Life

Each year on the anniversary of the launch of this website, I like to take a look back. November 1, 2011, was my 28th birthday. It was also the night …

Today, on my 12th anniversary of moving to Chicago, I am recounting the experiences that made me a Chicagoan… When I moved here I was 24 and I had no …

I’m thrilled to introduce you to our daughter, Gwendolyn! Charles and I would like you to meet Gwendolyn! She arrived at 10:11 pm on July 8th and we love her …

It isn’t an easy time to be an American, but together we can build a stronger more equal America. I have been using my Instagram account to speak out and …

Checking in with everyone during these strange strange times. We celebrated Charles’s 40th birthday with a small group of friends on Saturday March 7th. We went out to one of …

With a baby on the way, we need a little more space. So we are moving! When I shared our mini nursery, I let you in on a secret… we …

It’s infertility awareness week and today I am opening up about what I wish I had known about IVF before I was in the middle of it. What I Wish …

A guide of what to watch during quarantine, quarantine projects to help keep you busy, virtual art experiences, free online courses, and more! Charles and I have family in countries …

Today I am talking about my husband Charles. He was the one who came up with the idea for this website and who supported my decision to start blogging full …

Over the past few days I have been compiling and sharing lists of Chicago businesses to support right now. I am trying my best to do what I can to …