Mixed Prints Life

School Lunchbox Ideas {+ bonus lunch notes & jokes!}

I’m a Stonyfield Ambassador and we LOVE collaborating with them. All opinions expressed are our own! It’s no secret that lunchbox packing can sometimes be the most tedious chore. Charlie started first grade this year, so I was excited to do it, but having to do it each day on our daily list of to-dos can definitely take up some needed… View Post

MARVEL-ous Inspired Pumpkins {+ MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron on Blu-Ray/DVD}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AvengersUnite #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that our family is pretty SUPER and in fact, downright MARVEL-ous. We aim to live out a superhero life and are often inspired by everyone’s favorite crew, The Avengers. So when MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron was set… View Post

From the Manger: A Journey to Fully Experience Christmas

I received an advance copy of the book to review for the blog. All opinions expressed are my own. I loved it and I love Christine. I’m sure you will also. Each time, the Christmas season rolls around and life seems to get busy, cluttered, and filled with wrapping paper, bows, and all things red & green. I oftentimes don’t… View Post

The Story of a CatiCorn

When your son decides that he wants nothing more than to be a CatiCorn for Halloween, you scratch your head for a minute and then figure out a way to make that work. After he saw one on a cup, he simply HAD to be that and I thought long and hard about how to make that happen – I… View Post

Twice-Dipped Potato Skins

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackYourSnack #CollectiveBias Hosting family and friends over (especially in our new house) is definitely on my list of favorite things to do. From the table settings to planning the menu, putting together a night in gives me all the warm and fuzzies. Time isn’t… View Post

Old Meets New Birthday Gift

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation#CollectiveBias This November, my nephew turns one. He might just be the cutest thing you’ve ever seen and with a smile so big, you can’t help but light up when you see him in a room. The boys adore him and I have loved… View Post

Oh My Yum! Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AlmondMilkUpgrade #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that my husband hates milk. After having issues with the lactose when he was a child, he has since spent most of his time avoiding it like the plague and in turn missing out on some major nutritional benefits. Enter Orgain… View Post

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL at Rosemont Theatre – December 18th & 19th #ShineBright

One of my all-time favorite Christmas flicks, that I now share with the boys, is coming to a stage near you this Christmas! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be coming to life in an event that you won’t want to miss!  In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” made its network television debut delighting audiences across… View Post

Playing Catch-Up & Leggings All Over, Vol. 16 #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 Two weeks and a day since my last leggings post and I know you missed me! I’m slowly playing catch-up and when sifting through pictures, MAN, did I see a ton of leggings! Without further ado… To class Leggings: Lularoe || Shoes: Payless… View Post

Traveling Banana Split Snack Cups {+ Bonus Decorative Ideas!}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackandGo #CollectiveBias Two little misters off to school means we are well into the swing of things. From school drop-offs to life on-the-go, we spend quite a bit of time enjoying life in fast forward mode. And with Charlie in first grade, classroom parties and… View Post

Run! Jump! Fly! — New Exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum

Opening on September 29th, “Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action” at Kohl Children’s Museum features four adventure scenes, an action star training center and a toddler area. Each adventure scene provides an imaginative setting in which kids can try out a high-appeal physical activity and highlight a specific physical challenge that hones balance, strength, coordination or cardiovascular endurance. Surfing and… View Post

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