Hello from warm sunny Chicago. I can’t believe that I am writing that in February and that I am not joking! A heat wave has hit and the city has sprung to life after a period of hibernation. Everyone is out and about and trying to take advantage of the warmth before it gets chilly (read more)
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The Rundown v. 38
January has been gray and gloomy (so far we have had just 5 days of sunshine). It’s been the perfect weather for staying in and getting work done. (And maybe binge watching The Crown and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries). I have definitely been out and about less this month, but I have managed to have (read more)
goodnessknows and a New Year’s Challenge
Time. We are always saying that we need more of it. We can’t add more hours to the day, but we can change our own habits to gain more hours of productivity. I teamed up with goodnessknows and they challenged me to do something new this month. They want to encourage and celebrate every attempt on (read more)
The Best Things I Ate in 2016
This is one my favorite posts that I get to write each year. I am kicking off 2017 by sharing a list of the best things I ate in 2016! I also ate something so foul that for the first time I am sharing the worst thing I ate. Here you go, in no particular (read more)
The Rundown v. 37
Last month I had the most wonderful time in Tokyo, Singapore, and Indonesia. I was so busy that I didn’t write my usual monthly update, but I have written a series of travel posts instead. My sister and I traveled from Bali to Kennebunkport so that we could celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. This involved (read more)
Flywheel and my Weekend Routine
For the first time in years, I stuck with working out all year long. I am feeling pretty great about it too. The big change was that I discovered Flywheel, a stadium-style spin studio with amazing instructors. It’s conveniently located a few blocks from my home, and it’s sandwiched between the grocery store, the bank, (read more)
Christmas in Maine and my Minted Holiday Cards
Charles and I arrived in Kennebunkport, Maine on Friday night. We headed to my family’s inn, the Kilburn House where we met up with my siblings. On Saturday morning we woke up to a blanket of fresh snow on the ground and steady flurries falling from the sky. It was as if someone placed Kennebunkport (read more)
Hubbard Inn & Holiday Parties
The Hubbard Inn in River North has always been one of our favorite bars in River North. While it is on Hubbard Street, it’s a nicer space than most of the other bars on the street. It feels more grown up. And it’s the most gorgeous place for a holiday party since they take decorating (read more)
Fly the W! The Cubs Win The World Series
You might have heard that the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. It’s an incredible time to live in Chicago. The second that game 7 was over Chicago erupted into cheers and applause as fireworks went off all over the city. I was born and raised a Boston Red Sox fan, but I fell in (read more)
The Kittchen Turns 5! (It’s my birthday too)
Today marks my birthday, and the 5th birthday of The Kittchen. When my husband and friends gave me a piece of paper with a printout of The Kittchen’s site and a login as a birthday gift, I had no idea that it would completely change my life. It’s crazy to think that I have been (read more)