Alicia Marie 
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas….well at my house at least! I just got some new air fresheners from Renuzit to try. The company sent me the Fresh Accents in Winter Berry and Festive Snow. I put the Winter Berry one in my office and the Festive Snow one in the bathroom. They … Read more
A great way to save money on gifts is to make them. I wanted to share a few tutorials for some wonderful handmade gift ideas for women that I found around the web this week {click on the pictures to be taken to the posts}: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Earlier this week my friend, Paula, and I attended an event with the Chicago Blogger Network. While I had fun, I felt out of place because almost everyone there was young, fashionable, and well, basically me before I had two kids. (Though I don’t think I was ever as fashion forward as these fashion bloggers … Read more
Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages! Playing Allstate Arena November 3-13 and United Center November 16-27. Get your tickets today … Read more
I didn’t get many pictures this year that weren’t blurry but here are some of my favorites from Jacob’s school “Harvest” parade and Trick or Treating: *** *** *** *** ***
Today is National Family Literacy Day! Since 1994, National Family Literacy Day has helped communities celebrate the wonders of literacy and reminded people of the importance of literacy. The entire month is special as well – many families, programs and communities now join us in celebrating family literacy throughout the entire month. That’s right, November … Read more
My goal for this week’s menu was to use what we already had in our pantry and freezer to make the meals so we have to buy as little as possible. The only meat we have to use is chicken, ground turkey, and hamburger patties. {Click on pictures to be taken to the post they … Read more
This is one of the best giveaways I have seen since I’ve been a blogger and I am SO happy to be a part of it! I have joined with other bloggers and small businesses to offer one reader $1,000 DOLLARS (via Paypal) to spend on anything they would like- a vacation, Christmas gifts, or … Read more