subject to availability and not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer. Please see lyricopera.org/promo for full offer details. Code expires 5/19/2016. Click HERE for more information on The King and I.

Don't miss this! Click HERE for our past coverage on The King and I and Children's Casting.

Disclosure: Once again, we're elated to partner up with Lyric Opera and share this stellar discount with our readers. We have been compensated with tickets in exchange for promoting this offer. As always, all opinions are our own.

iFLY Naperville “Halloween Flight Night & Trick-or-Treat.” All day on October 31, children under 18 can receive 50% off!

iFLY’s Naperville location is doing a special promotion for Halloween called “Halloween Flight Night & Trick-or-Treat.” 

Why walk door to door for treats when you can FLY?! 

Check out this scary great deal!! 

Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post but iFLY did invite me and my son out for 2 sample flights during a press preview for their grand opening.

All day on October 31, children under 18 can receive 50% off an “Earn Your Wings” flight package when they wear their costume to iFLY ($34.98 instead of $69.95). iFLY will be open on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

This offer is valid for walk-ins only. Due to limited space, availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. All flyers under 18 should be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian to check-in and complete a waiver for their child prior to flying.

Costumes should be easily removable, or be fit to wear under iFLY jumpsuits and flight gear while flying. Children who arrive in costume will also receive a FREE goodie bag with treats!

**Valid at the Naperville location only.**

Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post but iFLY did invite me and my son out for 2 sample flights during a press preview for their grand opening.

BabbaBox Makes Our Great Gifts List #BabbaBox #greatgifts

BabbaBox rocks!   There's something exciting about getting an old school box in the mail.   And BabbaBox is full of art, stories, and fun to help you and your 3-6 year old get creative together!



Kids are inherently creative, colorful, messy artists.   When you don't have time or space to break out the paints and deck out the windows, BabbaBox can help!

    Photo by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara   ChiILMama.com

You and your kids will be having so much fun together they won't even realize they're actually learning.

 

BabbaBox sent us a sampler with the out of this world theme of Sun, Moon and Stars.   We got celestial with fun, age appropriate art and science about the day and night sky we all share, without making an over the top mess or a zillion trips out for craft supplies.  

I remember doing photo exposure paper at camp as a child, so it was a nostalgic, fun art project for me to expose stars with my own kids and frame up the project.

Sometimes as a parent it seems like it's all about the kids...always...and it usually is.   That comes with the job description.  However, BabbaBox always includes a fun little sumpin sumpin for the parents.  I was pretty excited to get my own little piece of star sweetness--a wine topper.  Because when the whine party stops and the littles are finally asleep the real wine party can begin!

We're also pretty jazzed about the paper mache night light project.   These are useful, creative crafts you'll be happy to hang on to...unlike some of that "art work" on the fridge and walls that mysteriously disappears only to be replaced by twice as many doodle and paste projects.   We love the BabbaBox's easy instructions and cool tie ins for a variety of ages and abilities. 

   

If you're looking for a great gift for your own kids or others that goes beyond plastic land and will inspire hours of creative enjoyment and learning, check out BabbaBox.   

BabbaBox is a theme-based box delivered to your door that allows you to enjoy a little convenience and inspiration! As any parent can attest, the most important thing you can give to your child is quality time. BabbaBox makes this possible by helping you to save time, money, & mindspace.

Just think! Fantastic monthly activities with ALL the materials for kids ages 3-6. Included in the box are 3 projects + 1 bestselling book + digital download + parent surprise gift!

The best part? Babbabox makes a GREAT unique gift during the holiday season.

Act now! Get 50% off your first month when you sign up for a monthly membership using the code, SWAY100. Offer expires December 31, 2012.

Click here for the main BabbaBox site and ordering information. 

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BabbaBox. The opinions and text are all mine.