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The One Where Joey McIntyre Hugs Me #ReturnOfTheMac #ChicagonistaLIVE
Few things in the world define my years as tween (which wasn’t even a term back then) like a good debate about which New Kid on the Block is the best! I was always, and will always be a Joey girl....
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As the final days of middle school wind down I really wish I could share these words with my son’s teachers. To my son’s teachers, I’m sorry for the extra work my son being in your class has caused....
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Autumn Drive
Fall, or autumn, is my absolute favorite season. So when friends suggested we pack up our families and do this Autumn Drive event, it sounded like a great idea. The weather ended up being absolutely...
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Ipsy: April Glam Bag
Woohoo, I got my sneak peak today of my April Ipsy Glam Bag… I’m totally in love with this bag! Can’t wait to get my hands on these goodies to try… I pay for my monthly subscription. I will...
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Janet Jackson
As girls of the 80s, it was sort of hard NOT to have love Janet Jackson at some point in life. So when it was announced that she would be coming to Chicago during our year long celebration of us all...
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Door County WI Trip
I’m not sure how it’s possible that my older boys have been going to Door County for YEARS each summer but in 40 years, I’ve never been. It seems like everyone in our area has vacationed to Door...
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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Purpose Driven Essentials
Admittedly, I’m addicted to subscription boxes right now. But I really do think they are a fun gift giving option. There is literally a ‘box’ for everyone. Purpose Driven Essentials is filled with...
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Final Forty MNO Chicago
And just like that the last of our foursome turned 40 in November. So we celebrated with a overnight trip downtown Chicago. One night, 4 friends and lots of food and drinks… on the walk to dinner We...
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Day at the Zoo
This weekend the Racine Zoo had a kids day so all kids (15 & under) were free. We used to this zoo ALL the time when they boys were little. It is smaller than some of our other (localish) options...
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#AWhatIfLove
What does “A ‘What If’ Love” mean? About a year ago I fell in love, with a man and also the song “What If.” The man loved me like I’d never been loved before. But I still let my past hurts, lack of...
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#AWhatIfLife My #Last90Days Challenge #MadeForMore
Yesterday I shared, just a bit about where the #AWhatIFLove hashtag came from. But I was inspired to share about my experience as part of the Rachel Hollis challenge #Last90Days. If you’re not...
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Date Night Ideas #AWhatIfLove
Whether you’re a new couple or been together 20 years, you need to keep DATING your partner. It’s easy to let life get in the way of intentional time together but don’t let a lack of ideas be another...
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My #Last90Days Challenge UPDATE #MadeForMore #AWhatIfLife
Soooo, after a full month of the challenge I haven’t done perfectly. But I’m making real habits. I’m feeling better. The things I’ve been doing are working. My anxiety is more under...
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November Scentbird #Perfume
Have you checked out Scentbird yet? I’ve experienced some great scents that I never would have tried otherwise. And I’ve gotten a ton of compliments when I wear them. I like it so much I switched my...
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My Kids Take the Stage
So this spring 2 of my boys (14 & 11) started taking guitar lessons. The had both gotten guitars a couple months prior and really seemed to enjoy playing and had taught themselves a few songs. So...
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