Quick disclosure. This post was intended to be live before we left for Disney World, but the way my life is setup, it didn’t happen. I still wanted to share because if you’re anything like me, when the word vacation comes up you start thinking about what to wear. I knew I didn’t want to do the whole family t-shirt thing (but I did think about it), I went…
Happy 5th Birthday Peyton + Rainbow Party
July 7, 2015Today my baby doll turns 5! It seems like she was just a little itty bitty baby. Now she’s a big girl. I’m already preparing myself as she gets ready for kindergarten and riding the bus in a few weeks. We celebrated Peyton’s 5th birthday with a Rainbow themed party at a indoor trampoline park. No, the rainbow them was not planned because of the recent LGBT announcement.…
Summer Trip to Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General
June 3, 2015We kicked off summer break on a high note by visiting the Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General. Last week my girl Mimi from Lipgloss and Binky and I took our girls on a day trip to Cleveland, GA (2hrs from Atlanta) to visit the Babyland General. As an ex-Cabbage Patch Kids obsessed child, I got a little choked up when we pulled up to the grand location. People travel from…
Back to School Suitcase
August 7, 2014Now is the perfect time to stock up on school supplies for both school and home because there are so many deals. I try to keep a few boxes of crayons on deck for when Peyton’s stash is depleted because of Mister and I stepping on them all the time. Crayons, papers and coloring books are everywhere in our house. Peyton has a desk but her drawing and…
Write Chicago Teen Workshop by Urban Shake
December 29, 2013Next Sunday, January 5th, Urban Shake will host Write Chicago, a “sicker than your average” writing workshop for teens in my hometown of Chicago! I would have loved to attend a fun writing event like this when I was a teen. I’m my thirties and still trying to learn how to write. Write Chicago is a FREE event! Perfect place for teens to explore creative writing for self-expression…