Jasper. Roo. Little Buddy Boy Child. You did it, pal. You’ve turned a year old- well, that is, within a matter of hours you will have. Tomorrow is officially your birthday but, for those of us all-too aware of this imminently cresting milestone, it’s pretty much been here since- oh, July. You’re it, kid. My last one year-old. My first little guy. A person (albeit a smallish one) where, just 12 months ago, existed only a belly of potential and {Read More}
Birthdayed. (Partied.)
December 15, 2014 By 8 Comments
Despite my best of (weird) intentions, this kid has decided to turn a full year older. (Turning him a full year, at that.) So, what’s a control freak to do? Throw a Jabberwocky party, of course. Like with Jabberwocky crayons. Which are totally things, I swear it. Have you read this book? It’s Jasper’s favorite (to eat). How can you tell it’s a third kid’s birthday? The “cupcakes” are blueberry muffins from a box and the candle has already been {Read More}
The Razor Kixi Scribble Scooter Giveaway!
December 12, 2014 By 17 Comments
Disclaimer: Razor scooters generously provided me a complimentary Razor Scribble Scooter to review, but I haven’t been otherwise compensated. All thoughts, opinions, and envious feelings are entirely my own. The Razor Kixi Scribble Scooter A Razor, you guys! For my third and final giveaway this week, I get to give away a Razor scooter! A bitty and adorable powerhouse of a first scooter with- get this- built-in art. Think exhaust pipes but a heck of a lot cuter. It comes in {Read More}
A Big Ol’ (Awesome) Hasbro Giveaway.
December 11, 2014 By 11 Comments
Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary review pack from Hasbro featuring the games below, but all thoughts, opinions, and disturbing competitive streaks are entirely my own. *** Hasbro Wins Christmas Morning My loves, in this- our second giveaway for this week- I’m kind of ecstatic to offer up my three favorite Hasbro games. And if your kids (or you, I don’t judge) are anything like my “big” kids, these Hasbro games are pretty much going to be the Christmas {Read More}
A Museum Of Science Giveaway! Go Play, Chicago!
December 10, 2014 By 3 Comments
Disclaimer: I was given free passes to Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry in exchange for my giveaway, but all thoughts, opinions, and terrible senses of direction are entirely my own. *** It’s no secret that Chicago has some of the best museums in the world. One of my absolute favorites- again, no secret- is the Museum of Science & Industry. I could spend days there. Even if there weren’t new exhibits opening all the time (which there are), I’d {Read More}
Chicago, Bring Back The Boot. (Please.)
December 8, 2014 By 9 Comments
To Whom It May Concern: Sirs and Madams of the Chicago Christkindlmarket planning committee, there’s something that you might not know. The main draw of the outdoor Christmas market- even more than jockeying for face space while purchasing miniature glass animals or peeking a look at the Santa hidden in this year’s workshop/eco dome(!?)- is the ability to consume an alcoholic beverage out of a ceramic boot. This year- similar to last year’s troubling turn of events- found us sans {Read More}
Hurry Up And Slow Down, (AKA Please Let Me Be Better Tomorrow).
December 4, 2014 By 8 Comments
Multitasking with little kids underfoot is an unfair, thankless, contact sport. It really just is. Because no matter what I’m feeling, thinking, or wanting in this season of my life, there will always be at least three small people needing to eat (again?!), needing to be reminded to not stand on the table (looking at you, Blondie), and needing to physically be moved from location to location. All. Day. Long. Wiping the same portion of the same (shockingly not spotless) {Read More}
A RoundUp, A #StreamTeam Giveaway & Chicago Greatness.
December 3, 2014 By 2 Comments
It’s Wednesday! Which means…pretty much the same thing it means every other weekday ’round here! (Plus a round-up!) Here’s what I’ve been up to lately, outside of this blog. (I mean, scroll down for those things afterwards, too. But these are the people who enjoy paying me, and from whom I enjoy payment.) My column for this month’s Moms in the Mix at 101.9FM is all about how to fake- um- celebrate the whole Santa visit. Looking for holiday awesomeness {Read More}
