I can't believe how quickly this summer has flown by! We've had so much fun, and have done some pretty wonderful things. First there was my little brother's wedding. Then we went to the Bruno Mars show in Cleveland for my birthday. (And everyone who knows me knows I am more than a little obsessed with him!) After that we had our first family "staycation" in downtown Cleveland, followed by my family reunion on the shores of Lake Erie. It's been a blast, but this mama is definitely ready for school to be back in session.
My 2 youngest kids aren't in school just yet, but my teenager is starting high school. How is that even possible?! High school means a lot of changes for Kyle. New friends, a new school, new courses, and of course, loads of required reading.
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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** It's that time of year again! Even though the weather is still gorgeous and swimming pools are still open for business, fall is approaching rather quickly. For some, that means sending kids back to school. My younger kids aren't in school yet, but their teenage brother is heading off to high school this year. How the heck did that even happen?! How am I the mother of a high-schooler?! I'm not THAT old!
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Since we're a very musical family, I wasn't at all surprised that my kids were absolutely hypnotized by the sights and sounds at the Rock Hall. We got to see so many amazing pieces of history, from hand-written lyrics by Jim Morrison of The Doors, some crazy outfits that only Lady Gaga could pull off, and of course, we saw some Blue Suede Shoes worn by "The King", Elvis Presley, himself! I definitely encourage a love of music, so when my 3 year old, Xander, told me he wanted his very own blue suede shoes, I couldn't help but be a little excited. Luckily, I knew just where to get those pretty blue shoes, as well. Florsheim! This brand offers some amazing styles for men and boys, including several pairs of....You guessed it! Blue Suede Shoes! |
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