Mixed Prints Life

PrintKEG {Giveaway}

I received credit in exchange for posting. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. Giveaway Ended! Our winners were Amy P-K, Shannon, and Stina. Congratulations! As a blogger, mom, and freelancer, I am always looking for places to print things – from invitations to business cards to flyers! The list is endless. In fact, with the boys celebrating birthdays… View Post

Hello, Weight Watchers!

In collaboration with Weight Watchers, I will be participating in a three-month stretch of their program. All opinions expressed are my own and results may vary. Participants on Weight Watchers can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Last month, we made the big plunge and Santa brought us a treadmill. A month into my new lease on life, I… View Post

Step Up! {Treadmill Tuesdays – Week 6}

Holy guacamole! I can hardly believe I have finished SIX weeks of this madness! Half-way through month two! Ever since jumping on that treadmill on December 9th, I haven’t looked back. I’ve also finished week three of an official running training plan – no real goal at this point, just happy for the steady schedule. Successes: Finished another round of… View Post

“Touchdown!” with Mix ‘n Match Sirloin Sliders {#MyMarianos}

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 Mariano’s. With the Big Game around the corner and the final competitors decided, it’s time to start thinking about Game Day food! Our family takes football and the NFL pretty seriously – starting… View Post

Disney on Ice Let’s Celebrate {Giveaway}

We are receiving complimentary passes in exchange for our review & promotion. This giveaway has now closed. The winner is number #19. Amy W! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends!  Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day… View Post

Operation Smile {CampusBookRentals}

I received compensation to share about CampusBookRentals with you! All opinions expressed are my own and I really do love Operation Smile’s mission! Operation Smile gives every child the opportunity to smile by providing life-saving surgery for facial deformities. With offices in over 35 countries, Operation Smile is moving countries towards self-sufficiency. move countries toward self-sufficiency. In-country teams do this by recruiting… View Post

Dr. Smith’s Premium Blend Diaper Rash Ointment {Review}

We received a sample and compensation in formulating this review. All opinions expressed are our own.  With two boys and plenty of diapers under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of rashes. One of the first things I hear from friends during the diaper years is how to rid those precious babes of rashes. I remember a vivid time… View Post

Guess Who’s Five?! {Charlie Bear’s Birthday}

Sometimes, the wait for something seems so much longer than the time you actually spend living out your dreams. In January 2009, Charles Aiden arrived after a long day of labor and on the coldest day of the year. We are so blessed. Dear Charlie, Phew! That went fast! Everyone talks about how quickly time passes, but I blinked and… View Post

Elevating Fashion and Comfort with Platform Heels

The special relationship between a woman and her shoes is one that continues to mystify both men and others who do not possess the same passion for stylish footwear. High-heeled shoes are a particular favorite as they create the illusion of height and length in the legs, both of which are things that contribute to the modern concept of physical… View Post

The Dream Box

How do you pack up dreams, hopes, and expectations into a shoebox? How do you capture all the plans you had for the future and place them under lock and key? Almost eight years to the day, the hopes and dreams for our future seemed bleak. So we turned to a shoebox to store the pain of a moment. A… View Post

Zumba, Planks & Other Forms of Exercise Torture {Treadmill Tuesdays :: Week 5}

Happy Five Week Birthday, Treadmill (one day early!) This past week was filled with firsts and much to be celebrated. We passed the one month mark, celebrated a journey of loss, and ventured into new territory. I tried Zumba for the first time and exercised for the first time with my personal trainer brother. During that workout, I ran, I… View Post

Jamaican Me Crazy {Bath & Body Works Giveaway}

I received no compensation for this promotion or campaign. Just one year ago, my hubby and I were sitting on the sands of Jamaica taking in the warm temperatures, sunshine and cool island breezes. Our winter was cold that year, but when Chicago experienced Chiberia and the polar vortex earlier this week, we couldn’t help but dream of going back… View Post

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