Mixed Prints Life

On Cloud 9 :: White Clouds Diapers Review

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud Diapers. All opinions expressed are my own and I was happy to have the opportunity to try these diapers on Jack! Last Wednesday, Jack and I had the opportunity to try out some new diapers amongst other moms and adorable babies! Although we are nearing the end… View Post

Spring Cutest Kid Contest :: Just Peachy Photography

Hurray! I think we can say that Spring has finally arrived in the Chicagoland area and the grass & flowers are slowly growing in! Erika of Just Peachy Photography is hosting her Spring Cutest Kid Contest once again this year! Just Peachy Photography, a Chicago Northwest Suburb photographer, captures all the greatest images of parenting & childhood so that you don’t… View Post

The Flood of Motherhood

Ever have one of those days? VIA Where it feels like the water keeps rising and you don’t have any life raft to save you? VIA They won’t eat breakfast. They’re fighting. They don’t like the clothes you picked out. Screaming, screeching, yelling, protesting. And the water just.keeps.rising. This past week in Chicago, we experienced a significant round of storms… View Post

#prayforboston

By now, you’ve heard this story. The one about that precious cherub who watched as his dad finished a race that he had long been training for. And all I could think of was him: It’s not the Champion, arms-raised version that I posted about last year. It’s the half-blurry one of him looking for us on the sidewalk. It’s… View Post

Spring is Springing

I don’t know about you, but in our neck of the woods, I have been so ready to greet the warmer temperatures. Imagine my surprise this past weekend when the sun was shining and we hit a temperature that starts with a six for a change. A BBQ, two trips to the park, flower love, and ice cream capped off a… View Post

This is Our Time :: Movie Review

This is Our Time tells the interwoven stories of Luke (T.J. Dalrymple) and Alé (Erin Bethea), who marry right after school and move to India to serve as missionaries for Embrace A Village, a ministry that cares for those afflicted with leprosy and their families; aspiring financier Catherine (Kate Cobb), who joins a prestigious financial institution determined to make an impact… View Post

Words Hurt: Put an End to Bullying

Thanks to TakePart for sponsoring today’s discussion.  With Charlie just finishing his first year of preschool and as the discussion begins to turn towards school, I must admit that my fears as a parent regarding bullying are definitely becoming more prominent in my mind. When I hear stories in the news and from friends about kids being bullied, about their… View Post

Chicago Children’s Theatre & red moon present :: The Elephant & The Whale

ChilL Mama is hosting a giveaway for tickets – see link below! We received a pair of tickets in exchange for our post. All opinions are our own. & present ____________________________________________________________________________ This past weekend, Charlie and I had the opportunity to travel into the city to view, The Elephant & The Whale , at the new Chicago Children’s Theatre home, the Ruth… View Post

LEGO Legends of Chima video contest by LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago

Calling all movies makers: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago is launching its first-ever LEGO Legends of Chima video contest for children ages six to 12. Applicants are invited to create a short LEGO-themed video (one to three minutes long) that tells a story or showcases their LEGO bricks in a fun and unique way! Entries will be accepted beginning April 10 through the… View Post

Prêt a Paquet heads to Target!

If you’re anything like me, I am completely resistant to bringing my lunch anywhere I go. It’s a hassle to find a place to fit all the plastic baggies. I hate when things cannot be kept cold and I’m less likely to pack something healthy. This usually means that I’m either grabbing something unhealthy or spending money needlessly. When Prêt a… View Post

Healthy Grilled Cheese courtesy of Sarah || Linley House

Hello Gang! Sarah here from The LINLEY HOUSE blog! I’m super-excited that Samantha so graciously let me crash the party today and come hang out with you all! Some of you may know me, but for those who don’t…I’m an Orlando, Florida transplant now living in Northeast Ohio in the middle of Amish Country! I’m a graphic designer by trade… View Post

Sid the Science Kid Movie {& Giveaway!}

This giveaway has closed. The winner via random.org is Kristin B! We LOVE PBS Kids around here. Remember my post about Super Why? Another favorite around our house is Sid the Science Kid. Typically on television only, this little “scientist” made his first movie! In Sid the Science Kid Movie, Sid and his classmate Gabriela enter a contest and win the… View Post

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