Mixed Prints Life

“Tummen”, Wrestling & Other Dad Tales

I don’t often share much about Daddy over here at The Peanuts Gang, but wanted to take a few moments to share a bit about this hunk since he’s been just so awesome lately. After ten years of marriage, he’s honestly more committed than ever and I can only share just how blessed I am. I could not do half… View Post

Two Hands

Birth || One || Two || Three || Four || Five There’s something significant when your child turns an age where he no longer use one hand to show his age. When it requires the full “high-five” plus one, they suddenly seem like giants. Today, my baby turns SIX and I can hardly believe where the past six years have gone…. View Post

Dinosaurs in the Dark & Other Reading Loves

With the start of the new year, I’ve opted to start encouraging more reading together and asked recently on Facebook for suggestions of book series that would be perfect for 1st and 2nd graders that the boys could grow into. I’m happy to say that the list was long and overflowing, so we picked up a few right away. Charlie… View Post

The Stories of Motherhood

Happy Sunday! A little over two years ago, I sat terrified to share a delicate part of our life, but instead, opted to take a chance and put myself out there when I auditioned for Listen to Your Mother in Chicago. You have the opportunity to share a story that is near and dear to you about motherhood – whether… View Post

Our Life & Times, Issue 1

Happy Saturday! In an attempt to be better about documenting, even the little things, I thought I’d share our Life & Times every week in pictures, thoughts and more. Occasionally, I’ll have guest family bloggers and we hope to share just a little bit about our life! We finally celebrated Jim’s birthday and Jack enjoyed the cake as well! Full birthday party… View Post

Join Bump Club & Beyond and Target for BCBasics :: Rosemont, Illinois

Happy Friday! Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is? Check out this awesome upcoming event at the Target in Rosemont on January 14, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. hosted by Lindsay Pinchuk of Bump Club & Beyond! You could win a $3,000 registry from Target or one of the amazing raffle prizes! Hope you can… View Post

Throwback Thursday #TBTPeanuts2015

This year, I want to be more intentional about reflecting. So each Thursday, I’ll be jumping on the Throwback Thursday train and posting some of my favorite pictures of years’ past. Will you join me? #TBTPeanuts2015 This boy. His hair. This face.

Mommy Break with Yoplait Yogurt

Thanks to Yoplait Light for sponsoring today’s discussion. Happy hump day! With a new year, I’m working on continuing to seek after health and wellness of for our crew. For one of my resolutions, I decided to start working out using the Insanity Max: 30 Program with Shaun T at the helm. Each day, the boys and I look on the… View Post

RSVP for the #GameTimeGrub Twitter Party

Are you a fan of a good Twitter Party?  You know we do and we’re excited to host a party about ways to create the best Game Day Party with Alexia food products!  On Thursday, January 15th at 1pm ET, please join us for the #GameTimeGrub Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing delicious game day recipes and ways to make your at home… View Post

Could I BE Watching Friends on #Netflix Even More? #StreamTeam

I was recently 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! New Year’s Day was a big occasion over on Netflix as the entire series of Friends went live. Now… View Post

Renewal: #TreadmillTuesdays Remix

Remember this? That time I felt truly alive and subsequently trained for and ran a half-marathon? And then I basically fell off the planet and died. Or rather just went half-way across the planet to Africa and lived out a lifelong dream? Somewhere along the way, I lost the time and energy and motivation. I lost that oomph. So with… View Post

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