Mixed Prints Life

“Peeees!”

Having a two year old, strong-willed child definitely brings its share of challenges. The task we are working on at the moment is manners. He is great at saying “Denk Coo” and occasionally runs into the kitchen screaming, “More Peeeeeeeesssss!” but when he forgets to add the please, what results is an extensive battle of wills to get him to… View Post

Motherhood’s Invisible Scars

The post I am about to make probably won’t make me popular. In fact, I’m sure I’ll have my fair share of dissension that comes out of it. But the truth is – I’m tired.  I’m tired of having to repeat myself to the same types of groups of women that seem dead set to have their war of facts… View Post

Vacation Wardrobe

Remember when I talked about being Fashion Challenged?  I issued myself a challenge to put thought and care into my clothing choices at least five times a week and document that via Instagram.  Just days after I posted that, we headed on vacation and I knew I could still do posts while I was gone, but that my wardrobe would be… View Post

Freeze Frame.

There are moments in life where I wish I could push the pause button and freeze frame the life we lead. From wrestling matches to snuggles, there are days that I wouldn’t have any other way. I thought I’d take a few moments of Charlie’s recently that I’d love to just {{pause}}:: when he gives me flowers. Just because. Few… View Post

Babbabox Cure for the Indoor Blues!

 Living in a colder climate means that by the time November rolls around, we are bundling up and staying indoors! Once the excitement of Thanksgiving and Christmas are over, we have some January birthdays, but then it’s hum drum ho-hum around here. I’m constantly trying to find different ways to entertain the boys (especially if there is no fun snow… View Post

Superheroes Collide

A few weeks back, you may recall that we headed to a local batcave for a birthday party. For Charlie’s birthday, he received an ADORABLE Batman hoodie from Sera Cupcakes & Rhyno. Once he slipped into it, a special visitor stopped by… And his look says it all. Fright, terror, excitement, and shock all rolled into one. The heroes were… View Post

Starbucks Coffee & The Bakery at Walmart :: Delicious Pairings Re”TREAT”

When I wake up in the morning, one of the first thoughts I have, after figuring out what clothes the boys will wear that day, is what kind of coffee will make it’s way into my cup. I recently had the opportunity to try out the Starbucks Blonde Blend of ground coffee. What better way to experience the delicious pairings of coffee… View Post

Friendships.

After coming back from some time away, it truly hit me that a friend will be moving to another state. I know I will miss her dearly, but that our connection will remain. My heart hurts.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Review

You may have remember I posted about Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! coming to the Akoo Theater this past weekend? Well, my friend, Alicia, took her boys and they had a blast! Here are her thoughts via interview format :: What did you go see andwho did you bring with you? My husband and I took my boys (5 year old &… View Post

Weekly Post Round-Up

This week in the Blogsphere you can find me talking about my “Off” days at The Momsay and building Pinteresting Igloos with Chicago Parent.

Fashion Challenge{d}

After hitting a recent birthday milestone, I’ve come to the realization that I lack any ounce of personal style. Most days, I throw on jeans, a junky shirt, slip on the quickest shoes I can, pull up a messy bun, and head out the door. Figuring that I can only go up from there, I decided to issue myself a… View Post

A Superheroes Birthday!

A few weekends ago, we headed to my friend, Christine’s house, for a Superhero Birthday for her son, Elijah! Our older boys are just nine days apart and so she understands the difficulties in trying to put together a birthday party after Christmas! You may recall that we went to another Superheroes birthday party last year which was a blast… View Post

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