Mixed Prints Life

Day 4 :: Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for good friends who lift me up, encourage me and help me to laugh all day long. They are such an important part of my life and I couldn’t imagine my life without them. Love you all!

“It’s Just a Little Gossip…”

If you’re looking for a little something to pair with your handmade Christmas gifts, check out It’s Just a Little Gossip…: Letters of a Broken Friendship. This book is the PERFECT holiday gift for your Mom, Sister, Friend, Neighbor, Teacher, Co-worker and so much more…. Can two women torn apart by gossip choose restoration over resentment? Peace over pride? Eavesdrop… View Post

Giving Thanks for Day 3

Today, I am thankful for a mom {and momma} who will come over after a long day of work and help clean our home to get ready for the weekend. Thankful for her constant devotion and love for us. Love you, mom!

Honey Baked Ham :: Review & Coupon

Last week, I had the opportunity to check out Honey Baked Ham in Naperville. I remember the wonderful smells wafting from the Bourbonnais location when I was in college, but I never had the chance to try something from them. After grabbing a bite of ham, I can’t believe I waited so long to try it out! Honey Baked Ham stores… View Post

Homemade Christmas Wish List

Of course it’s only November, but one of my favorite things to do this month is to begin to gather a list of people to buy for this holiday season. I LOVE the idea of utilizing smaller homemade businesses to give a truly unique gift this Christmas. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites here for you to peruse from…. View Post

Day 2 :: Giving Thanks Challenge

Today, I’m thankful for heat to warm our home. As the winter months roll in, it’s nice to feel the warmth of a heater when we need it. We are so abundantly blessed to have this convenience in life. What are you thankful for today?

Giving Thanks Challenge 2012

Welcome to the month of November! For our family, that means the month AFTER all the candy & family birthdays. For most people, it means the month BEFORE the season of giving and receiving! Before we start making wish lists, Christmas requests, and open wrapped parcels, I thought I’d take a moment to count our blessings as a family! Up… View Post

Easy {and Quick} Halloween Treats

I helped out with Charlie’s first ever party at his preschool this year. The ideas from moms were pretty creative and I thought I’d share a few ideas to “fancy” up your own Halloween gathering.  These are quick and easy ways to make a party festive and provide snacks for your guests. Frankenstein Krispy What you need: 6 c. Rice Krispies,… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 31 – Round-Up

I can’t believe it! We’re DONE! Thank you so much for playing with us this month. We had a blast! If you haven’t seen all the fantastic fun we had this month, check out the links below! Day 1 : Cloudette  Day 2: Now It’s Fall Day 3: Blackout Day 4: Applesauce Season Day 5: If You Give a Moose a Muffin Day 6: It Could… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 30 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar

READ.   Such a classic story book!  Just like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an Eric Carle staple I’ll bet most of us have in our bookshelves (if not memorized) and read often.  I know it’s been a favorite for my girls. The story is told of a caterpillar that hatches from… View Post

Pumpkin Patch 2012

We heart Fall. We heart Pumpkins. We heart Pumpkin Patches. We headed out to Charlie’s school for some fun in the sun, a hayride and some big orange fruit.Here are some pictures of our fun – in no real particular order. Brother Hugs Cousin Jase (STOP, those CURLS!) Shining Sun on my Sons. Family Shot S’MORES! COUSINS! HUUUUUUUUUUGE punkin. Found… View Post

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