On Saturday, September 15th, the cellist, ladybug and I headed to Macy's in Old Orchard mall to watch as 50 children in the 8-11 age bracket competed in their 5th annual spelling bee. The cellist ... Read More about 5th Annual Macys Spelling Bee #MacysBee
Before Five In A Row
Last year I attempted to homeschool the ladybug. My efforts weren't fruitless as she learned to identify colors properly, although we can't just get her to say something is green - it's always green ... Read More about Before Five In A Row
I’m Bringing Sewing Back – YEAH! Little Stitches Modern Diaper Bag
It's finally happened. I broke my sewing hiatus. After a bit of time working on orders and doing a LOT of travel, I got semi burnt out. I stopped sewing. Then I made something from the Mimi G. ... Read More about I’m Bringing Sewing Back – YEAH! Little Stitches Modern Diaper Bag
The Chicago Public Schools Strike – Seen By Me
If you haven't heard, the Chicago Teacher's Union is participating in its first strike in 25 years. The dividing line is STRONG. Those who are adamantly FOR the teacher's and those who aren't. I ... Read More about The Chicago Public Schools Strike – Seen By Me
It’s My Birthday
And today I fully intend to channel Birthday Girl from Word Girl fame. I am not ashamed. I've turned 32 years old and I deserve it - it's MY BIRTHDAY, MY BIRTHDAY, MY BIRTHDAY! I'm only going to ... Read More about It’s My Birthday
Not By The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin
This post brought to you by a simple statement from one of my friends: I HATE CHIN HAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I immediately and sadly agreed in my head and shared this little gem of a story below - of ... Read More about Not By The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin