We have been traveling for most of August and September and wouldn’t you know it, Joey started crawling while we were away. The second he started crawling, he started putting EVERYTHING in his mouth. This child is ready for more solid foods. With his allergies, I have to watch what I give him. I can’t […]
Enjoy a Girls’ Night Out with Bridget Jones’s Baby
September 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a hilarious girls’ night out? Look no further than Bridget Jones’s Baby. I got to see it before opening weekend and I had a great girl’s night out. I went with my friend and we were running late but made it JUST at the beginning of the movie. It was so nice to have some […]
The Benefits of a Bone Broth Cleanse
September 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If your digestive system has been feeling a bit sluggish lately or you’re looking for a way to jump-start weight loss, going on a cleanse can be extremely beneficial. While there are several ways to cleanse your body, like a green juice cleanse, a bone broth cleanse is often the easiest to stick to and […]
Traveling with a Baby
August 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This post is brought to you by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Just last night we returned from a whirlwind car trip with 5 children. We were pretty much gone for 17 days! I’m going to give you a few tips for traveling with a baby. Tip #1: Have naps and/or […]
Spend some family time with Unilever Ice Cream from Target
August 8, 2016 By 1 Comment
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions are my own. We are a family that never stops. We have so many activities that it isn’t funny and add in the fact that Daddy has been traveling a lot and we really don’t get family time anymore. In that rare moment that we have […]
Salted Caramel Coconut Bars
August 7, 2016 By 1 Comment
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but my all time favorite dessert item is caramel. It doesn’t even have to be in dessert. Put it in coffee, on my apples, on a spoon…. This is a recipe for Salted Caramel Coconut Bars and it is a nice bar that can be served as dessert or with […]
Back to School with Essential Oils How to use your Premium Starter Kit
July 25, 2016 By 1 Comment
Whether you send your kids to public school or you home school like I do, back to school is on your mind. It may have been on your mind since the final school bell rang in May! Today I’m going to share with you how to use your Premium Starter Kit from Young Living Essential Oils […]
Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe
July 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I know there are a lot of people out there that eat oatmeal every day. You don’t want your oatmeal to get boring so I wanted to give you a way to spruce up your morning breakfast and make it delicious with Banana Bread Oatmeal. My summer mornings seem to be busier in the summer […]
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
July 8, 2016 By
It’s summer and it’s finally gotten hot around here in Chicago. I want to stay inside where it’s nice and cool and just eat ice cream all day long. I won’t, obviously, but I want to! This summer has been super busy for our family. Our nights are finally winding down a little since the […]
Let your toddler snack with Gerber Lil’ Beanies
July 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Quinn is a snacker. That girl will just graze on food all day long, but when it comes to time to eat a meal, she won’t touch it unless it’s unprocessed chicken or pork, a salad, or pizza. I love that my 2.5 year old asks for salads, but we don’t have them as often […]
Make It a Meal With Lipton Iced Tea Meijer Gift Card Giveaway
July 6, 2016 By 4 Comments
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions are my own. Coming out of a long winter in Chicago, one of the things I most look forward to is grilling and spending time with family with a yummy grilled dinner. The first thing I think about when planning a party is, what will be […]
Let Your Baby Move Easy with Huggies Little Movers
July 3, 2016 By
I can’t believe it’s been almost 7 months since Joey was born. Do you know what that means? It means that he is getting ready to be on the move! He’s not quite crawling yet, but he is super active. He loves for me to hold him so he’s standing up and he bounces up […]
Eat at Meatheads $25 Gift Card Giveaway
June 24, 2016 By 8 Comments
Note: I received lunch and some gift cards in exchange for my review but all opinions are my own. I got the chance to take my kids out to lunch at Meatheads recently and really enjoyed my experience. I got to learn about all the initiatives that Meatheads does in the community to raise up […]
Gluten Free Cheesy Pasta with Chicken Sausage
June 21, 2016 By 2 Comments
My diet is going through a mandatory change right now due to my baby having horrible eczema. One of the things I first tackled was going gluten free. Unfortunately, the next hurdle will be going dairy free. That is going to be very, very hard for me, because one of my favorite foods is cheese! […]
Vegan Desserts You Have To Try
June 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
People assume vegan desserts are tasteless since they don’t have the dairy products that are in most desserts. However, vegan desserts are just as delicious, if not more delicious, than traditional desserts. Here are some amazing vegan desserts that you need to try. Peanut Butter Fudge Fudge is a dessert that anyone can enjoy. It’s […]
