Chicago in the summer is magical, but sometimes it feels so good to get out of the city. On a recent weekend, I escaped the busy pace of the Chicago …

It’s back to school and back to the grind season. Even though I have been out of school for a full decade (wow that went by fast), I think of …

A collection of healthy and hearty avocado toast recipes that can be served for dinner. It’s an avocado toast world and we are just lucky enough to live in it. …

Today I am sharing 5 things that I bring on every vacation. These are the things that come with me no matter where I am going. Let’s get to the …

Three classic desserts come together to create this Chocolate Chip Cookie and Brownie S’mores Cake! This dessert is made with layers of brownie, marshmallow, and chocolate, and it topped with a …

A guide of what to eat in New Orleans – these are the 11 foods you cannot miss! When you think of New Orleans you probably think of two foods: …

When I was invited to a luau themed barbecue to kick off my friend’s weekend-long bachelorette party, I volunteered to bring something to eat. When I couldn’t decide what to …

It’s the middle of summer, but the recent fall-like weather in Chicago has reminded me that I need to take advantage of every last warm day. Sometimes that means having …

How did people plan trips before the internet? Even with the internet, it can be a struggle. Today I thought I would tell you about my method for travel planning …

SheddBLU is one of my favorite events of the summer. This was our fourth time attending the annual fundraiser for the Shedd Aquarium, and it was incredible as always. Somehow …

Charles and I have a tradition of going away for the Fourth of July long weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We spent our first anniversary in Boston, and the …