Mixed Prints Life

Recommitment {Nine Month Update}

Month 1 || Month 2 || Month 3 || Month 4 || Month 5 || Month 6 || Month 7 This update is a week early. Or a month late, if you’re counting. August disappeared off my calendar. We went to Indianapolis, Jim went to Milwaukee, we went to Tennessee, I started teaching and summer nearly ran us off the… View Post

Prepare You and Your Family for the Winter Ahead

Are you and your family ready for winter? With the deep snow and ice cold weather, you and your family may be stuck indoors for days at a time. It is better to be prepared in cold weather conditions, so that you have everything that you need. Winterize your home, car, and your family, so that you can avoid any… View Post

Join the #BalanceRewards Twitter Party on 9/10

Do you love a good Twitter Party?  You know we do and we’re excited to host a party about how you can get rewarded for tackling your wellness goals!  On WEDNESDAY, September 10th at 1:00 pm ET, please join us for the #BalanceRewards Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing the rewards you gain for making healthy choices through Walgreens Balance® Rewards healthy choices™ program, and giving… View Post

The Identical Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Sampler {Review}

We received a copy of the Identical Soundtrack Sampler for review. All reviews expressed are our own. The IDENTICAL tells the compelling story of twin brothers unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. Drexel Hemsley becomes an iconic 50’s rock ’n’ roll star, while Ryan Wade (Blake Rayne) struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Wade (Ray Liotta) and… View Post

Christmas Wish List 2014: Volume 1

Happy almost September! With the weather taking a slight turn here and there and kids headed back to school, I thought of no better time to feature the boys first volume of their Christmas list. When we visited Nashville recently, we stopped at the Disney store and stayed FOREVER. They wanted me to take pictures of some of their favorites,… View Post

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for #JenisNASH Ice Cream!

This past weekend, we headed down south to visit some friends that had recently moved to Nashville. This last of summer family vacation was simple – relax and find DELICIOUS eats! One of our very first stops was Jeni’s East Nashville. Upon further discovery, we also found out that there is a Jeni’s Southport in Chicago and now I have officially… View Post

Best Dishwasher Detergent on the Road!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I successfully stayed married for almost nine years without the assistance of a dishwasher. Some people thought we were crazy, most insisted that it was a necessary. When we added kids to the mix, we still washed dishes by hand… View Post

Fun Snacks and Throwbacks: Reminiscing about more Fashionable Days

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I recently celebrated our ten year wedding anniversary and will be sending our firstborn off to kindergarten this fall. Our baby will also be headed off to preschool and these momentous life occasions have us wistful for years past. Our… View Post

Quick and Easy Make-Up Tips for Mom

Mothers, especially ones with newborns, can find it challenging to make time for themselves. Between feeding time and changing diapers, there’s simply never enough time for you. However, this does not mean that you have to neglect being fashionable and beautiful. There are quick and easy ways you can get rid of the darkness under the eyes or prepare for… View Post

Traveling with a Pet – Everything You Need To Know

Traveling with your best furry buddy can be really fun, but you should first be aware of the risks. Pets can be like children in cars—jumping around, sticking their heads out the windows, asking you every now and then “are we there yet?” except for pets it’s more of a constant lick on the side of your face or scratching at… View Post

Goin’ Platinum with Miranda Lambert & Crystal Light

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. One of the little known secrets about my husband is that he has a thing for country music. And Miranda Lambert. So when I found out that I would have the opportunity to attend the concert, my husband jumped at the chance FOR… View Post

Mac & Cheese, Please! Chili’s® at Home

Thanks to Chili’s At Home for sponsoring today’s discussion. As the school year is about to kick off, our schedules will soon kick into overdrive! Between teaching, work and school, quick meals are our best friend, especially when they are tasty! I seem to have a weakness for Chili’s, so when I heard that had a new series of meals… View Post

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