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Chicago-based Non-profit Bright Endeavors Introduces FREE spa tin candlefor purchases over $30,
Sugared Grapefruit Candles, and More
And in order to help you celebrate #AlltheMothersDay, we’re gifting you a free spa tin candlefor purchases over $30 through Mother’s Day.
Let’s celebrate all the mothers together!
This May, we want to wish happy #AllTheMothersDay to all the mothers in our lives with gifts that give back. The Chicago-based non-profit Bright Endeavors is celebrating aunts, friends, neighbors and mothers and the light they bring into the world by adding a new scent to its collection - the Sugared Grapefruit candle. The Sugared Grapefruit candle is a fresh scent for spring, with notes of citrus, lemon and strawberry and a delicate floral base. (Orders placed by today, May 7, will arrive in time for Mother’s Day on May 12).
Every purchase of a Bright Endeavors candle helps support new moms like Olivia and her baby. What a perfect way to celebrate #AllTheMothersDay this year!
Olivia was homeless and staying in a shelter while pregnant with her daughter, Giselle. She was referred to New Moms for housing, and after her daughter was born, she began New Moms’ job training program, Bright Endeavors.
“‘New Moms helped to open doors for me – doors to be a great mom,” said Olivia.
Bright Endeavors is one of the amazing wraparound services provided to the greater Chicago community through New Moms, a nonprofit that provides holistic services to mothers and their children to break out of the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and dependence.
Bright Endeavors transforms the lives of young moms battling homelessness and poverty by teaching them how to craft premium soy candles in a supportive, professional environment. Through the 16-week paid job training program, Bright Endeavors provides the guidance and job skills young moms need to secure quality employment and begin working toward professional success. Every candle sold provides an opportunity for a young mother to move out of poverty and toward her goals.
Looking for a truly unique, limited availability, VIP experience for Mother's Day? Skydeck Chicago’s Pie in the Sky experiences are a great way to celebrate mom from 103 floors up! The family can enjoy the world-famous Chicago skyline with Chicago style pizza on the 103rd or 99th floors of Willis Tower.
Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner Guests are invited to enjoy an exclusive dining experience on Mother’s Day at 10:30pm, after the after Skydeck Chicago closes to the public. At $100 per person, this three-course meal is catered by Giordano’s Pizza. Nine reservations are available to ensure a VIP experience.
Pie in the Sky VIP Lunch At $80 per person, guests can enjoy lunch at 12pm on the 99th floor, experiencing a spectacular view of four states. Pricing includes Fast Pass entry, a visit to the 103rd floor Ledge, and a three-course lunch. A maximum of ten reservations are available.
& Soccer with your local Womens Professional Soccer Team
the Chicago Red Stars!
Here at ChiIL Mama, we've long been fans of the high quality work out fashions by Ivivva and Lululemon. We're also on board with their mission to encourage strength and courage in our girls and support them in their chosen sports. This weekend in Chicago, Ivivva is teaming up with our professional womens soccer team, the Chicago Red Stars with ticket discounts, a meet and greet, and complimentary pre game yoga on the field for moms and their families! Check it out.
Date: Sunday 5/14 Yoga at 2pm/ Game to follow at 5pm Where: Toyota Park (7000 Harlem Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455 What:Complimentary Mom/Daughter Yoga on the field at Toyota Park at 2pm Chicago Red Stars vs. Boston Breakers game to follow at 5pm in Center Club Seats. Meet and Greet with the Chicago Red Stars to follow
Other details: Please bring your own mat. Tickets for the game will be offered at a discounted rate ($40 for mom/daughter duos, and $30 for each additional ticket- the rest of the family is welcome to join for the game). To purchase game tickets, please contact bminaya@chicagoredstars.com RSVP: www.momdayyogachiredstars.splashthat.com
Still Stumped By What To Get Your Mama, Mother Figure or Moms You Adore For Mother's Day?Check out these ChiIL Ideas.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Mother’s Day Gift Market Wednesday, May 10; 4:00-8:00 p.m. FREE A special Mother’s Day Gift Market kicks-off the return of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce’s Ravenswood Farmers Market. The Mother’s Day Gift Market will be held On Wednesday, May 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at 4900 N. Damen Avenue (Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church parking lot). Local artists and vendors include Marina Veiler Art; handmade jewelry by Allison Mooney Design, jl marie jewelry, MAKA designs Lifestyle, organicabylaura, Sweethearts and Crafts, Twisted Rose Metal and Tytin Jewelry; natural beauty products from Noktivo Natural Salon; a children's card-making station; neighborhood favorite Bang Bang Pie Shop; a variety of fresh flower arrangements from Illinois’ Patyk Farms and more. The regular market will operate every Wednesday, June 7-October 18 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., rain or shine. For more information, including a list of all vendors, please visit http://ravenswoodchicago.org/farmersmarket.
Cavalia Odysseo Select shows Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14 $19.50-$259.50 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Odysseo and bring your mom for free! Buy 3 tickets and get 1 free ticket on select Odysseo shows in Chicago. Promotional Code: MOTHER. Learn more at https://cavalia.com/promo/mothersday.
City Winery
Story Sessions Brunch Sunday, May 14; 11:00 a.m. $12 On Mother’s Day, City Winery returns with its popular Story Sessions brunch to celebrate the mom, the myth, the legend. Audience members are invited to raise a glass of champagne, and a plate of French toast to the woman who made it all possible. Seven mother-lovers will share true stories on the theme, "YOUR MOM." Produced by Jill Howe Hosted by moms 10:30 am: Doors open 11:00 am: Music 12:00 pm: Stories
Lyric Opera
My Fair Lady Sunday, May 14; 1:30 p.m. $52-$199 A performance of My Fair Lady is a great gift for mom and wonderful for the whole family! An all-star cast, plus the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, bring to life the charming story of Eliza Doolittle (Lisa O’Hare), a young flower seller with a strong Cockney accent, and Professor Henry Higgins (Richard E. Grant), the phonetics professor who believes he can teach her to speak like a proper lady.
Use promo code PHOTO2017 when you call 312.827.5600 or visit lyricopera.org and save 20% for any Mother’s Day weekend performance AND receive a free photo signed by My Fair Lady stars Richard E. Grant and Lisa O’Hare. Purchase today, and pick up your signed photograph at the Lyric merchandise kiosk in the Main Lobby when you attend your performance.
The best Mother's Day present I ever received was my daughter, Sage, who was actually born on Mother's Day 2003! This happy coincidence comes with an added bonus. My parents want to spend the kids' birthdays with them, so for the past five years they've been booking travel with megabus.com and coming to Chicago for visits every March and May. In fact, they're coming again in a few days! I'm lucky to get to celebrate Mother's Day in person with both my mom and my kids, so I was thrilled when megabus.comasked me to partner up with them on a sponsored post for Mother's day 2016 and their 10th anniversary.
It's amazing megabus.com is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year and my parents have been making multiple megabus.com trips for half that time now. They've actually befriended other passengers that they have stayed in touch with for years. They love the free wifi, affordable tickets, and the ease of booking and travel. To me, one of the best benefits of megabus.com is the peace of mind I feel knowing my parents aren't alone, weaving around speeding semi trucks on a 6 hour drive. They're traveling in comfort and leaving the driving to the pros.
They've even taken my son home with them, for a multigenerational vacation. A trip with megabus.com is an adventure for accompanied kids. The grandparents and my son could relax and read books and play games together instead of negotiating traffic. My parents said all their drivers have been friendly and professional and some are comedians with witty one liners that had the whole bus laughing.
Over the years, for Mother's Day, I've given and received jewelry, handmade art, spa visits, flowers and more. It's great to feel appreciated and pampered. Still, the things I adore most are travel and spending time with my family and friends.
Mother's Day is a time for many wistful long distance calls from kids scattered across the country. In a surveymegabus.com did, it's not surprising a majority of megabus.com customers miss their moms (64%). Many say mom would cry tears of joy if they surprised her with a trip (53%) or an unannounced visit (46%). We've never popped in unannounced, but some of the best trips we've had have been 3 generation vacations where we traveled with my parents and kids.
Sometime the best present is your presence! According to the megabus.comsurvey, more people are planning to go home for Mother’s Day, over a spa or the beach. Book your own trip home to surprise your mom, or take her with you on a fun getaway. It's an eco-friendly way to travel that's easy on the earth and easy on your wallet. You'll stress less when you book travel with megabus.com. Read more about their history and 10 year anniversary right here.
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Got a multitasking Mama? Who doesn't?! This year, think beyond flowers and get the moms you know and love something they can use on a daily basis. The NEW Modal Concept Tote Bag, available at Best Buy,is a convenient, portable bag that can go from the gym to the office with ease. And your mom/mother figure/mom friends you adore may think of YOU fondly whenever they pick up this colorful, stylin' bag.
Bright ideas in even brighter colors! Here at ChiIL Mama, they sent me a bright purple Modal Concept Tote Bag to review, and it's a freelancer's dream. Happy Mother's Day to ME! I tend to hit the gym in the morning after I drop my kids at 2 different schools at 7:30 & 8:30am. After an hour work out, I sometimes have meetings, or events to shoot, or I grab some quality writing time at a local coffee house. With the Modal Concept Tote Bag I'm good to go for whatever the day may bring.
This playful bag makes me happy just looking at it. There's plenty of room for my computer, pad, camera, smartphone, gym clothes, towel, makeup, hairdryer, and shoes. And best of all--my laptop doesn't smell like feet. That's truly a gift!
Disclaimer: Here at ChiIL Mama we're elated to be chosen as part of the Best Buy Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
This Modal Concept Tote Bag (Retail value of $ 59.99) is a terrific Mother’s Day gift for the busy mom on the go. There's a pocket for everything--even hot hair tools or hot lunch items. Your stinky gym shoes and towel can hang out together in their own vented pocket AWAY from your laptop, phone and tablet. And there's even a designated yoga mat strap on the back. I hate carrying a zillion different straps on my shoulder and with the Modal Concept Tote Bag I don't have to.
The Modal brand focuses on helping make life easier through cleverly designed products that feature surprising functionality.
The Modal Concept Tote is designed to carry all your essentials in style. Store your wallet and other valuables in discreet, water-resistant pockets.
Laptop Storage--Dedicated, secure and padded sleeves for both laptop and tablet storage with quilted soft-touch lining
Fitness Gear--Heavy duty, moisture-resistant fitness pocket has plenty of room for your workout clothes, including shoes, and is vented to promote air circulation along with straps for a towel or yoga mat.
Thermo Pocket--There’s even space to store warm hairstyling tools. It’s all together in a convenient, portable bag that can go from the gym to the office. With functionality unlike any other, this bag would make a terrific Mother’s Day gift for the busy mom that hits the gym before or after work.
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Disclaimer: Once again, here at ChiIL Mama we're elated to be chosen as part of the Best Buy Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. the reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
ChiIL Mama's elated to be chosen as one of just 39 mom bloggers nationwide, representing the 39 weeks of a full term pregnancy. Together we're the Mod Squad, and we're spreading the word about The March of Dimes and how you can help! Check back with us early and often from April through June and follow along on the #imbornto hashtag. Everyone's born to do something amazing. What's your super power? Disclosure: It's our pleasure to partner up with The Motherhood and March of Dimes.We have been compensated for sharing this campaign with our readers. As always, all opinions are our own.
ChiIL Mama's seriously stoked to be a part of this three-month social media program with a team of 39 “MoDSquad” mom bloggers and a team of dad bloggers, too. The I'm Born To campaignis designed to raise awareness of March of Dimes’ important work and programs that improve the lives of babies and families everywhere. These guys are the pros on preemies and they have over 75 years of staying power.
In our first few weeks we attended a virtual briefing, rocked a Twitter Party, and partied it up in person with our Chi, IL friends and loads of awesome goodies from businesses that have partnered with March of Dimes.
Check out ChiIL Mama's full slide show here and favorites embedded below.
Help Out
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are a great excuse to shop it up and help out. March of Dimes has partnered with businesses that want to help babies. Missed the March for Babies last weekend? Lots more you can do to help from the comforts of home.
We already know many people who have walked for March of Dimes and donated time and/or money over the years. Now you can do your part by shopping at one or more of these merchants, donating, or taking part in partner promotions to support the cause. Visit imbornto.com to learn more about special Mother’s Day and Father’s Day offers from one of their partners:
•Mud Pie – will donate $2 to the #imbornto campaign for every Bella Bar, Mom Bar and Mommy and Me jewelry item purchased for Mother’s Day. In addition, Mud Pie will donate 10¢ from each baby headband or sock purchase to the March of Dimes throughout the year.
•Bon-Ton (and sister stores) – This May, with any $75 fragrance purchase for Mom (or yourself), you can receive a fragrance atomizer for just $1, filled with your choice of fragrance. 100% of the atomizer purchase will benefit the March of Dimes. Starting April 30 when you donate $3, you’ll receive a $10-off coupon for your purchase of $25 or more. Or shop online, donate $3 and receive 25% off!
•Martha Stewart – Join the #THX2U movement and share your appreciation of Mom with the world. Upload a baby picture of your child, grandchild, or yourself using the hashtag #THX2U, and $10 of the Emeril/MSLO/Meredith donation will be recognized for each uploaded photo in support of the imbornto campaign.
•eBay – Visit eBay’s Charity Shop for Mother’s Day gifts where proceeds from your purchase support the March of Dimes. Also, from May 4 – 11 you will be able to make a donation to the March of Dimes at checkout when making purchases on eBay.
•A&E Jewelers – will donate 20% of the price of each twinkling Swarovski encrusted sterling silver March of Dimes Enchanted “Healthy Beginnings” Necklace available in three stone options.
•Alex and Ani – will donate 20% of the purchase price* from each Special Delivery Charm Bangle sold, with a minimum donation of $25,000, between March 2015 and December 2015, to the March of Dimes.
•Kmart – Now through June 20, 2015 Kmart, the #1 March of Dimes fundraiser for more than 30 years, will donate $1 from the in-store or online purchase of each puppy figurine to the March of Dimes (minimum donation of $30,000). Kmart and the March of Dimes are proud to work together for stronger, healthier babies.
ChiILin' with ChiIL Mama & #ImBornTo in Chi, IL
ChiIL Mama had a blast finding out how our friends complete I'm born to... and giving away lots of adorable goodies from March Of Dimes' partners ALEX AND ANI, Kmart, Mud Pie, & Bon-Ton!! All are donating a percentage of their proceeds from sales to March of Dimes. Check out this rockin' "wear your PJs" party at the play ground!
#ImBornTo be a mama
Meet Erin who is expecting her 3rd son in June & the adorable big bros to be, Asa (pictured) & Silas!
#ImBornTo blaze my own trail
Meet Carrie who is due in September & big sis, Madeline (7)
#ImBornTo break down barriers
Meet our awesome friend, Sandia (11), who is in my daughter's class in Montessori school.
#ImBornTo be wild
Meet our super friend, Serena, Sandia's little sis & fearless team gymnast.
#ImBornTo rock & roll
Meet the family with the kindie rocker mama & the coolest collection of names: Mama Sarah, Lyric & baby Pixie (pictured) & Luna
Finally, we have a quartet of 6th grade girls: twins Claire & Laine, Mia, & my daughter, Sage Ani.
#ImBornTo
Create-Mia
Write-Claire
Run-Laine
Flip-Sage
What are you & your kids born to do? We'd love to hear in the comments below.
About March of Dimes
President Franklin D. Roosevelt founded The March of Dimes in 1938 to combat polio and they succeeded. In the decades to follow, they never stopped protecting the health of America’s children. March of Dimes-funded research has saved millions of babies from death or disability. New research offers hope for treatments and preventions for serious problems, like birth defects and premature birth.
Today, the March of Dimes is inspired by all babies – those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. These babies are the millions of reasons behind our urgent mission and why the March of Dimes:
•supports all important research into the causes and preventions for premature birth and birth defects
•fights for health insurance for all pregnant women and children
•pushes for expanded newborn screening that could save lives and prevent disabilities
•reaches out to women with healthy pregnancy information and services
•provides comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care
Disclosure: Once again, it's our pleasure to partner up with The Motherhood and March of Dimes. We have been compensated for sharing this campaign with our readers. As always, all opinions are our own.
