Happy Friday! Even though this was a short week, it still feels good for the weekend to be here again! Unfortunately it is supposed to rain on Saturday so I am using that as the perfect excuse to finally tackle our storage unit. It has been on my “to do” list for weeks now so…
Archives for May 2015
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Bucktown/Wicker Park
Happy Thursday and welcome to another edition of the Chicago Neighborhood Guide! Today we are discussing another one of my favorite areas – Bucktown/Wicker Park. It is home to some of my favorite spots including Stan’s Donuts, but I’ll let our local resident tell you about the best places. source Joining us on the blog…
Best Ice Cream in Chicago
To me summer screams ice cream! In fact eating lots of ice cream is on my summer bucket list. I love trying out new local places so today I am sharing with you some of my favorite spots in the Chicago area to indulge in this favorite treat of mine. Jeni’s – 3404 N. Southport…
Charlatan
Last week I met some ladies from my church small group for dinner at Charlatan. Charlatan is a new restaurant on the Chicago food scene that debuted its menu last October. Charlatan is the brainchild of the owners of the popular Little Italy spot, Three Aces. The concept of this new spot is to “bring…
Weekend Recap // Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend + extra day off from work. I know I sure did! We had a couple of beautiful days here in Chicago (minus the rain on Sunday) and I definitely spent as much time outside as possible. FRIDAY | We had early dismissal at work so I…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday!! Even though this week went by really fast I am so glad it’s a three day weekend! I always love Memorial Day weekend because I feel like it’s the official kickoff to summer! We have a few fun plans this weekend including a Sox game and family cookout so I am looking forward…
Summer Bucket List
With summer quickly approaching and weekends filling up with fun activities, I thought it would be a good idea to put together my summer bucket list. My list this year looks pretty similar to my list from last year which is fine because it was a great summer! Visit local Farmers Markets and prepare healthy…
Chicago Farmers Market Guide
If you’ve been coming around here for any length of time then you know I love a good Farmers Market! Heck, it’s even written in my little bio over there. —> Well my favorite season has finally arrived and I cannot wait for the opening of our Farmers Market this Saturday! Fresh produce, flowers, and…
Parkers’ Restaurant and Bar
A few weeks ago Kevin and I joined his parents for dinner at Parkers’ Restaurant and Bar in Downers Grove. The restaurant is located right off of a main highway next to office buildings so can seem unassuming from the outside, but we were all pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. source When we…
Weekend Recap // Minneapolis Baby Shower
Happy Monday, friends! I apologize for the late post today. Unfortunately, my flight kept getting delayed yesterday and I didn’t get home until around 11:30 last night. I am excited to recap my weekend for you though! I had a great trip to Minneapolis for my friend Erin’s baby shower. Erin is one of my…