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Stay, Explore, Eat: Bloomington, Indiana

January 16, 2020 in Midwest - 8 Comments

The Mr. and I closed out our 2019 by taking a much-needed couples trip to Bloomington, IN. The lovely folks at Visit Bloomington invited us to check out the city with the kidlets, but we decided to be a little selfish. Whenever we travel, it’s always family travel. And let’s face it, a vacation ain’t… Read More »

South Bend, In Chuck E. Cheese Remodel: Calmer, Inviting with New Games!

September 19, 2019 in Experiences, NW Indiana - No Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese's. The opinions and text are all mine. So I know you all are thinking we should be Chuck E. Cheese ambassadors as much as I talk about them, but Kiki and Jaxon absolutely love playing there and we don't mind taking… Read More »

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

December 15, 2018 in NW Indiana - No Comments

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.

Mijo Style Feat. Daddy: Nature Preserve Walk

December 16, 2017 in Best Of, Boy's Fashion, Chicago - 17 Comments

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

Beach Day Essentials + Checklist

July 6, 2016 in NW Indiana - No Comments

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… Read More »

Stepping Out

May 25, 2016 in Best Of, Fashion, NW Indiana - 16 Comments

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… Read More »

A Day At The Orchard With Juicy

November 18, 2015 in Best Of, Kids, NW Indiana, Travel - 7 Comments

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.

UniverSoul

October 25, 2015 in Chicago, Experiences - 1 Comment

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… Read More »