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“Eye” Spy Cereal Minions!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #The7thMinion #CollectiveBias One of my favorite memories as a child is selecting the perfect breakfast cereal to enjoy before heading off to school. Even better than the cereal itself was the promise of a secret surprise inside – never being truly sure of… View Post

You Can Make a Difference: #HungerFreeSummer

I’m partnering with ConAgra Foods and Kid President to share with you about #HungerFreeSummer. All opinions expressed are my own. With Charlie entering first grade in the fall, his time away from me will grow. He will join other kids as they venture into our schools and spend their lunch hour with friends and hopefully finding something to sustain their… View Post

Rose-Colored, Heart-Shaped Glasses, Vol. 5 #LeggingsWearDontCare

Volume 1 || Volume 2 || Volume 3 || Volume 4 Happy Monday all! You know what that means – it’s LEGGINGS DAY! I missed you last week, but was so happy that my friend, Erin, was able to share her own take on #LeggingsWearDontCare. This challenge has evolved into finding a style that works for me, you finding a style that works for YOU… View Post

Go Ahead Girl, Treat Yourself

You know the pre-departure safety briefing the flight attendants recite before takeoff? It goes something like, “And if you’re travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask first, and then assist the other person.” Taking care of yourself in order to better care for others is a solid plan, whether it’s on a plane or in… View Post

Chicago as a Family Weekend Getaway: “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 After talking with Samantha of Nifty Mom, I decided to put together a post of fun ideas to investigate if you are coming to SoFabU on the Road Chicago in just a few weeks! Museum… View Post

Rainbow Bins for Your Car Inspired by Disney Pixar’s Inside Out

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InsideOutEmotions #CollectiveBias Two months ago, Charlie and Jack spotted Fear from Disney Pixar’s Inside Out on an advertisement outside. Every single time we passed it, they would remind me that the movie was coming out and exactly what day it would arrive in theaters…. View Post

Summer Brain Games || Museum of Science and Industry {FREE Entry}

If you’ve been following our blog then you know we LOVE 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. This is our second year participating in the Summer Brain Games and given… View Post

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch #Netflix #StreamTeam

I was asked to be part of the Netflix #StreamTeam and share posts each month based on my experience. We are longtime Netflix users and cannot wait to share our experiences with you! All opinions are of course are own! Over the past few months, I’ve shared the wide variety of what you can find on Netflix. From the downright… View Post

Star Wars: May The Force Be With Your Breakfast

It’s no secret that our family loves all things light sabers! Star Wars is a nostalgic piece of our own childhood and now one that seems to be coming back in droves for our kids. So when we had the opportunity to check out the newest Star Wars cereal, we were totally on board. Pitting boxes of Yoda + Darth… View Post

RSVP for the #SoFabUOTR Twitter Party

Do you love a good Twitter Party?  You know we do and we’re excited to host a party about putting your best blogging foot forward this year!  On Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 pm ET, please join us for the #SoFabUOTR Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing easy ways to boost your blogger know how, and giving you a chance… View Post

The Art of a Chicago Hot Dog

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatAGrillWants #CollectiveBias As a lifelong Chicagoland gal, summertime means the opportunity to grill up one of our favorite Chicago specialities – a Chicago hot dog (or in Chicago pronounced “Haht Dahg”). The art of creating a Chicago Dog requires a few important ingredients –… View Post

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