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February 3, 2011

Did you hear? We got dumped on this week in Chicago. Massive amounts of snow that encased our homes, our streets, but not our Starbucks. That was one of two places open on Roscoe yesterday. This is what my street looked like as soon as the wailing winds died down and the sun came out [...]

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Five Trends to Watch for Spring. Yes, I said Spring.

January 29, 2011

Don’t whine to me about all the snow you’ve had. I haven’t seen the sun in months weeks either, but yet, I’m dreaming of spring and coveting all the colors and fun I’m going to have once the gray leaves the sky and I scrape the salt off my suede boots before storing them for [...]

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Four Days of Giveaways! You’ve got to learn a little… at Little Beans Cafe!

January 25, 2011

As a veteran of what it’s like to be at an unfriendly coffee shop with your children, I can’t express enough excitement for the opening of Little Beans Cafe this week. Little Beans Cafe (an indoor play space and coffee shop combo) is the newest addition to the Elston corridor – and it makes you [...]

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On being centered of mind, and foot

January 23, 2011

I have two new items in my house geared towards making our lives more centered. I’m not known for my spirituality, but I am known for my love of cool products and yoga. You didn’t know that? I’ve been doing yoga before hipster moms in lululemon made it trendy. I first experienced yoga under the [...]

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The top 8 things I’m already “over” for 2011. And it’s only January.

January 19, 2011

Extreme Parenting. Pick a side. You both lose. Wide-legged jeans/ trousers with a skinny belt. Even though I’ve already bought both for spring. Skinny jeans and jeggings, because after wearing them every day for the past 3 months my legs are starting to feel like encased sausages. Make your own [insert your own baby-related, organic, [...]

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Check out these two fun things for parents in Chicago this week!

January 17, 2011

Hi – I’ve got some cool friends in the city, did you know? First, I want to tell you about a cool new seminar series being launched this Thursday from SMRT (also a new client of mine!) ** THIS SEMINAR WAS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** Anyway… Do you ever have any parenting questions? Let’s be [...]

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What’s on my mind – links for 1/12/11

January 12, 2011

This is going to be one of those lame blog posts, but I’m so busy this week, all I have time to do is link. Gimme a pass, k? I Am Mommy Hear Me Roar! – You would have to be hanging out under a rock to not to have heard about this article on [...]

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Enter Fright

January 9, 2011

In retrospect, I should have known by the night’s agenda that the Chicago Wolves’ game was going to be rather loud. My family and I were invited by the gracious host, Barbara Maldonado for a Social Media and Blogger Family night out. I decided to take the eldest guy, leave the baby (great call) and [...]

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Mamaloot + Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Drive = Good Stuff

December 13, 2010

One of my *new* “clients” (More information forthcoming, I swear!! Too busy to blog! Does this blog feel like an advertisement yet? Ack!) is running a very cool campaign for the next 10 days. Mamaloot, the awesome daily deals website geared towards Chicago parents, is donating a can of food for every email sign up [...]

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Are you a hot mama looking for something to do next Sunday in Chicago? Look no further.

December 11, 2010

Did you know my good friend Alison of Sassy Mom Chicago is hosting an amazing event next Sunday to benefit Bundle of Joy Diaper Bank? I’m going to be away for it, but I wish I was able to join in on this event. Details below. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Get your [...]

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