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WGN News, Toys, and How to Give Back

By Beth Engleman On December 7, 2017 · Add Comment · In Family Entertainment, Social Good, TV

I had so much fun filming at segment for WGN Morning News ~ talking about the hottest toys of the season. The DudePerfect Signature Bow was a huge hit with the crew, but I am a sucker for Soggy Doggy! The segment was extra fun because it kicked off the holidays with carolers, animals (my [...]

Moms Meet Wow Summit and Fox32 Chicago TV

By Beth Engleman On October 25, 2017 · Add Comment · In Social Good, TV

Last weekend I was honored to be part of an amazing conference in Itasca, IL. The event, the Moms Meet WOW summit is an extraordinary 2-day event full of workshops, panels, parties and more geared towards parents, bloggers and experts in the child development space. The goal: Exploring ways parents can raise happy and healthy kids. [...]

Young Inventors Challenge and WGN TV

By Beth Engleman On October 24, 2017 · Add Comment · In Toys & Games, TV

It’s my favorite time of the year, mid-October. Pumpkin, halloween candy and lots of chatter about ChiTag and the Young Inventor Challenge. Last year Olivia Wasilewski and Brynne Siewers won the YIC grand prize which resulted in their game, Ship of Treasures, being brought to life and on shelves in Target stores across the country. This [...]

Fashionably Fun! #playChic Fashion Show @ChicagoToyNGame

By Beth Engleman On November 11, 2015 · Add Comment · In Appearances, Fashion, Other Celebrations

Hi everyone and Happy November!!! I’m not sure about you, but I love the fall especially November as we roll into Thanksgiving my absolute favorite holiday. For the past few years November has taken on new significance in our home because it is also the month we celebrate all that is awesome about toys, games [...]

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Jewish Baby

By Beth Engleman On March 10, 2015 · Add Comment · In Appearances, Social Good

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Jewish Baby It’s hard to believe it’s been almost TEN years since I was expecting my Jewish baby. It couldn’t have been a more scary time. Although I knew people had been having babies for centuries and yes, even in grass huts in the middle of nowhere, there [...]

Dancing with the Stars; Glenview Edition

By Beth Engleman On March 9, 2015 · Add Comment · In Appearances, Social Good

Dancing with the Stars; Glenview Edition So it happened, after 5 months of practice ~ hours of driving back and forth to the studio, lots of laughs, coupled with the realization that I really do not have a talent for dance (or rhythm in general) I made my big debut this weekend during the Dancing [...]

#Halloween, @WCIU_YouAndMe, Tricky Treats

By Beth Engleman On November 5, 2014 · Add Comment · In TV

#Halloween, @WCIU_YouAndMe, Tricky Treats Happy Halloween! to celebrate this festive holiday I stopped by WCIU TV ~ You and Me this Morning to share some super easy last minute treats you can scare up during Halloween or anytime you just want to have some spooky fun! Thank you to my favorite Svengirlies Jeanne and Melissa [...]

DIY Halloween Costumes with @WGNNews #Halloween

By Beth Engleman On November 5, 2014 · Add Comment · In TV

Hello Radio Disney, WGN and Sun Times Local Friends! This week I have been talking all about Halloween and Costumes. and Although I know it is already November and it feels like December (at least here in Chicago) I wanted to share my clip mainly because the models in this clip are so darn cute! [...]

All-Natural Room Refreshener w/ @NielsenMassey and @Chicagonista #FlavorBits

By Beth Engleman On September 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In Online, Tips

All-Natural Room Refreshener w/ @NielsenMassey and @Chicagonista #FlavorBits I love Tucker but not his smells – this is an issue for me. I have tried every room freshener available but I truly now know what it means to just “mask the smell” because frankly “fresh breeze scent” cent combined with dog smells is not a [...]

Football Crafts and WGN News

By Beth Engleman On September 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In TV

Football Crafts and WGN News Football season is in full swing which means it’s time to have a little fun. This week I went on WGN Midday News to showcase some super easy crafts and eats that elevate football to a new level. I also included most of the crafts into this week’s column for [...]

WGN News, Toys, and How to Give Back

Moms Meet Wow Summit and Fox32 Chicago TV

Young Inventors Challenge and WGN TV

Fashionably Fun! #playChic Fashion Show @ChicagoToyNGame

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Jewish Baby

Dancing with the Stars; Glenview Edition

#Halloween, @WCIU_YouAndMe, Tricky Treats

DIY Halloween Costumes with @WGNNews #Halloween

All-Natural Room Refreshener w/ @NielsenMassey and @Chicagonista #FlavorBits

Football Crafts and WGN News

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