Back To School Shopping At Kohl’s

July 31, 2013 By 7 Comments
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I participated in a back to school shopping campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Brecken has taken a keen interest in her clothes. She has become particular about the colors of her clothing and is drawn to specific styles. She has pretty eclectic tastes and believes that every outfit must have coordinating bracelets. Because it's hard to say no to her when she finds the "perfect" outfit (her words for anything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Toddlers

Round Up For The Boys And Girls Club of America

July 31, 2013 By 6 Comments
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In just a few weeks my daughter will be going back to school. It seems like just a few weeks ago we were attending her last field trip of the year and now it's all about shopping for new backpacks, school supplies and school clothes. She's already told me she wants a matching Dora backpack and lunchbox and that all her clothes must be her favorite colors: purple, red or pink. Even though we are on a tight budget, I'm fortunate that I can afford her buy her the things she needs for school and … [Read more...]

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25 Amazing Strawberry Recipes

July 29, 2013 By Danielle 1 Comment
25 Amazing Strawberry Recipes

One thing I look forward to every year is the start of strawberry season. When it comes we can find strawberries everywhere. And for dirt cheap too! I'm pretty sure my kids eat their weight in them for those first few weeks. But then we have to start getting creative with what we do with them. And we've found some awesome ways to use up our strawberries. If you have fresh or frozen strawberries lying around and are looking for some great ways to use them up try one, or all 25 of these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts, Food Tagged With: strawberries, strawberry, strawberry recipes

Connecting Family With The Best Wireless Plan from Walmart Family Mobile

July 28, 2013 By 9 Comments
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When I turned 39 on July 1st one of the goals I set for myself was to pay off debt. When I looked at my budget the first area I knew I had cut expenses was with my wireless service. I was paying over $130 for an unlimited talk, text and web plan which seemed absolutely ridiculous! I wanted the ability to stay connected with my family and friends but I wanted to do that at an affordable cost and luckily for me, I found the best wireless plan for the money, the Walmart Family Mobile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Electronics, Household Tips & Tricks

Our Favorite Places To Eat In The United States, Canada and UK

July 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
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Food. It's such an important part of my life. I love, love to eat. Because I love to eat, this post is one that I'm extremely excited to share. Remember last week when I shared my favorite restaurants in the Chicago area? Well, a bunch of Social Fabric members across the United States, in Canada and across the pond in the United Kingdom also wrote posts about their favorite places to eat in their home towns and today I'm sharing that list with you!   Our Favorite Places to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Restaurant Reviews

Gür Sweets Bakery Opens In Elmhurst

July 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
Gur Sweets cupcakes

Wow, has it really been over a month since I discovered Gür Sweets Bakery in Elmhurst? It seems like only yesterday I was there sampling delicious baked items with some fellow foodie bloggers. From samosa to cupcakes to gulab jamun, this visit to the suburbs did not disappoint. If you're looking for a bakery with an ethnic twist, then you must check out Gür Sweets Bakery. Started by an ex-software engineer turned pastry chef Rubina Hafeez, she uses her corporate experience to excel in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Restaurant Reviews

Best Places To Eat In Chicago

July 14, 2013 By 7 Comments
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There are several reasons I moved to Chicago: Michigan Avenue (a girl has to shop), The Cubs (because everyone loves an underdog) and the food scene.  From the my first visit to Chicago many years ago, I remember all the restaurants our high school DECA group ate at: Gino's East, Ed Debevic's and the Rock N' Roll McDonalds! Over the years my tastes have evolved but one thing still holds true, it's hard to narrow down the best places to eat in Chicago! Maya Del Sol - so this one isn't in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago, Food, Restaurant Reviews

10 Delicious Avocado Recipes

July 10, 2013 By Amanda 15 Comments
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Avocados from Mexico. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Are you an avocado lover?  When they are in season I buy more than my fair share! My entire family loves avocados. When most of us think about eating an avocado we think of enjoying it fresh on salads or eating it as guacamole with tortilla chips.  Don't get me wrong, both are excellent ways to enjoy avocados but I have been on the hunt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food

How To Beat Summer Brain Drain

July 6, 2013 By 7 Comments
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Summer time is here and that means parents all over are trying to figure out ways to keep their kids active physically and mentally. I've been guilty of letting my daughter camp out in front of the television and I've vowed that from this point forward, her television time will be limited. Instead, we're going to beat summer brain drain with these fun activities from the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's Summer Brain Games. What exactly is summer brain drain? Well, research shows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago

Cascade #MyPlatinum Pacs

July 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It's been over four weeks since I first started using the Cascade Platinum Pacs and I only need one word to described how I feel about them. Hooked. That's right, I am completely hooked on these pacs and will never use a different brand again. There were a few days that I was being a bit lazy (ok, maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Household Tips & Tricks
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