Isn't there just something about a warm and cozy blanket that makes you feel loved when you wrap yourself up in it! We are a blanket loving house and have them in baskets everywhere…the family room, the 3 season room, and piles in the bedrooms of each child. To me, the best kind of blankets are the ones made by hand…whether … Continue Reading...
The Peanuts Movie Carved Snoopy Pumpkin!
Over the past few weeks we have been hitting up pumpkin patches like they are going out of style. It's one of our favorite things to do in October. We have quite a few good ones not too far from where we live and like to visit as many as we can before the weather gets really cold and windy…and you know that happens quickly … Continue Reading...
Gift Idea: Apple and Caramels Gift Boxes
Happy Fall, y'all! I know the start of Fall was technically back in September but I have been so busy and time has just gotten away from me this year, it's seriously crazy in this house these days. The other day I put together a few little gifts for our teachers, these adorable Apple and Caramels Gift Boxes. I have been … Continue Reading...
Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe
Looking for a nice easy meal that comes together quickly and warms you up as well as fills you up on chilly fall nights? One of my family's favorite casseroles is a Baked Spaghetti Casserole full except since I am always looking for ways to lighten up dishes and add in more veggies I have started substituting the pasta in … Continue Reading...
Panasonic Cordless 360° Freestyle™ Steam/Dry Iron Review
Is it weird for me to say I am super excited to share this post with you today? Because this post is about the most awesome iron I have ever met. For real. I was asked to review the Panasonic Cordless 360° Freestyle™ Steam/Dry Iron and even just looking at the picture in the email I knew it was going to rock my world. The … Continue Reading...
How to Feed a Busy Toddler
If you have a toddler in your house you know how they are always on the move. And now that school is a back in session and my oldest 3 are in gone most of the day, my youngest little guy desperately needs to fill the void of all day sibling craziness and playtime. So with the weather still nice and not snowing or freezing … Continue Reading...
White Chocolate Candy Corn Blondies Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Ooh! I always get so excited when the aisles at my favorite stores start getting switched over to the Halloween goodies. I love seeing all the new decorating ideas, the costumes, the party supplies, and of course all the … Continue Reading...
Girls Night Out at Red Robin
For the last month or so my little girlies were begging for a girls night out, so over the weekend I decided it was high time we had ourselves another night on the town! I love begin able to spend time with the two of them together, doing girly things. We always go out to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, then we … Continue Reading...
The Easiest Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts Recipe
It appears that the cooler weather is finally here to stay in Chicago. At our house that means lots of baking. It's one of the reasons I love Fall so much. Baking is one of my love languages and this time of year you will always see my oven on and warm breads, cookies, and other baked goodies on our kitchen counters ready … Continue Reading...
How to Grocery Shop with a Toddler
Now that my 3 oldest are in school full time much of my day is spent with my littlest guy. He's my little errand running buddy, my sidekick. I love having this special one on one time with him as I really get to see his personality shine through. The way he sees the world and how much he knows through the big words he can … Continue Reading...
Pitch Perfect 2: Girls Night In Gathering
You guys! Did I ever tell you how crazy excited I was when Pitch Perfect 2 came out in the theaters? I love, love, loved the first one, it was aca-awesome! And when they said they were making a second one I was aca-over the moon! I love acapella singing groups and well, singing in general (hello Glee!!), so a movie all … Continue Reading...
Easy Gluten Free Apple Crisp Recipe
One of our favorite family activities to do in the fall is to take a few hours out of our busy week and pick apples together. We are blessed with a large number of great apple orchards here in Chicago and we try to hit up at least one each weekend! Our favorites are the smaller mom and pop orchards because you get lots of … Continue Reading...
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