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Today in the Love Club, Christine Arylo asked us… Self awareness question #10 – What is the most honest thing that you could say to yourself right now? As if you were you own best [...]

Over the weekend, my 9 year old and I spent the day at Six Flags Great America (just outside of Chicago). We went once before when he was little, but this was the first time we actually rode the [...]

Thankfully, Blinds.com has taken me under their wings to help me with some DIY projects around my house. I love the idea of improving my house…and doing it myself…but I’m also [...]

Here’s a question inspired by Christine Arylo and The Love Club: My Answer: I have always loved to be on or near water, dance, be in nature, laugh, do art projects, take pictures, journal, be [...]

Emergency Room. One BIG Ouchy Shot. Four Stitches. Brave Boy.

It’s finally spring and here in Chicago that means we finally have beautiful weather. And that means we are starting to eat most of our meals outside…and it also means more glasses of [...]

This post was originally published on futurefortified.org. My Mom. Wow, do I love her. She is who I need during those crazy hectic moments of life when I just want to shout “I Want My Mommy”. [...]

Tomorrow is my youngest child’s 7th birthday. So when I was invited to share a birth story to highlight Save the Children’s annual report – State of the World’s Mothers…I [...]

This is Episode Three of The Best Products for Moms From Chicago’s 2013 International Home and Housewares Show. I’ve decided to cover best products for moms all year long instead of packing [...]

Has one year really passed since I walked up on stage, stood behind this podium, and shared these words… Have I become more carefree over the last 12 months? More anxious? Have I let go of [...]

Love is the Answer! Wise words from by my 6 year old, inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.