Mixed Prints Life

Grilled Corn Chowder

Summer is in full swing and we have our grill going often throughout the week. This past weekend, we had a Fourth of July redo on Sunday and whipped up some of our favorites, including corn on the cob. With this recipe in mind, I purposely bought a few more ears than needed in preparation, but this recipe is great… View Post

Robot Revolution: A Museum of Science + Industry Giveaway

It’s no secret that our family LOVES the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago! From our visit to Animal Inside Out to check out The Peanuts Gang or even just to our very first time bringing our boys there, we love MSI and all that it has to offer families. You can even participate in the Summer Brain Games and earn Museum entry by conducting your own at-home… View Post

Summer 2015 in Pictures, Part 1

The summer seems to be flying by and I can hardly believe that we are well into July! In an effort to keep track of our adventures, I plan to share some snapshots of what we’ve been up to and share a bit about our day-to-day. You can also see our shenanigans on Instagram. Jack duked it out with this… View Post

“Fashion Changed My Life” {A Guest Post}, Vol. 6 #LeggingsWearDontCare

Volume 1 || Volume 2 || Volume 3 || Volume 4 || Volume 5 Say hello to my friend + co-worker, Anca. She’s hopping in for a guest post today because she’s actually pursuing a career as a fashion designer, so she’s all about creating something unique and personalized to you. Her talent will blow you away and give you inspiration to create a look that means something… View Post

Getting Back on the Health Track #SwitchersRemorse

November || December || January|| February || March || April || May: Mother’s Day || May: Home Life || June: Coming Home || June As a member of a very cool team of influencers for Verizon Wireless, I received compensation to think of this story in my life, write about it and share how I changed the course! Last year, I started on a health journey that proved to change my life for the better – Treadmill Tuesdays…. View Post

Simple Personalized #FourthofJuly Shirts!

Happy Independence Day weekend! We LOVE the 4th of July and there’s not a better opportunity to put on the signature red, white and blue colors! It’s the perfect chance to show off your patriotism in a fun and unique way. My friend Camille posted this ADORABLE idea for personalized t-shirts that she made with her family for the weekend’s… View Post

July Fourth Flash Sale: “Fab” Fridays for #SoFabUOTR

This post is a part of a paid ambassador program with Collective Bias, Inc. All opinions are mine alone. #SoFabUOTR #CollectiveBias Chicago Ambassador || Recaps || Chicago City Life  || Keynote Speaker || Chicago Trolley || Family Getaway Happy Friday and July Fourth Eve! In honor of this fabulous weekend, let’s help you sparkle by jumping on the #SoFabUOTR train in Chicago! A FLASH SALE is in order! This day-long event… View Post

Pantry Makeover: A NOWFoods Giveaway

We received a set of NOWFoods for review and were hosted at their headquarters. All opinions expressed are our own. [GIVEAWAY CLOSED] My time in the kitchen is usually best spent cleaning and putting together an extremely simple recipe using a minimal amount of ingredients. If you ask my husband, I have yet to master the art of cooking, although… View Post

Krafting Recipes for the Fourth of July

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FireUptheGrill #CollectiveBias Every year when Fourth of July rolls around, Jim and I ponder what delicious grilled creations we can make. In the past we’ve done burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and pork and pair them with the perfect picnic foods. Whether you’re planning for a… View Post

#Ad Throw a FANTASTIC Movie Premiere Party with Tyson Any’Tizers

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TysonAndAMovie #CollectiveBias With two little misters, we are all about superheroes, heroic adventures, and the draw of special effects. Each day, we tackle life a bit like the Fantastic Four – trying to live life to the fullest extent of adventure! Whether the… View Post

Create a Summer Bucket of Joy!

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CokeHappyHour #CollectiveBias The beautiful sunshine of summer is sparkling and the days are filled with plans, park playdates, and enjoying the great outdoors. If you could capture the essence of summertime, I’m convinced it would include sandy beaches, clear water, and a fancy… View Post

“Exploding” M&M’s® Fireworks Cake

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias Happy July! One of my favorite months of the summer filled with backyard eats and delicious sweets. The month that was made for fireworks, lightning bugs, and sunshine is upon us and we have prepared in the most delicious way! We… View Post

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