I can’t believe Valentine’s day is next Friday! Mister and I typically just go out an have dinner for V-day but this year I think we will be celebrating at the crib with Peyton. Since we won’t be going out, it’s OK for Mister to buy me something nice. I was planning on sharing my Valentine’s wish list but I figured I would make this a family affair.…
I hope you guys had a great weekend. Peyton and I are taking a break today. We’ve been traveling this weekend to support my good friend that lost her 14 month old son. I’m so heartbroken for her, her husband and their 5 year old son. I wish I could take just a little of the pain away. I didn’t want to say anything on the blog because…
Healthy Living with Simply Balanced
January 16, 2014Listening to the news and watching the Doctor shows, you don’t know what is safe to eat any more. I want to make sure Peyton is on the right track to healthy living but who can keep up. I also need for the foods that we eat to be simple to prepare. Target has just made eating healthier very simple! Target recently introduced Simply Balanced, a wellness grocery…
Tips for Snacking on the Go with Mott’s
January 13, 2014You never think about how important it is to have snacks readily available until you have a child. Leaving the house with out snack is the main ingredient for a disastrous outing. Ever been at the mall a little longer than expected right before lunch or dinner? Or, attend a birthday party where they only serve cake? When this happens you end up feeding your child fast food…
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…