High Five for Friday! Can you believe it is already Labor Day weekend?? Where did the summer go? I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for a relaxing three day weekend with some fun mixed in there too. Whatever you are up to, I hope you have a great last weekend of…
Archives for August 2014
Four Years
Four years ago today, I walked down the aisle and said “I do”. Today I look back at the day and feel like I barely even knew my now husband even though we had dated for five years prior to getting married. I can say with complete honesty that marriage is hard and is nothing…
Thursday Things – Groupon Coupons
I love using Groupon to find restaurant deals for date nights, but did you know they now offer coupons as well? Groupon Coupons are available in several different categories including but not limited to Apparel, Health & Beauty, Travel, and some of my favorites: Food & Gourmet and House & Home. I’m always searching online…
Kick Off Week – Tailgate Snacks
With college football kicking off this weekend, I can’t help but get excited for tailgating! Even though the Purdue football team hasn’t been the best in recent years, my group of college friends always manages to get together in West Lafayette for a game each year. I love that I live a short two hour…
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.
It’s no secret that I love pizza! Normally I am not a huge fan of Chicago deep dish style, but there is one exception and that is at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. More commonly known to Chicagoans as just “Oven Grinders”, this restaurant is a must try for sure! Located in the basement…
Weekend Recap – Minneapolis
Good morning afternoon! Sorry for the late post today, but I didn’t get home until late last night from Minneapolis. I had the best weekend with my girlfriends and I’m so excited to recap it for you! {thursday} We arrived in Minneapolis late Thursday night. Jacki and I were greeted at the airport by Erin…
High Five for Friday
Happy Friday! Today is a good day because I am in Minneapolis for a girls weekend with my best friends! We all arrived last night and will be spending the next three days together. I have been looking forward to this weekend for months and am so thankful for their friendships! Thanks to our lovely…
Thursday Things – Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Whether you’re ready or not, fall is just around the corner and all of the retailers have let us know with their fall lines already in stores. Today I have put together a list of my fall wardrobe essentials. Having these staple pieces in your closet can last you all season and help you create several…
Banana Bread (Gluten Free)
This weekend when Kevin told me he wanted to try eating gluten free I quickly jumped on board! I did a 30 day gluten free challenge several months ago and could tell a noticeable difference in how I felt. I had some bananas that were extra ripe so decided to make a gluten free banana…
The Dawson
It’s no secret that Kevin and I love going out for Sunday brunch. When The Dawson opened last year it was quickly added to our list of places to try. As are most emerging restaurants in Chicago, The Dawson was opened by people with an already known presence in the city. The Lawless Family who…