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Feb 03
Guest Post: Ready or Not, He’s Here

So here's the thing. When your first child is 10 days late, you kind of expect that's how long your body gestates. I remember saying to Joel, "I have a friend whose first was 41+3 like Wesley and her second was only 40+3 so we better be ready a little early." Baby didn't know that was the plan.

Jan 31
The 4 Netflix Shows On At Our House

There's been a lot of excitement around my house recently. Not all of it has to do with the arrival of baby number two. Netflix has released two new(ish) series and a second season to two of my favorite shows on the service. These fours shows are what we've been watching this month on Netflix.

Jan 23
Upgrade Your Dining Experience with Idahoan® Premium Steakhouse® Potato Soups

I have partnered with Life of Dad and Idahoan® Foods for this campaign. All opinions are my own. Chicago winters call for a good hearty soup after a hard day’s work. I love soup. The warmth and wonderful taste a soup can provide is one of life’s simple pleasures here in the midwest. Where is […]

Jan 03
Holiday Cookies & Family Time

I work a lot. That's why when the winter holiday break started I made sure to enjoy as much time with my family as I possibly could.