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You Can Turn Wine Into Water

May 19, 2013

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 wine are poured in the garden with friends. So, I was excited when I learned about Wine to Water and Montesquieu Winery [...]

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My Mom is My Lifeline

May 10, 2013

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”. She’s my mom, my inner child’s mommy, my soul sister, and my best friend. She is my rock. My [...]

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Birth Story. Save the Children. #FirstMoments

May 8, 2013

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 thought it was only appropriate that I share my words with the world but to write this post as a letter to him. The State [...]

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Bambooee Reusable Bamboo Towel is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

May 5, 2013

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 them all into one month. You can see my other favorite products from the Home and Housewares Show here. I wasn’t around before [...]

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Chicago’s 2nd Annual Listen To Your Mother Show

May 1, 2013

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 some of my Motherhood Induced Anxiety? I’ll have to save the answers to these questions for another post. This [...]

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Love is the Answer

April 26, 2013

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

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Love Club Inspiration

April 24, 2013
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Boston is on Lock Down

April 19, 2013

I’m in my house, 1,000 miles away from Boston. I can feel the cracks in my heart. The doors are locked and I need to remind myself to breathe. The wind is blowing. My mind is spinning. The Boston area is on lock down because of the marathon bomber manhunt. And I’m trying to figure [...]

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Date Night with The Elephant and The Whale

April 14, 2013

A Night at the Chicago Children’s Theatre I’ve been trying to find the perfect words to describe how I’m feeling right now. When I close my eyes and ask my inner wisdom for the words I’m looking for, the word that comes to me is….JOY! Joy of being a mom. Joy of living in Chicago. [...]

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MiniTime Helps You Plan Kid-Friendly Family Vacations

April 8, 2013

“Think TripAdvisor but with kids in mind.” ~ CoolMomTech.com ~ Family Vacations One of the things I love about blogging is being exposed to so many opportunities for my family. Today, I was introduced to MiniTime.com – a one-stop destination for finding the best places to stay and things to do for my family. It’s [...]

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