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Santa’s Candy Cane Express + Donating Some of Our MindWare Favs to Toys for Tots!

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This post is in partnership with MindWare Toys. All words and opinions are my own. We're well into the holiday season and we've been trying to make an effort to enjoy the experiences of the season before the big day. It's something that we struggle with even more so since we have to save family…

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Mijo Style Feat. Daddy: Nature Preserve Walk

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With winter fast approaching, we’ve been trying to make the most of the mild weather before it becomes too bitter to spend time outdoors. One of the boys’ favorite pass-times is to play Pokémon GO which rekindles nostalgia from

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Beach Day Essentials + Checklist

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This post is sponsored by Meijer. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Sophistishe! We are indeed in the dog days of summer. The temps have been rising and I honestly can't even complain. These are the days of summer that I look forward to the most because it makes splashing outside in water totally…

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Best Of Fashion NW Indiana

Stepping Out

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Today, I'm teaming up with Zappos and Crocs sharing how we welcome summer break at one of our favorite hangout spots! Spring marks the start of my new year for a few reasons. The weather gets a whole lot nicer, thunderstorms start rolling in, the grass almost glows a vibrant green, and flowers come into bloom. Spring starts the…

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Best Of Kids NW Indiana Travel

A Day At The Orchard With Juicy

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Since the birth of baby Akilah, Jaxon has taken a seat on the sidelines as the baby of the house. He is now the middle child, typically the one who gets lost among the oldest and youngest children.

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Chicago Experiences

UniverSoul

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This year, I'm all about giving the boys more experiences versus things. They are simple children that don't require a lot. Jayden is becoming harder to shop for or simpler I should say in that he no longer plays with typical indoor toys. He's reached the age where he's content with his Kindle and when outdoors, recreational items like scooters…