Here’s a big ol’ fact: I’m crazy about Mexican food. Like, I can be bought for some queso. During each pregnancy, I was convinced that my emerging children would be comprised entirely of tamale. Another factoid: My family lives in a largely Mexican neighborhood. The food is ridic. So amazing, mind you, that we rarely stray for spicier pastures. Third truth: In the past month alone, I’ve been invited to bring the fam to two establishments outside of the Albany/Irving {Read More}
Pearachute digs your summer groove.
June 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute ambassador, I sometimes question my good fortune to be able to share our favorite Chicagoland adventures, all using this simple yet brilliant app. Although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and sun-freckled children are entirely my own. *** Oh, friends. TGISummerVacationFinallyFinallyFINALLY. I am so massively in love with lazy(ish) mornings spent reading in our jammies, quiet hours building sand castles at the beach (pre-lunch crowd), and lounge-y afternoons spent poking around backyards, the parks, and corners of our {Read More}
2 to try: Your New Fave Foods edition.
June 22, 2016 By 1 Comment
So, sometimes companies send me products and I like them. Sometimes they send me products and I need to take an immediate nap to forget the aforementioned products even exist in this version of the universe. (I don’t get a nap, but I definitely need one.) And sometimes they send me products so terrifically marvelous that they become my new favorites and, instead of further compensation, I inform the companies that I’ll just go ahead and write about them for {Read More}
Jinja’s House from Sago Mini (is the cutest thing ever).
June 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Although I was compensated by Sago Mini for my review of the new Jinja’s House play set, all thoughts, opinions, and ridiculously tiny coffee mugs are entirely my own. *** Popping in mid-week to tell you about the unicorn of a toy that all three of my children play with: And it’s this charming li’l playhouse from Sago Mini. You all know my deep and abiding love for all things Sago Mini, from their STEM-happy apps for toddlers and {Read More}
New Pearachute deals, just in time for summer (camp)!
May 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Pearachute ambassador, I’m happier than a kid with a new box of sidewalk chalk to share our Chicagoland adventures with this marvelous activity-tastic app. Although I’m being compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and introverted children are entirely my own. *** Hey, it’s totally almost summer! (Get back to your desk- I said almost.) Thinking about camps and classes for your little ones? You are so not alone. And the good folks at Pearachute have you covered with new {Read More}
Things you need to know right now: Memorial Day edition.
May 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Memorial Day weekend inspires the average homeowner to do two things: eat lots of grilled meat, and fix things around the house. (P.J. would suggest that I’m not the “average” homeowner, especially when it comes to the prospect of eating food and changing things up.) Have I got some info for you! Chicago loves the Weber Grill. (And everyone visiting Chicago, naturally, loves the Weber Grill.) What’s not to adore? Primo locale next to the Mag Mile, an off-the-charts awesome {Read More}
You deserve this bling from Heidi J. Hale Design Studio (a giveaway)!
May 18, 2016 By 7 Comments
Disclosure: This post- and stupendous giveaway- is written on behalf of the Heidi J. Hale Design Studio, but all thoughts, opinions, and Gollum-like grips on my new bling are entirely my own. *** ‘Round here, we’re halfway through a really exciting time. At least for me. The beginning of May is Mother’s Day and the beginning of June is my birthday. Somewhere in there is the ol’ anniversary. I truly, truly, ridiculously, enjoy all three of those holidays, if only {Read More}
Netflix told Nora to stand up for herself. (Think she’ll listen?)
May 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a member of Netflix’s Stream Team, I get access to crazy/lovely streaming knowledge and goodies in exchange for my unabashed adoration of all things Netflix- but, as always, all thoughts, opinions, and animation gratitude are entirely my own. *** No one ever said being a parent was easy. (In fact, not a day goes by where people don’t stop me on the street to inform me how hard parenting actually is. THANKS FOR THE TIP, I tell them as {Read More}
