10 Things You Don’t Know About Charles
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 …
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 …
After a long journey to get pregnant and then three months of severe morning sickness, now I find myself pregnant during a pandemic. I never thought that this would happen, …
Coming up with a name for our baby has become a major challenge. Here are some of the names that we keep bringing up. Charles likes traditional names. I prefer …
The baby is a girl! And no, we aren’t having twins, but we will be welcoming two baby girls into our lives this summer. First, here is the story of …
Pregnancy has been a wild ride so far. There are so many symptoms that I didn’t expect. Obviously every woman and every pregnancy is different, but I thought that I …
I am excited to announce that Charles and I will be welcoming a baby this summer! It took us 3 1/2 years, 2 IVF cycles, 50+ doctors appointments, and over …
Today is the 8th anniversary of The Kittchen. It’s also my birthday. Let’s take a look back at the past year. On my birthday I like to take a look …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stash Tea. All opinions are 100% mine. Today I am sharing my secret to getting my day going, and to …
In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, and after going through a failed IVF cycle, I am sharing my advice on how to help someone going through IVF. For the past …
Today I am announcing my most ambitious travel adventure yet: a 101-day journey around the world. 101 days, 10 countries, 5 continents. I have been craving adventure and I am …
Today I am taking a break from the food and travel content to share the very personal story of my failed IVF cycle. I feel like so few people talk openly …
We made it to Friday! And Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend! Seeing sunlight until 6:30 pm makes me so excited! Here is this week’s guide of what to read, …
Have any of you been to Santa Fe? I have always wanted to go, and we are going there in two weeks to celebrate my 35th birthday. Yes, my birthday …
Welcome to the weekend! Charles has been gone all week, which means that I have been staying up late at night watching true crime documentaries… which is the theme of …
Hooray for Friday! In this week’s weekend ready post I am talking about what I have been listening to and watching lately. What’s on my mind: Listen to this… I …
Happy Friday! It’s been a long grey week in Chicago. Time seems to go in slow motion when you don’t see the sun. In this week’s edition of Weekend Ready, …
I’m launching something new today. Over the past few frigid weekends, I have been sharing my tv and movie recommendations, and I have decided to turn that into a weekly …
I like to start the new year with a look back at my favorite memories from the previous year. After careful thought and consideration, these are the best things that …
This guide of holiday gifts for her is filled with some of my favorite things. This easy to digest list of 23 gift ideas has everything from affordable stocking stuffers …
I teamed up with my husband, Charles, to create this guide of holiday gifts for men. It includes his favorite things – many of which have stood the test of …
I can’t believe that it is already snowing in Chicago! Today giant snowflakes were falling from the skies. I am resisting the urge to take my Canada Goose out of …
How did we get here? It’s been seven years? This blog was a gift given to me on my 28th birthday. So yes, that means I am turning 35 today. …
My sister, Kelly, got married on the 22nd and I took on the role of bachelorette party planner, floral designer, toast giver, dress bustle-r, gopher, and videographer. I captured so …
It seems unfair that summer is nearly over! Last time I wrote one of these posts I was leaving for France and England! My sister Kelly and I went to …
I have partnered with car2go to share this story of my experience driving for the first time in 10 years and conquering my fear of driving. Yes, I was a travel …
Ahhh summer is finally here! It got a slow start in Chicago. June was filled with rain and 60 degree days – but I made the most of it. Here …
Wow. It’s been a while… I slacked off an haven’t written a life update post since November. But! I am bringing them back. I was traveling so much at the …
It didn’t occur to me that my marriage is a little unusual until a tour guide in Sarajevo told me. Somehow it had come up that I was traveling in …
Last time I wrote one of these posts I was in London! And I had the best time there. We go about once a year, but this was the longest …
Yesterday I shared gifts for travelers, and today I am sharing a gift guide for foodies! Hostess Gifts These gifts are so lovely you are basically guaranteed to be invited …
Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and today I am sharing a gift guide for travelers. Charles and I teamed up to compile a massive guide including travel technology, …
Six years ago, on my birthday, Charles and a couple friends handed me a piece of paper with the login for this website and it changed my life! I still can’t …
Greetings from London! I am spending the week in London’s St. John’s Wood and loving the charming neighborhood and perfect fall weather. It’s been six weeks since I wrote my …
It’s time to check in! August brought two weddings, trips to San Francisco/Napa, Lake Geneva, Kansas City, and now I am in New York City. I am sad to see …
Welp. It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these posts, and between the travel posts going up on the site and recent trips on my Instagram – I’m …
Today is one of the most important shopping days of the year! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today! Right now the early access is open – so if you have …
It’s been 5 years since Charles and I got married. Somehow it feels longer. Is that weird? I thought that it would be fun to take a look back …
You probably noticed that I have been traveling a lot recently. One thing that I struggled with in the past was finding healthy snacks when I am traveling. It is …
My friend Olivia recently did a similar post, and I loved it so much I decided to borrow her idea. Since this site is mostly about food, I don’t get …