Month: December 2013

Wintery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wintery Chocolate Chip Cookies

A few weeks ago I participated in a bake sale for charity. This gave me the chance to bring back the Christmas wreath cookies (which are more science experiment than cookie… I’ll let you figure out the hypothesis…) and give out some of my favorite hot chocolate mix. I knew […]

We walked to the L for the trip back to the hotel. Though it was cold, it was a beautiful walk through Grant Park. I heart you, Chicago.

Quick December Trip to Chicago

I abhor the term “babymoon”. It’s so…I don’t know – Hallmarkian? I will do everything in my power NOT to admit that this is exactly the type of trip Randy and I just enjoyed over the last weekend. Yes, we went down to Chicago to do things grown-ups do (like […]

Newsflash – Heroes Are People, Too

Newsflash – Heroes Are People, Too

I was supposed to have another hero to feature in today’s post. She’s a super cool lady with a business in Chicago that has skyrocketed to greatness in the few short years I’ve known her. Way back in October she said she’d be my December feature and would get answers […]

Eggroll’s Nursery Inspiration & My To Do List

Eggroll’s Nursery Inspiration & My To Do List

Finally we get to the fun part! No more talk of lady parts or day care waiting lists. Instead, we’re playing in paint colors and fabric swatches. Woo! Now this kind of planning I can get behind. Eggroll’s room is pretty big for a second bedroom. We’re already filling it […]

It’s My Anniversary and I Need Your Help

It’s My Anniversary and I Need Your Help

Can you believe it has already been a year since I stuck my flag in the Truly, Margaret Mary blog? I can’t! On one hand, this year has flown by so fast. On the other, I feel like I’ve lived seven lifetimes since last holiday season. It has taken almostĀ this […]