I recently came across some I Hate Running Quotes on Pinterest from the website PopSugar which made me SMILE. Running is something that does not bring me joy, but I continue to try to love it. I run because I really like food pretty much sums me up. This past weekend I participated in the Foam Glow 5K with my husband, daughter and her friends. … [Read more...]
9 Inspiring Thoughts for Back to School
It's back to school month for kids in my area and it can be bittersweet for both mothers and children. Mother's are either jumping for joy that the kids are back in school and ready to get back to more of a routine or they miss the lazy days of summer and having their kids home. Sometimes it's a combination of both feelings. We moved my son … [Read more...]
Homemade Pecan Sandies
Homemade cookies give me joy although I often pay for it later if I over indulge. I find homemade baked goods hard to resist so I don't bake that often. However, I love to share recipes of desserts I've tried and that I occasionally will make. As a kid, one of my favorite prepackaged cookies used to be Keebler Pecan Sandies. Now that I'm an adult … [Read more...]
My 12 Hr Adventure with Caribou Coffee
Everyday life can be full of 12 Hour Adventures. This post is sponsored by Caribou Coffee who helped fuel my 12 Hour Adventure over the weekend. Read to the end of the post for a free Crafted Press beverage offer. I love the longer light filled days and carefree spirit of summer. I'm more of a night owl than a morning person and rely on … [Read more...]
Celebrate Back to School Amazon Giveaway
It’s that time of year again: time to stock up on school supplies, buy new clothes, get dorms ready... and the list goes on. I have teamed up with Chloe Crabtree over at Celebrate & Decorate and some other great blogs to bring you an awesome giveaway. We’re going to help the winner by making things a little easier on their pocket book and … [Read more...]
A Simple Tip That Will Improve Your Photography
There are many things you can do to improve your photography, but there's one little rule which can make your photos look much more pleasing to the eye. That rule is called the rule of thirds. If you've studied art, design or photography then I'm sure you're already familiar with this traditional rule. I'm not an expert at photography and … [Read more...]
7 Simple Party Ideas
I've rounded up seven simple party ideas that are easy, but can take a party from drab to fab. Combine the ideas or pick one or two to focus on and keep things even more simple. I have some secret boards on Pinterest where I collect ideas I find for future posts and these are a few of my favorites from other blogs. I believe just by adding a few … [Read more...]
Embrace Curiosity
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." I love this quote by Walt Disney. I recently had an experience where curiosity led me down a new path and helped me get out of a rut. I read a blog called the Decor Fix by Heather Freeman and noticed that … [Read more...]
10 Best Places to Eat & Drink in Chicago
Whenever I visit Chicago I like to shop and eat my way down Michigan Avenue. There are so many great restaurants in Chicago. I have a few stops I always have to make, but I also like to try new places. This summer we spent a fun getaway weekend in Chicago with our old neighbors. They introduced us to a few new places they liked so I thought I'd … [Read more...]
Easy Entertaining with Mars Ice Cream
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mars Ice Cream. All opinions and photos are 100% mine. Do you ever associate food with a particular person? Whenever I think of ice cream I think of my Dad. It's one of his favorite treats. He loved making us banana splits and root beer floats when I was a kid. As the collection of ice … [Read more...]