Category Archives: Events

Seeds of Change: Sowing Millions, Growing Minds Event

Sowing millions is exactly what Seeds of Change had in mind when announcing their donation of 25 million certified organic seeds to schools (grades K-8) nationwide at the Sowing Millions, Growing Minds Event. Seeds of Change is passionate about growing…

Ultimate Blog Party Twenty-Twelve

Hello to all of you trickling in from The Ultimate Blog Party! Please feel free to introduce yourselves by leaving a comment! I’m also hosting a timely PartyLite giveaway below! – I’m Sheena, twenty-something mom of a silly almost 4 year ol…

Wilton Mom ReTreat 2011: Punch. Cut. Decorate!

Wilton Mom ReTreat 2011: Punch. Cut. Decorate! Sophistishe mommy blog

004Originally posted 2011-04-20 00:00:56. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Wilton Mom ReTreat held at the Wilton Headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL. We stayed at the Aloft, a fabulous, upbeat hotel. Here are some photos of my cute, loft inspired room. Who can resist the hotel bathroom photos? During the ReTreat, we enjoyed complimentary breakfast at the hotel, lunches catered by Panera and Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and dinners at Francesca’s at The Promenade and Rosebud where tired me accidentally ordered a whole chicken. Luckily, this was a local event, so I saved the leftovers for Greg! I [...]

Ultimate Blog Party Twenty-Eleven

Ultimate Blog Party Twenty Eleven Sophistishe mommy blog

Hello and welcome to my Ultimate Blog Party! If you have no idea what’s going on, check in here. I’m Sheena, owner of this here blog. Not much has changed since the last Ultimate Blog Party, so I won’t restate what’s still current. You all have other blogs to explore! Jayden will be turning 3 (someone hold me) on April 26th and that Junior High Sweetheart of mine, Greg? We finally got married :) . I’m an introvert with a side of shy. I love being around people, but doing so wears me out! I’ve taken up painting as a new [...]

Viva Diva Girls’ Night Out

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Since we’ve moved in September, we’ve felt much better about the place we call home. We are comfortable with our increased living space, the location is perfect and we are still close to family. Now that we are settled in a home that we will be in for years, we’ve been considering having parties and…

Oops, I Did it Again…

The night before last, I did it again. I fell asleep…this time while trying to eat pizza. I am focusing on resting, I swear. Let this be the last video of me sleeping in an awkward position.

The swag that I gracefully picked up without having to bum rush my other fellow bloghers…

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Would you believe that there were people bum rushing for the free swag at BlogHer? Even “stealing” it. You literally had to be at the parties an hour early to get first dibs. Is it that serious? Hey, it’s a recession so I dunno. What sucked was that people who had RSVP’d for parties were…

BlogHer ’09 Wore Me OUT!

Greg: Did you see the latest video on the Flip? It’s so cute, the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Me: *turns on Flip* Me: HOUNZ!!!! (nickname) Greg: I told you it was the cutest, don’t you agree?!

BlogHer: 7/25/09

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Once again, my tweets didn’t auto post. So here they are in manual, non time stamped form. I’m wearing a hula skirt & lei…if you want swag! #blogher09about 12 hours ago from twidroid Mexican for lunch!!!!! I’m in heaven! #blogher09about 12 hours ago from twidroid @jennydecki oh you know there will be pictures! My g1…

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