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A Klingon Christmas Carol review

Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to the press preview night of Klingon Christmas Carol all thoughts, opinions, and Hagh are our own If you have been following the Fandads for a while, you know that I am a huge fan of Star Wars. In saying that, it does not mean that I do not know about Captain…
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November 30, 2018
Play Time at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to this year’s Chicago Toy & Game Fair. All thoughts, opinions, and fun times are our own. The Fandads are lucky to attend to many fun events throughout the year, but the one event that we always look forward to attending is the Chicago Toy & Game Fair. I mean,…
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November 27, 2018
Updated: American Girl Live Gets World Premiere this December

If you have a daughter, you have probably heard of American Girl. You have probably seen the dolls, the accessories, and the books and have seen hundreds of little girls walking around with these dolls. I think we have been lucky that our daughter never got into the dolls, but she loves reading the books.…
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November 27, 2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet review

It’s been 6 years since we last saw Ralph breaking havoc down at Litwak’s Video Arcade. In ‘Wreck-it Ralph’, Ralph was trying to find a sense of belonging and ended up finding out in the wise words of Zangief the “just because you’re a bad guy, does not mean you’re a bad guy”. Ralph found…
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November 24, 2018
Taking it one day at a time

I have wanted to write a follow-up to my post about my son’s seizures and unbeknownst to me, my wife was writing her own post about it. So here is my wife’s guest post which sums up what has been going on and what progress we have made. So this is the first time I’m…
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November 23, 2018
Bumblebee Early Access Screenings

Paramount Pictures announced today that on Saturday, December 8th fans at select theatres in the U.S. and Canada will have the opportunity to attend paid early-access screenings for its latest film in the Transformers series, Bumblebee, starring Hailee Steinfeld.Fans who participate in this one-day only event will get to see the film on the big…
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November 21, 2018
Experiencing the New CMX Market Theaters

Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to attend a screening at CMX Market Cinema and enjoy our choice of the gourmet offering from their concessions stand. All thought, opinions, and full bellies are our own. Going to the movies is always an adventure, am I right, friends? We usually have to find a movie that the entire…
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November 21, 2018
Getting into the holiday Spirit with How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical!

Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to a performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical” in exchange for a review. All thoughts, opinions, laughs, and tears are our own. Photo by Jordan Bush When I was younger, I remember watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on television. I remember the voice of the narrator…
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November 20, 2018
Bring home the Pixar Short Films Collection 3

Disclaimer: The Fandads were provided with a review copy and additional copies to giveaway in exchange for a review. All thoughts, opinions, laughs, and teary eyes are our own. One thing my family loves when we go see a Pixar movie is the shorts that play before the movie. From the funny “For the Birds”…
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November 13, 2018
Around the town for November!

Parents, with the holiday season coming around the corner we need to find some fun activities to do with our children when they are out of school. Luckily there are some great places to go to that are only minutes away from Chicago. Are you ready to see what’s available? Let’s take a trip! Santa…
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November 9, 2018