This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The air was crisp today. The leaves are getting that golden yellow tinge that speaks of bonfires and scarves and cozy fires. And the schedule reflects the changing season with jam packed afternoons and weekends, full of house projects, sports, homework, school…
Every nursery room goes through that transition, from baby room to toddler bedroom and playroom. It means getting rid of the changing table, dropping the crib or getting a toddler bed, rearranging books and bookshelves, and getting some new “big girl” toys. For Penny, that meant dropping the sides of her crib, getting rid of her changing table, and adding…
JORD Unique Watches I wore a watch when I was younger, but somehow with the advent of the cell phone I just fell away from keeping a timepiece on my wrist. But I recently received a watch from JORD and this little black beauty has taken up residence on my arm. My phone is still practically an appendage, but here…
I will fully admit that our initial attempt at potty training did not go well. Our first kid was not interested in potty training in the slightest. I tried to early, tried too hard, and it ended in tears. I made a list of tips and tricks to hopefully help you avoid my headaches. But when you’ve decided that your kiddo…
My Grandmother recently passed away and now I desperately want spaghetti. I know that that is stress eating but there is a reason; I always associate spaghetti with Maw-Maw. She made it the best. I know everyone says that about his or her Grandmother but here is why my statement is true: MEAT. She put 6 pounds of various meats…
On the rare warm day we get every once in a while in February, we escaped outside for some bike riding! And pretending like it was actually spring in ALL the pink. Headwrap and bloomers from Jayden + Olivia Tee from Daydream Arcade Kids Purse from Totes Adorable Leggings and shoes from Target Check out more What My Kid Wore…
Very soon, I’m going to explain the Birds and the Bees to my eldest and I am terrified. Well, to be honest, we’ve had a few talks already. But thus far they have been more in the vein of respect girls and what to do if a girl likes you or you like a girl. He’s going to be 10…
Germ Buster? It’s the season of all the germs. Our family has already been sick for the majority of January and so I have spent the last two weeks googling and soliciting other remedies for illness busting and prevention for my family. In all that reading, I came across the many massive health benefit clai med to be true of…
The Best BBQ Joints in Chicago When your husband and friends decide to nail down the top 5 best bbq restaurants in Chicago and do a day-long tasting tour, you drop everything and hustle into the city despite the rain and gloom! Actually, it took us about 2 months to finally nail down a date and after several cancelations, we…
Dating your kid. I don’t remember this ever being a concept when I was younger. Occasionally, either my mom or my dad would take me out somewhere without my sister. We’d go shopping maybe, or to grab a bite to eat between errands or after a sports event, but rarely with the intention of just being or talking together. In…
admin