As I put together my Christmas shopping lists, I'm trying to make an effort to shop local this holiday season and support all the amazing small businesses out there (so if you are in the Northern IL suburbs or SE Wisconsin, this post is for you!) Whether you are all about gifting experiences or handmade, unique gifts- I've got ya covered and even have some promo codes for you. Check them out...1. For the kiddos/family...Burlington Community Aquatic CenterIf you want to gift more of an Read More

*I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honestopinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Well it's been a hot minute since I blogged, but then again it was a busy summer with our move and then fall snuck up on us and just like that--school has started. Now that we are getting back into the swing of our new routines in our new place, wanted to share a few favorites I'm loving lately!Reading:Any Time Any Place Any Read More

Hello friends! I don't know about you, but I am in disbelief that it's April. Spring break and Easter flew by, and we are officially in spring mode over here. Wanted to pop in and share some of my favorites lately...Wearing: Spring styleWith the temps getting to be more spring like these days, I am transitioning my wardrobe accordingly. This link stitch sweater is lightweight yet still weather appropriate. I pair it with simple jewelry like studs or a chain necklace, joggers or jeans and my Read More

Sharing some of my favorites lately, from what I'm reading, to local finds, parenting hacks and more! 1. Parenting HackWe officially transitioned the bed rails from Bryce to Blake's bed, but Bryce still needed something to help him not roll out of bed (it happens to him from time to time when he sleeps). Not sure where I saw this hack originally, but it's a no brainer! Just buy two pool noodles and put them under the fitted sheet on the edges of the bed! Easy, cheap and works so well! (And Read More

Sharing some of my favorites for this past month, including some great sale/promos as part of Black Friday...check them out!1- Happy feet.  I always seem to have the coldest feet for whatever reason (anyone else?!), and I've been living in these wool/cashmere blend Everlane socks. They are legit the comfiest socks I've ever worn. Get free shipping on your order with this link.My go-to on the comfiest athletic/everyday socks I have ever worn are definitely Bombas...no contest. (Get 25% off with Read More