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Stop Motion Video {Entirely on Your Phone}

November || December || January|| February || March || April || May: Mother’s Day || May: Home Life || June: Coming Home  June || July || August || September As a Verizon #MoreChicago Lifestyle Blogger I’m a member of a pretty cool team of influencers. I have received a a device (with a line of service) from Verizon. No additional compensation was provided nor did I promise positive feedback. All opinions are my own. In the blogging world, in life, and on Instagram, one… View Post

Be Bold, Be Bright, Vol. 17 #LeggingsWearDontCare

Volume 1 || Volume 2 || Volume 3 || Volume 4 || Volume 5 || Volume 6 || Volume 7 || Volume 8  || Volume 9 || Volume 10 || Volume 11 || Volume 12 || Volume 13  || Volume 14 || Volume 15 || Volume 16  I can hardly believe it has been a MONTH since I last posted about leggings. Luckily, I’ve kept up with it over on Instagram, but still – where has the time gone? I’ve fallen even more in love with putting together bold… View Post

To Our Sarah Cupcakes

October holds birthdays for some of my favorite people EVER. To my sister-wife, cousin, FB messenger-daily, understands-me-always, sister from another Mrs., hot dog partner in crime, full of life, zesty, Sarah Cupcakes. You make life downright gorgeous. You are one of my favoritest ever. Happy Birthday! Hope it is filled with cake, joy, smiles, and snuggles with your favorite Misters. LOVE YOU… View Post

The Cycle of Monthly Personalities

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ConfidenceUDeserve #CollectiveBias Every month, I seem to go through the gamut of emotions. Whether feeling pulled in a million directions or like Snow White with her little dwarves or hulking out because I can’t find my chocolate, each month seems to have me on… View Post

Apple Pie Sangria {non-alcoholic} + bonus Chili Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplySparkling #CollectiveBias The Fall season is one of my favorites and not just because of the crisper weather or my birthday! (hint, hint) It’s the time to break out the crockpots, pick some apples, and pull together the delicious sights, sounds, smells, and sweetness of… View Post

#Ad Charlie Brown & Tyson-Inspired Thanksgiving Feast

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TysonMovieOffer #CollectiveBias With a blog name like the one we have and a son named Charlie, we LOVE The Peanuts Gang and the fact that they are jumping into the BIG screen in The Peanuts Movie in Theaters this Fall makes us beyond excited. From… View Post

Dance with Finess

With two little misters and the fall school schedule in full swing, my busy life just does not seem to stop! Whether I’m walking the boys to school or running around at the park or chatting with friends, life is definitely in a state of GO. Unfortunately, my life is sometimes interrupted by Stress Urinary Incontinence – that unexpected bladder… View Post

Spooktacular Suites – Tricks and Treats with Loews Chicago O’Hare

We’ll be joining in the scary fun next weekend and will share about our experience. All opinions expressed are our own. Looking for the perfect night out (and in)? Ready to scare up some delicious treats and experience a terrifying night being spooked? Then Spooktacular Suites at Loews Chicago O’Hare is for you! Located near MB Financial Park and the… View Post

Citizen Watch Review + Giveaway #BetterStartsNow

We received a Citizen Ecosphere watch in exchange for our opinions. All opinions expressed are our own. Please click on the title of this post to be taken to the giveaway.  You may recall our post about a Day with Matt Kenseth and all about the new CITIZEN brand watches. I was surprised by how versatile the watches were – offering… View Post

Purely Simple Football-Inspired Sweets

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurelySimple #CollectiveBias Every Fall, when football season rolls around, our family starts up their fantasy league, selecting teams and partnering up with another family member. This year, my nephew and I are kicking butt and taking names (if I do say so myself!)… View Post

Tastes of Fall: Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Cheesecake

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeforFall #CollectiveBias With the crisp air and falling leaves, fall has always been my absolute favorite season. Whether it’s celebrating my birthday (oh hey, October) or the wafting smells of pumpkin pie baking in the oven, fall is all about comforting sights, sounds and smells for… View Post

Dinnertime Ideas with Progresso

As a busy mom with little misters to feed, finding the time (and energy!) to cook can sometimes be a challenge. Dinner shortcuts are my favorite ways to make sure that our evening meal makes it to the table, so anytime I can find something new (but delicious), I’m in! Enter Progresso. Not only is Progresso Stew & Chili great… View Post

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