Alicia Marie 
Thanks to Crayola for sponsoring this post and giveaway. It’s football season which means lots of fun family get-togethers. I love watching football but if you have kids who aren’t huge fans, I have a great idea to keep them busy! Make a fun craft bucket and give them the chance to let their imaginations … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a gift card from Gurnee Mills but all thoughts are my own.) A couple weekends ago the boys and I headed to Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall to do some shopping. What I love about Gurnee Mills is the great selection of stores with many of them having deep discounts on items. Being … Read more
(Disclosure: My tailgating party was sponsored by McDonald’s, an official sponsor of the NFL.) I am so happy that football is back! There is little I enjoy more than spending time with family while watching the Bears (and now my oldest son!) play. It’s a Fall ritual! Last weekend both my son and my nephew … Read more
(Disclosure: I’m being compensated to co-host this Twitter party but thoughts are my own.) I’m excited to be co-hosting the #Manwich #NoPhoneZone Twitter party promoting phone-free family time around the dinner table. The party is this Thursday, September 19th, at 7pm CST and is hosted by Johanna of Momma Cuisine, along with co-hosts Lisa, Tara, … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own.) Some mornings I get so much accomplished, while others I’m just lucky to get the kids ready for the school bus in time. Ever have those days? Of course you all do! This week, join me in celebrating the small wins and tweet … Read more
Lucas announced last week that he wanted a computer so he could be a blogger. He’s five years old. While I laughed at his request originally, this subject of blogging has been brought up a handful of times since he first told me. Our Christmas budget doesn’t include buying a new computer, nor do I … Read more
(Thanks to VSP Vision Care for sponsoring today’s conversation.) The kids are all back in school! Whew! We made it mommas! We got the new school clothes, loaded the backpacks with school supplies, visited the Doctor for the physical, took those first day of school pictures…everything is done right? If you are like me you … Read more
The new school year always brings as much promise for me as the New Year does. It’s a time to start new traditions and new routines. While that means new classes and activities for the boys, it means a new beauty regimen for me this year. Thanks to Johnson & Johnson for sponsoring this post … Read more