Making Time for Mommy

Comfort Foods {Recipe & Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received products for review but all thoughts are my own.) If it were up to me I’d probably eat pasta every day. It’s one of the foods that brings back the most food related memories from childhood. I loved when my mom made lasagna (cheese only, no meat!) and Beef Stroganoff. My dad [Read On]

Summer Fun At Magic Waters

(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of tickets for posting about Magic Waters.) Hey, Chicago! Looking for something fun to do on a hot summer day this summer? Visit one of the largest water parks in Illinois! Magic Waters is located just off I-90 near Rockford. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed [Read On]

Buzz Lightyear {Glow-In-The-Dark} Themed Party

(Disclosure: Compensation and products for review were provided by Glidden via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Glidden.) After spending a month or so redecorating the boys room, we were really excited to host a small party and show it off. Since the [Read On]

Making Over A Room With Disney Paints {Part 2}

(Disclosure: Compensation and products for review were provided by Glidden via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Glidden.) I shared earlier in the month about how we were making over the boys’ room. We got the boys bunkbeds, went shopping for room supplies, [Read On]

Build A Bear {Wordless Wednesday}

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Women’s Spring & Summer Fashions From Kohl’s {Giveaway}

I am so excited to be going to Collective Bias’ very first blog conference, #SoFabCon, next week! As an employee of Collective Bias I want to look my very best while representing the company and I don’t think the comfy pajamas and sweats I wear while I work from home are going to cut it. [Read On]

Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ Sweepstakes

(Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with MomSelect.) Calling all moms, dads, and grandparents of little ones- I have some exciting news from Matchbox® to share! To commemorate its 60 year anniversary, Matchbox® is honoring heroes-in-training – the children who play with, and inspire, Matchbox®. The campaign includes the Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ [Read On]

Small Changes You Can Make This Earth Day

Kate Harrison, CEO of the Green Life Guides and GreenBrideGuide.com offers tips for kick-starting a green lifestyle this Earth Day 2013. You can easily conserve resources in your everyday life just by making a few small changes in and around your home. Here are some other ways to green your day-to-day duties: Grocery Shopping- Green [Read On]

First Soccer Practice {Wordless Wednesday}

This past Saturday was the first soccer practice of the season and Luke’s very first time playing a sport. Last year he had to watch Jacob have all the fun so this year he was so excited to be able to participate. I didn’t get many pictures of them playing since they were far away. [Read On]

Free Online Autism Conference 2013

As a parent with a child on the spectrum I want to learn as much about Autism and parenting a child with ASD as I can. There are some conferences that I learn about but leaving to attend them is usually not easy to do. When I learned that this online Autism conference was happening [Read On]

Making Over A Room With Disney Paints {Part 1}

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own.) As you all know, we recently moved the boys out of their toddler beds and into bunkbeds. That was a big transition for us all but one that is going pretty well (other than Lucas trying to claim the top bed as his [Read On]

Autism Awareness Bracelet Giveaway

I love featuring products that raise awareness for Autism and even more so when the company that makes them donates to the cause. The bracelet above is from Angela Moore and 15% of the proceeds go back to the Autism Society of America. The Autism Awareness collection also includes little girl bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces [Read On]

Dessert Designer Book & Baking Giveaway

(Disclosure: I received a copy of the book and a baking set but all thoughts are my own.) One thing the boys and I love to do together is bake delicious treats {and then eat them of course}. A book came out in February called Dessert Designer that is perfect for families like ours. The [Read On]

Products To Help Keep Kids With Autism Safe

Now that Lucas is getting a little older and more independent I am looking into safety products for children with Autism because he has no fear, often acts without thinking, and will run off if given the chance. Since we will be out and about this summer I want to do everything possible to make [Read On]

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo {Recipe}

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces orzo (rosamarina) – preferably whole-wheat 1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato(es), sun-dried – (not oil-packed), chopped, divided 1 medium tomato(es), plum – diced 1 clove(s) garlic – peeled 3 teaspoons marjoram, fresh – chopped, divided 1 tablespoon vinegar, red wine 1 2/3 tablespoons oil, olive, extra virgin – divided 4 piece(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless – (1-1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt [Read On]

Easter 2013 {Wordless Wednesday}

I hope all of you who celebrate Easter had a wonderful one. Here are some of my favorite pictures. Finally pulled out my Christmas gift to use so I got some decent, non-cell phone pictures to share! *** *** *** *** ***

Learning Self-Help Skills With LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap

(Disclosure: I received LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap to review but all thoughts are my own.) Do you have children who look like this after eating? I do! I have two of them. Jacob has pretty much mastered washing his own hands but my youngest is still working on this skill. Lucas has recently entered the [Read On]

Autism Awareness Shirts From Sevenly

Each day during the month of April I feature something Autism related. Today I’d like to share about Sevenly and what they are doing to raise money for Autism Speaks this week. (Please note: I am not affiliated with Sevenly in any way.) This week Sevenly is donating $7 from each purchase to Autism Speaks. [Read On]