Peoria's Family Business Reviews

We booked our Disneyland trip through Jessica Franks and it was the most magical three days. I’ve been to Disney World many times before but didn’t know much about Disneyland and she guided us through the entire process from tickets to lightning lane bookings to food. It was truly a care…

We love this place! My husband called it a “hidden gem”. The owner/manager is great and very accommodating. Our kids came here for a week of summer camp and had a blast. The laser tag arena is fantastic and better than all the other places we’ve seen and the soccer field/dodgeball …

The Getting Ready Monster   One day, I stumbled upon a parenting hack that has since become a staple in our house. Allow me to introduce you to The Getting Ready Monster. He loves to eat (or tickle or chase or…) children, but he hates getting ready (particularly for…

THE FORGE: LEMONT QUARRIES ADDS 18-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE & OTHER NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 2025 New Activities For the 2025 Season Include Kids Discovery Zone and Classic Yard Games, bringing even more family fun to the 300-acre adventure park! LEMONT, IL (December 9, 2024) —  The Fo…

  Ultimate Vacation Awaits in Frankenmuth! View In Browser Embrace the crisp air and vibrant foliage of fall with an unforgettable escape to Frankenmuth! Picture yourself savori…

Many people think of early education as daycare, a place where their child will be safe, socialize with others and maybe learn some letters and numbers along the way. But did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops from birth to age 5? Or that more than 1 million new neural connections a…

Discover Engineering Saturday, Feb. 24; 11 am to 3 pm Discover the amazing world of engineering! Meet dozens of professional engineers from local firms “geared” up with hands-on engineering activities for children. Engage your brain and conquer fun challenges, discover interesting jobs…

DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT KICKS OFF MARCH 5 Disney Princes  -  The Concert is coming to 19 Cities in March and April. Tickets are on sale now! See Full Intineary and Links to Ticket pages Below.  Experience your favorite Disney Princess songs performed live by Broadway star…

This is our first time entrusting our little ones with a school/child care which The Nest has made it a smooth transition for the entire family. We love the intentionality of the cycled curriculum, No screen time, and friendly staff. Our little ones look forward to the days they get to be with their…

Volo Museum and Theater 121 present "Time Warp Express" A jolly trolley adventure to save Santa! Prepare to be swept away into a world of "timeless" holiday magic hosted at Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois. The experience starts as a traditional family holiday event but quickly turns into an adventurou…

Recently, I sat long and hard and thought about ways that I can better connect with my tween son and teen (almost adult) son. One of the ways that I decided to do this was by bringing back family game night.    Family game night is an opportunity for families to bond, spend quality time …

The themes are always well organized. I like that she gets to bring home so many of her activities, so that we get to share the experience with her too. She learned that squid have an air tube at the bottom of their body sucks up water and squirts it out, acting like a motor. She thought that was ve…

"This was an amazing event with a ton of things to do! I feel like we really got our money's worth. It was so much fun. My girls enjoyed the exhibits, bounce slide, baby dinos, and meeting the walking Dino, Diego. Some events just have the "exhibit", but all of the interactive parts were really awes…

Although the holidays are over, winter is still in full swing. With this in mind, I want to share a winter experience that I had been excitedly looking forward to; the Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle Experience in Chicago, IL at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago - only we never made it due to c…

Give Back during Chicago’s 14th Annual Santa Hustle 5K and Kids’ Dash The charity beneficiary is Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation. Join the holiday fun on Saturday, December 3 at Soldier Field.   Registration is now open for the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K and Ki…

  “You HAVE to check them out! That was tremendous!” –Access Hollywood Live“That’s incredible… you guys are rock stars” –FOX 8 Cleveland“I’m amazed… a one of a kind show” –FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth The five world-cl…

Avid4 Adventure is growing! And to support this continued growth, we are hiring a Chief of Finance & Operations Officer. We are seeking an experienced strategic financial and business operations leader to oversee the company's financial planning and position. This is a new position in the orga…

Look how cute! My first box of this subscription came this morning and I am SO excited. What a great idea! (see below! I’ve gotten 2 more boxes and they’re all adorable!) First this great reusable gift box…. And then you open it up and … YAY! A little chef’s hat a…

 With an epic LEGO build of a family of birds, Sophia has won the Mini Master Model Builder title of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago’s Mini Master Model Builder and now is asking for Illinoians to vote to help her win the title of North America’s Mini Master Model Builder! Th…

Students taking online courses have the opportunity to develop key skills at their own convenience, exploring their own potential while learning more about their subjects of interest. At Summer Institute for the Gifted, online students benefit from active and engaging learning experiences that can b…