chicagoland - Lisa Reviews

1 Nov | 2011

Kids Science Labs

If you live in Chicagoland, the Kids Science Labs is someplace you have to take your kids. It all started when two dads, friends, and avid problem solvers, Shegan Campbell and Keith Norsym, decided that instead of trying to find a great idea, they wanted to identify a problem that they were passionate about, and fix it. That problem was that kids find ...continue reading

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26 Oct | 2011

Building Blocks Toy Store

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I was invited to an event at the Building Blocks Toy Store in Wicker Park here in Illinois. I was impressed with this shop. I don't have an independent toy store in my area. However, I would be willing to drive up there again because Katherine, the owner, was just so awesome. The Building Blocks Toy Store believes in the power of play for kids. The toys ...continue reading

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1 Apr | 2008

Grants Appliance

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If you live in the Chicagoland area, Grants Appliance is a place you want to stop. They have everything from washers and dryers to stoves to dishwashers to mattress and plasma tvs. I am sure they even have plasma tv mounts there! We first started using Grants when we lived in Aurora. They pretty much beat every price around. If they don't the make and ...continue reading