Mixed Prints Life

Sisters from Another Mr. {and Mrs.}

I’ve talked often about the brotherly bond that my boys seem to have. How I love just how much they seem to love one another. To know, that the best gift I gave each of them (apart from life) was in the unique bond of “brotherhood” with the other. Having two older brothers, I never really experienced the close sibling… View Post

Won’t you be my neighbor?

Remember the old days when you could just hop on your bike and head over to a neighbors’ house? It seems like no one ever does that. Today, I’m thankful for my parents’ neighbors that we get to call our “neighbors” and friends. They are truly a blessing to us and our family. We had a blast enjoying the day… View Post

FREE Card :: {Thanks, Treat!}

With the holiday fast approaching, we want to leverage the cheer/spirit that the holiday season brings for people and inspire them to let that special someone know that they’re thinking of them, with a totally unique, personalized greeting card from Treat. Your holiday checklist just got shorter. Create and send a totally personalized greeting card from Treat for FREE. Whether saying thanks for… View Post

How to Throw a Pinterest Recipe Party

With our second annual Pinteresting Christmas party tomorrow, I thought it fitting to feature another type of Pinterest party from a fellow friend & pinned, Melissa! ____________________________________________ Ever pin all those yummy recipes on Pinterest but never have time to get to ALL of them!?  Here’s a solution to your problem! Host a Pinterest Recipe Party!  Each guest prepares and brings a… View Post

The Journey

Almost seven years ago, around this time of year, I was about to embark on a journey that I had no clue awaited me.  What started as a surprise pregnancy in law school turned into a struggle to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have babies. Almost three years after the fact, my blessing finally arrived in January 2009. Fourteen months… View Post

Hyundai Santa Fe :: Families Who Rock!

This post is brought to you by The New Santa Fe from Hyundai. Think your family rocks? Show us by uploading a photo of your family rocking out. Enter now for a chance to win great prizes. My families love a great beat, especially when the song Gangnam Style by Psy comes on. They know most of the moves! They… View Post

Dragons Circus Review

Recently, we had the chance to check out the new Dragons Circus in town from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey! With lights, camera, action, and a pre-show complete with rubbing shoulders with some of the circus acts, Charlie had an absolute blast! Delighted by a show that was almost 2.5 hours long with an intermission, he never got bored… View Post

Grandparents’ Day 2012

Charlie had his very first ever Grandparents’ Day last week! He practiced, practiced, practiced his songs, worked hard on little crafts for them, and created a special shirt with apple stamps for the occasion. His teachers worked very hard to create a beautiful program and the families were encouraged to explore the farm afterwards (Have I mentioned I LOVE his… View Post

Chicago Toy & Game Fair :: Giveaway

The North Pole might as well be in Chicago this upcoming weekend – the week before Thanksgiving, as over 25,000 visitors will head to Navy Pier to shop and play with thousands of toys and games on display from over 250 exhibitors. The 10th anniversary Chicago Toy & Game Fair, the largest public toy and game show in the nation,… View Post

Batman Live is headed to Rockford, Illinois!

For the first time in DC Comics history, Batman – the worlds most popular DC Super Hero – is now an all-new, live-action arena spectacular which is taking the world by storm. BATMAN LIVE is a 15 million dollar stage production with an original story featuring a 43 strong cast of actors and circus trained acrobats, a 3D Gotham City… View Post

Coffee Deliciousness

This morning, I am thankful for coffee and warm deliciousness. For the swirl of specialty creamer and flavorings from Dunkin Donuts from Starbucks. I’m even thankful when I have to warm it up several times throughout the morning.

Imagine Toys :: Review & Giveaway

Be sure to click on the title of this post to enter our giveaway for a toy of your own! With the leak of Black Friday ads, the Christmas Spirit is in the air. Children everywhere are making lists, circling favorites and deciding what they want under the Christmas tree this year. As I started to peruse the catalogs, I… View Post

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