Alicia Marie 
Whenever I walk into Target I am drawn to the dollar spot. There are always cute things for the kids (and for me too). This week when I went to Target I discovered they had a number of Spring items out along with some things for the home. I found a cute chalkboard for $3 … Read more
Over the years I have posted a number of St. Patrick’s Day crafts, activities, recipes, gifts, decor and more to celebrate the holiday. Some have been my own ideas and some were found during my hours of searching the web. I wanted to share them all in one place and I will continue to update … Read more
Have a child who loves sports? I’ve rounded up all of the FREE kid’s clubs for Chicago teams. Most of these teams also have kid’s clubs with membership fees that offer more options. Know of another free one? Leave it in the comments below! Chicago Bears: http://www.chicagobears.com/kid-zone/kids-club.html Membership card Welcome letter and Staley autograph card Periodic … Read more
What if your son comes home from school wanting to invite a new friend with autism over for a play date? Perhaps there is a new little girl with Asperger’s in your daughter’s class who could use a friend? For parents of non-autistic children, the idea of having a child on the autism spectrum over for a play … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. There is still snow on the ground but I’m already starting to plan for Spring and Summer. I just signed Jake up for baseball and soccer and tomorrow I go to register both boys for summer camp. Since moving recently, I have been looking … Read more
A few years ago I shared a post of 10 delicious Valentine’s Day treats and it’s one of my most read posts ever. I thought it was time to share another post with ten more of my favorites since the last one was so popular. Enjoy! Valentine’s Day Cookies from Family Fresh Meals Valentine’s Day … Read more
Between school, sports, and other extracurricular activities, it can be hard for parents to find quality time to spend with their kids. One of Sinisa’s favorite ways to bond with the boys is by inviting them to help out in the kitchen. It can be a fun and educational experience. Having grown up in the … Read more
One of my favorite things to do when I head to the city is visit the many fabulous museums we have. Every month some of the museums have free days but this month, two of the best are free for the whole month of February. It’s the perfect thing to do on a cold day … Read more