A collection of easy costume ideas for men! Many of these men’s Halloween costumes can be assembled by using things you probably have at home already. During our 3+ months of quarantine, Charles’s company hosted virtual happy hours and we thought it was funny for him to wear a different costume each week – his […]
Caramelized Onion and Cauliflower Soup
A rich and creamy caramelized onion and cauliflower soup that is the perfect healthy comfort food meal. The wonderful thing about cauliflower soup is that it has a creamy taste and texture, even though it doesn’t contain any cream. Once pureed, the cauliflower becomes creamy. This is the type of soup that warms you up […]
Baby Shower Gift / New Mom Gifts
Looking for a baby shower gift or a gift for a new mom? Here are my picks. Since Gwen entered the world, I have received many messages from people asking for help selecting gifts for friends who are expecting. I’ve gathered up some of my favorite gift ideas here. These gifts are thoughtful and all […]
Easy Fleurs de Prairie Rosé Spaghetti Bolognese
This quick and easy to make Fleurs de Prairie Rosé Spaghetti Bolognese is the perfect end of summer / start of fall recipe – it’s a lighter version of comfort food that combines the rich flavors of ground beef and tomatoes with the fresh taste of rosé. Today I am excited to be teaming up […]
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Farfalle
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Farfalle is a 20 minute dinner recipe that I grew up eating, and fell in love with again as an adult. It is one of the easiest recipes you can ask for, and the speedy preparation time makes it a perfect weeknight dinner option. When I was growing up I […]
Easy Two Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. This recipe for an easy two-ingredient chia seed pudding is a go-to for meal prepping snacks! I’ve teamed up with my local grocery store, Jewel-Osco to share how I use O Organics® and Open Nature® plant-based products to […]
Experiences That Make You a Chicagoan
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 idea how long I would stay in Chicago – I was just ready to get out of NYC. In the past 12 years I’ve met […]
An Italian Themed Date Night Pizza Party
This post has been sponsored by Mutti®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This summer, we are looking for ways to create memories while staying at home. We aren’t quite ready to venture out with our newborn daughter, Gwen, so we are shopping at our local Jewel Osco and cooking more at home. Recently, […]
20+ Weekend Brunch Recipes
These weekend brunch recipes will turn breakfast into an event and an ideal way to start your weekend. From classic egg dishes to muffins and french toast, this list has something for everyone. Weekend Brunch Recipes: This list is divided into savory brunch recipes, sweet brunch recipes, and recipes you can prepare in advance. Use these […]
Lunch Prep with O Organics Essentials
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. I am excited to be teaming up with O Organics® (available at Jewel-Osco) to talk about our lunch prep essentials and our new work from home routine now that baby Gwen has arrived! It’s that time of year […]
Products That Got Us Through Our First Weeks As Parents
I thought that I would share the MVP products that made our lives easier during our first weeks as parents. Being pregnant during a pandemic came with a good amount of anxiety. I tried to channel that energy into preparing for the arrival of our baby. I dove into articles online and asked friends what […]
No Bake Nutella Pie
It would be impossible to over exaggerate how delicious this pie no bake Nutella Pie is. It’s simply magical, both in taste, and the fact that it takes only 15 minutes of active preparation time. My friends thought that this pie tastes similar to chocolate silk pie – but its so much easier to make. […]