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Oct 24
Gnome Alone, Now on Netflix

I happened across Gnome Alone on Netflix this morning. I didn't know what to expect when I started watching it. Having seen no previews or reviews previously I went into it cold. This movie was an unexpected gem. I loved it.

Oct 23
Ant-Man & The Wasp

Disclosure: I was provided a copy of the movie reviewed in this post at no charge.  Let’s be clear. I’ve not seen all the Marvel movies yet. I know I’m not the only one in this boat because there are currently 21 of them. Who has time for that? Not most parents. Ha! If you […]

Oct 09
2,018 Days Old Today

  Today is one of those special days. Not because anything monumental happened in our lives today. It is because of a fun little bit of math about what happened a few years ago. Wes turned 2,018 days old today. And if you’re reading this at some point down the road… it also happened to be […]

Oct 06
Koo Koo Kanga Roo

If you have a young child in school or daycare you’ve likely heard the song “Pop See Ko.” The band Koo Koo Kanga Roo has three versions of this popular camp song on YouTube. Each just as catchy an earworm as the next. https://youtu.be/LMxtwzroMTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwn4beja1QE My son loves these songs so much that it is […]

Sep 26
AR’s Hot Southern Honey

He then began to dole out samples of his Hot Southern Honey in varying intensities and flavors. It reminded me of my time in Oklahoma as a kid having Quaker Grits with honey as part of our weekend breakfasts.

Sep 25
Apple Picking at Garwood Orchards

It is an annual tradition for Abigail and her family to go to Garwood Orchards in LaPorte, IN every fall. This year was no exception. We spent this past Sunday there picking apples, enjoying fresh cinnamon sugar apple donuts and collecting various other seasonal items for enjoyment at home like apple cider and apple butter. Short […]

Sep 24
Speak Your Migraine

Disclosure: I was a paid Amgen and Novartis Spokesperson for the #SpeakYourMigraine campaign. The content of this post reflects my own personal opinions and experiences. It was not created, reviewed, or approved by Amgen or Novartis. I started having migraines when I was a kid. I wasn’t, however, officially diagnosed with migraine until my teenage […]

Sep 23
Pink is for Boys?

Colors are for everyone. They are not gender specific.

Sep 22
Lil Snappers: Kid Sized Fruit

  Stemilt Fruit sent us a box of Gala apples from Washington State earlier this week. These mellow-sweet apples were a hit at the house. Not only did the kids like snacking on them and having them included in their lunches. I also made my first apple cobbler. It was a double recipe and lasted […]

Sep 21
Oktoberfest 2018 is Underway at Hofbräuhaus Chicago

  Last week Abigail and I attended the opening of Oktoberfest 2018 at the Hofbräuhaus Chicago location in Rosemont, IL. This year marks their sixth annual celebration of Oktoberfest with authentic Bavarian entertainment, celebrity keg tapping ceremonies (every Friday evening), tasty food specials, and their freshly brewed signature “Oktoberfestbier” inspired by the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. […]