Alicia Marie 
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Quaker but all thoughts are my own.) When I was growing up my dad offered me a lot of advice. One of the most common things he’d repeatedly tell me was how important it is to eat a good breakfast. He told me how he’d read … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.) Finish this sentence….”my child is most likely to…..” What comes to mind first? For Jacob I’d say, “find something he is passionate about and get a Doctorate in it” and for Lucas I’d say, “be a fashion designer and develop a line of pink … Read more
(Disclosure: Kohl’s gave me gift cards to shop for my conference wardrobe but all thoughts are my own.) I tend to wear a lot of neutral colors. Black, grey, white, and brown items fill my closet because I have always been drawn to how easy they are to match with other items. Lately I’ve tried … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to check out the World Vision Experience tour bus when it stopped at my Church. It was just a short 15-30 minute experience but I really wanted to go on the bus as a family. We sponsor a little girl named Rita through Compassion International (another Christian ministry) and she … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pass in exchange for promoting LEGOLAND. Will share my review after my visit.) Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago and it’s like you’ve just jumped into the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks! With over 3 million LEGO bricks, rides and a 4D movie theatre all under one roof, what … Read more
(Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for CaringBridge. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All thoughts are my own.) Have you or a loved one ever experienced a life-changing illness or event? For more than 15 years, the nonprofit CaringBridge has served as a … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of tickets to the Volo Auto Museum for posting about it.) Volo Auto Museum is not just for car lovers or men, its fun for the whole family! 36 acres, mostly all indoors and includes fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts, a life like military combat zone, … Read more
(Disclosure: As an Outback “Best Mate” I receive gift cards for posting content provided by Outback Steakhouse. Thoughts are my own.) Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a cold, refreshing milkshake. Outback Steakhouse is offering a FREE OREO® Mini Milkshake® coupon that guests can find online at www.outbackoffer.com now through July 31st. The coupon is redeemable at … Read more