Mixed Prints Life

Thankful for my Little Turkeys {& Teaching Toddlers Thankfulness}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Oftentimes, we careen out of Halloween and fly through the month of November to get to the coveted wintry red and green of the Christmas season. With two small children, we can get caught up in the materialism of the season, but I like… View Post

Ten Ways to Keep the Holidays Lighter #drinkTEN

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. With the holidays around the corner, the countdown to yummy foods begins. From the Thanksgiving feast to advent calendars to stockings full of sweet eats, we are bombarded by food deliciousness and there’s not much we can do about it! Given my foray into healthier living… View Post

Making a List, Checking It Twice: Top Holiday Gifts for Him from hhgregg

I received a gift card in exchange for my holiday gift guide posts. All opinions expressed are my own.  The toy catalogs have started to find their way into our mailboxes and Charlie already has his first Christmas list ready for jolly old St. Nick. This year, I decided to highlight some of my favorite gifts this holiday season to help… View Post

Small Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Lifestyle

We’ve all experienced it at one time or another: the feeling of inadequacy, the nagging though that there ought to be something more for us in life. The bad news is there is no elixir that can magically make our lives better, but there are small changes we can make to improve ourselves and enrich our lifestyle. Even the cheapest… View Post

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – The Chicago Theatre

MSG Entertainment is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for 17 performances only, with many matinees available, Thursday, November 20 through Saturday, November 29 at The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street. The classic Christmas story by Dr. Seuss springs to life on stage bringing the spirit of the holiday season to children and adults alike. The limited… View Post

Preparing for Santa Claus’ Arrival and Other Holiday Traditions

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Each year, after my birthday on October 25th, I start the unofficial two-month countdown to Christmas. I make lists, I check them twice and the store turnover to Christmas decor always puts me in a delightful mood. With two little misters, the holidays are… View Post

Fun Days Out to Enjoy with the Kids

Enjoy the company of your kids while they are still young, as you will definitely miss them when they get older. When your children hit their teenage years, they will want to spend more time with their friends, so it is best to make the most out of your time with them while they are smaller. If you want to… View Post

Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Sharing the Workload Love with Extra Gum

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Every year around this time, I started to wax poetic about all the things I am thankful for throughout the month of November. The changing leaves remind me that while we all bring something different to the world, we offer a beautiful landscape… View Post

Ever Growing Family? Signs You’re Ready To Move House

There are times when you just know that it’s time to move into a new house. You may change your mind back and forth, as moving into a new home is a hard decision to make. You may want to build a new house, or look for houses for rent in Charleston SC. Either way, you have to be firm… View Post

Where Does My Food Come From?

Organic foods are becoming the choice for most consumers, especially for health-conscious individuals. Although they are a bit more expensive, they are also healthier, as they are wholesome and are not tainted with chemicals from pesticides. When you purchase grass-fed organic beef, or organic dairy products, do you ever ask yourself where they come from? Organic farming Organic farming means… View Post

Sprint is Growing! Jump on Board! #MC #SprintMom #VirginMobileMom

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Sprint. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.  With a busy schedule that means we are on the go daily, having a reliable phone with good service is important. I also love having something on hand… View Post

Say Sorry

Oftentimes, I spend my days juggling the challenges of working, raising boys and finding time to keep my house together. One of the larger challenges is breaking up fights between these little misters, both physical and verbal, and sometimes, that challenge exhausts me. So often I find myself saying, “Say you’re sorry!” or “Apologize to your brother” or “Be nice,… View Post

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