Queen of the Land of Twigs 'N Berries
Motherhood, Chicago Style
I know that the holidays are supposed to be all about tradition, but sometimes things can get a little monotonous, don’t you think? It is fun to get together with friends and family for the holidays but sometimes you just need to add a little something special to make your time together even more memorable […]
Oh the rush…I mean, JOY, of the holiday season. It’s gotten a little bit ridiculous, don’t you think? Christmas tree displays are up in stores before Halloween, fist fights pop up in shopping aisles on what should be a day of thanks…it’s ABSURD. And for us parents, there is so much pressure to make the […]
I challenge you to find someone who doesn’t love bruschetta. Seriously. Because I mean, can’t we all agree with Oprah that bread is simply amazing? It is incredibly adaptable, can be adjusted to take into account allergies, and a fresh loaf right out of the oven is basically a carb filled hug. So I’m reminding […]
The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! And with that…A LOT of time to fill with visitors in from out of town. Since it is hard to come up with ideas when you are stuffed with pie and all sorts of turkey trimmings, I’ve come to your rescue. Here are the best places in […]
I could literally feel my blood pressure raise the first moment I saw Christmas trees on display (and for the record, Lowe’s, September is WAY TOO SOON). It’s not that I don’t enjoy the holidays (the lights, the food, the movies, the togetherness…I love it ALL), but it’s just that I don’t like the stress […]
“If it didn’t make it onto Instagram, did it really happen?” Yes, that is a joke that my husband asked me as we started cleaning up after a massive party for family and friends a few years ago. I was too busy cooking, cleaning up, and making sure all of my guests were happy that […]
Are you one of those parents who is SO excited to experience Halloween with your little ones but struggling to find some not-so-spooky ways to celebrate? Then I’ve got you covered! You see, my boys might be dressed as superheroes this year but they are definitely on the timid side, so we have found seven […]
In our house, it’s all fun and games until 4:30 rolls around. It’s like my boys have an internal clock that tells them to start fighting with each other and whining non stop. Basically, they turn into little terrors that make me question why I wanted kids so badly in the first place (I’m kidding. […]
Don’t let the hot weather fool you. Soon Old Man Winter will show his ugly head and the first holiday card will appear in your mailbox. So now is the prime time for capturing beautiful outdoor family photos. Whether you use a professional photographer (psst…Kristen Lisa Photography has one Fall Mini Session slot left!) or […]
Going back to school is rough on EVERYONE. The students who are used to the freedom of summer, the parents who are schlepping kids to and from school and other activities…even the dogs who are used to sleeping late in the mornings. But once you start getting into a routine, just about everything gets easier. […]