It’s Football Season!
Football season ranks at the top of my Fall favorites list {right up there with Pumpkin Spice Lattes} so you know we are all wearing our Bears jerseys today in honor of the first Bears game of the season.
Sports
Basketball Trophy Day
The boys played a short basketball session this summer through the park district. It was the first time either of them had played basketball. This past weekend they got little trophies since it was the last day. Aren’t they the cutest little basketball players you’ve ever seen?
How To Create A Functional Sports Nook In Your Home {Giveaway}
For over a year I have been trying to develop a system for organizing all of our sports gear and clothing. I created a space near our front door since our home is small and that’s what worked best for us. I had been using some hooks, a laundry basket, and a tin basket to … Read more
My Soccer Stars
The Summer soccer season ended today. The boys were so excited to get their trophies. *** *** *** It was a great season. Now onto Fall ball! :)
Calling All Chicago Cubs Fans! {Giveaway}
Calling all Chicago Cubs fans!! I am so excited to be working with the Chicago Cubs to offer a giveaway of their Kid’s Club membership. I loved being on the field and I know the little one in your life will love the chance to tour Wrigley Field and run the bases themselves. The Cubs … Read more
Quaker Fuels Healthy, Busy Families
(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
Venus de Miles All-Women’s Ride {Chicago Area Giveaway}
Venus de Miles is a lot of things – Northern Illinois’ first all-women’s road ride, a celebration of sisterhood, support for Greenhouse Scholars, and crazy fun – but one thing it’s not is a race. So, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up that hill, and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. The ride is on Sunday, July … Read more
First Soccer Practice {Wordless Wednesday}
This past Saturday was the first soccer practice of the season and Luke’s very first time playing a sport. Last year he had to watch Jacob have all the fun so this year he was so excited to be able to participate. I didn’t get many pictures of them playing since they were far away. … Read more