This list of 200+ things to do in Chicago includes all the best museums landmarks, annual events, parks, bars, restaurants, live music venues, shops, and more. It’s all neatly organized so you can find what you are looking for. I have lived in Chicago for the past 11 years and I am excited to share […]
Cheeses We Love
It isn’t a secret that cheese is one of my favorite foods, today I am sharing a list of favorites. Cheese: A delicious source of joy during my days stuck at home. It also provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein to me and my baby. Here is a list of our favorite cheeses: There […]
Pregnancy and Parenting Resources
I have gotten some questions about what I am packing in my hospital bag, which online courses I’ve been taking, and how we are preparing for the arrival of our baby. In order to answer those questions, I am sharing a list of my go-to pregnancy and parenting resources. I didn’t want to write a […]
What to do in Streeterville
A guide of what to do in Streeterville, a small neighborhood next to both downtown Chicago and the lakefront. Where is Streeterville Streeterville is located along Lake Michigan and just north of the Chicago River. It’s bordered by River North to the west and the Gold Coast to the north. How to Get to Streeterville […]
A Build Your Own Sandwich Board with Primo Taglio®
Today I am teaming up with Jewel-Osco to share how I have been using their Primo Taglio® products to make my life a little easier. Like many people, we have been quarantined at home for the past couple of months. One major change to having my husband, Charles, working from home is that we need to […]
I’m Outraged and Overwhelmed, but Hopeful
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 share resources in real time, but I wanted to say something here too. Instagram Stories are temporary, while this is more permanent. I am writing […]
What We’ve Been Up To
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 our favorite bars, Queen Mary, and then we had dinner at Pub Royale. Things were still pretty normal then. It didn’t seem weird or irresponsible […]
What to do in Lakeview Chicago
A guide of what to do in Lakeview, Chicago. This large neighborhood includes the smaller neighborhoods of both Wrigleyville, the Southport Corridor, and Boystown and runs beside Lake Michigan. When I first moved to Chicago I lived in Lakeview. This neighborhood is one of my favorites. It’s residential and has a neighborhood feel, yet there […]
Raspberry Lemon Scones
Raspberry Lemon Scones have a light fresh lemon flavor and whole raspberries. They are loaded with flavors that I associate with spring. The best way to serve them is with a smear of clotted cream or lemon curd. I love scones because they are so easy to make, and I usually have all the ingredients […]
We Are Moving!
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 are moving. At the end of last year we put a deposit down on a place that is being constructed. The development team says that […]
What to do in the Gold Coast, Chicago
A guide of what to do in the Gold Coast, a Chicago neighborhood along Lake Michigan known for luxurious shopping and dining. The Gold Coast is one of the best areas for shopping. As you walk north, the Gold Coast becomes more and more residential, with some of the most desirable streets in Chicago being […]
Quick and Easy Weekday Lunches
Working from home means eating lunch at home. I am sharing a collection of quick and easy weekday lunches that you can make and enjoy without taking too much time out of your workday. I am sharing two different types of weekday work from home lunches here, some that can be made in advance and […]