Mixed Prints Life

Get Up & Go! {A GoGoSqueeZ Father’s Day}

Thanks for helping us stay active, GoGoSqueeZ! With two rambunctious boys and a marathon-running husband, we are always on the go! Whether we’re heading out to baseball practice or finding time to play at the park, the boys LOVE to go places and experience adventures. Father’s Day is no exception! After a hearty breakfast, we head out for all-day excursions,… View Post

Remembering Our Heroes with Coffee-mate #CMSalutingHeroes #cbias

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. When I think of all the men and women who have fought over the years for our freedom, I am overwhelmed by their sacrifice. I think fondly of my Aunt Joan… View Post

“Backstreet’s Back, Alright!” & Hitting the Boy Band Jackpot

Shoutout to the Illinois Lottery for hosting this awesome Anything’s Possible Music Series this summer and giving me an opportunity to relive my wildest boy band dreams. All opinions and girlish screaming are my own.  It’s no secret that from the time I could walk I have had an obsession with pop music and all things boy band. My very… View Post

How to Survive Summer {Snacks & More!}

Thanks to Stonyfield for getting this conversation started! As school winds down and kids are headed back home to drive parents crazy, I’m always looking for ways to beat the heat and keep them active. You can usually find us at the park, the pool, in our backyard, or running somewhere outside, but it also means we usually need snacks… View Post

R.O.C. Race & the Summer of Being ACTIVE

I received entry into the ROC Race and signed Jim up so we could race together! This post is informative but a full review will be coming up. We can’t WAIT! Think you have what it takes not to Wipeout? Join this awesome race to test your battle of wills, your endurance, and see just how fun you are when… View Post

Transparency {Six Month Update}

One Month|| Two Month || Three Month || Four Month || Five Month A half of one year. I have been pursuing a path to better health for half a year and can hardly believe that I have now spent the better part of two seasons and entering another pursuing a better me. These past months have had their shares… View Post

We Built This City! {#CHIWomenBuild}

You may have heard the phrase that it takes a village to raise a child, but did you know it also takes a village to make Habitat for Humanity happen? Helping families build homes and create awesome lives for their families, you can be part of something special. I was able to volunteer for the first time a few months… View Post

Morning Wake-up Call

Most days, we are frantic, busy, and feeling the stress of the every day. But this recent snuggle session caused me to pause. Jack’s latest favorite is to sneak into Charlie’s room and “wake him” by climbing into his bed because he simply can’t wait any longer for big brother to wake up, ‘He’s been sweeping a wong wong time!’… View Post

Poised and Ready

Thanks to Poise for sponsoring today’s discussion. Do you have a good friend SAM? You know the one, reliable, consistent and helps you keep your confidence levels up? SAM is one of the best to me. As a mom of two misters that I carried through heavy nine-month pregnancies, Kegels haven’t gotten me everywhere. From countless women, I hear that… View Post

Playing with your Food! {#artizonefunwithfood}

We received a box of healthy snacks to enjoy as a family in exchange for our review. All opinions expressed are our own.  With our recent foray into healthy eating and life fitness, our family on the go is always looking for quick ways to make healthy eating decisions. Whether my hubby is packing a lunch for work or we… View Post

Updating, Upgrading & Renovating by hhgregg & Maytag {giveaway}

I received a gift card in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own! With a new house within the last year, we’re always looking for ways to update to add value as well as style! While the typical paint and decor can go a long way, finding high-quality appliances are high on the list of priorities for… View Post

Hello, Again to The Gardner School with #ChicagonistaLIVE

We received compensation in exchange for our review and work with The Gardner School. All thoughts, opinions, and big smiles expressed are our own. You may recall that a few weeks ago, the boys and I had the opportunity to visit The Gardner School in Naperville to check out what they have to offer kids and families in the way… View Post

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