A run-down of how we fit a lot into a short trip with 17 students! Day 1: Washington D.C. Memorials! The National Mall is worth exploring and it’s easy to get to lots of different sites. We hit the Washington Monument, the WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr.… Read More Travel: D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (with middle schoolers)
Chicago is a great place to explore and try new things, but when you live here, you want at least a few places you can rely on when you’re not feeling as adventurous or you’re taking some out-of-towners to! Here’s a (small) list of my favorites that get revisited again and again. Pub Royale Easily… Read More 6 Chicago Restaurants Worth Frequenting
Unless you’re already knowledgable about wine (kudos to you), you’ve probably been in a restaurant or the wine aisle at your grocery store and just stared at your possibilities. The names, years, and locations on the bottles all confuse you and you end up selecting one because of one of three things: You’ve had it… Read More Learning About Wine When You’re Starting From Scratch
Winter is difficult for those of us who aren’t really into winter outdoor activities. I’d much rather stay in by the fire with some hot cocoa or wine instead of be out on the slopes or snowshoeing. Take that lack of desire to be outside in the winter and add in the Chicago wind? It’s… Read More Day-Date for a Chicago Winter
A while ago (ok, quite a while) I wrote a post about how we were looking for a coffee table to fit our space. Since then I’ve gone back and forth about the best option. For a while I thought we absolutely needed a low profile rectangle, then I switched to the idea of 2… Read More The Double Duty Coffee Table
HELLO! Happy 2017! I know it’s been a while, and I won’t bore you with all the busyness of my life for the past 3 months. Just know I’m here and ready to jump back in! I’ve been working on some home tweaks lately, and I’ve discovered a few great places to shop for affordable… Read More 3 Home Decor Sites That You CAN Afford
One of the greatest parts of blogging is it gives you opportunities to talk with other creatives and support small business ventures. I had such an opportunity that I’m sharing with you today! Amy is from my hometown, and although she now lives in Detroit and I’m in Chicago, I’ve been following the growth of her… Read More Meet the Owner: The Gem Co. & One Stitch Away (GIVEAWAY!)
