Happy Friday!! For some reason I was a day ahead this entire week so I’m glad it finally really is Friday! Kevin, my sister, and I are going down to Alabama to visit my brother and sister-in-law for the weekend and I am so excited to see them! It should be a fun brother and…
Archives for October 2015
Sideline Style: Purdue Boilermakers
When it comes to college game day fashion, I usually can be found wearing a Purdue t-shirt or sweatshirt with jeans depending on the time of year. While I usually don’t dress up to tailgate or go to games I think it’s fun to switch up my standard t-shirt look every once in a while. …
Applesauce Muffins (Gluten Free)
This past weekend we went apple picking and I came home with almost three dozen apples of six different varieties. While I plan on cutting some up for quick snacks, the others I have big plans to use for some baking projects like my apple crisp recipe. Last night I made my first couple of apple…
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
When Dinosaur Bar-B-Que first opened in Chicago back in April, this New York based barbecue chain was the talk of the town. All foodies and barbecue lovers anxiously waited in anticipation for the store’s arrival. Kevin and I actually sampled Dinosaur for the first time at the Windy City Smokeout this summer. We tried their…
Weekend Recap
You guys! I just had the best weekend! The best and most fun I’ve had in a long time. The weather was amazing and I got to spend quality time with the people I love most. My heart is full! FRIDAY | Kevin was so sweet and planned a little getaway for us this weekend. …
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful week. We have a full but relaxing weekend planned and am looking forward to another weekend of fun. Here are my five thoughts for this Friday. ONE | This afternoon Kevin and I are driving up to Lake Geneva, WI for the weekend. Around this time…
Fall Porch Decor
Living in a condo has its perks like not having to shovel snow, mow the lawn, etc. However when it comes to being able to decorate outside for the seasons, there isn’t much space to do that. My MIL gave me a pretty fall wreath several years ago that I hang on our front door…
Butternut Squash, Kale, and Quinoa Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Last week I had my monthly dinner club with some of my girlfriends from church. Our theme for October was “fall food”. For our dinner club, we rotate houses each month and whoever hosts prepares the main course while the rest of us bring the sides and dessert. This month the main course served was…
Labriola Cafe & Bakery
One of my favorite restaurants to grab lunch or a casual dinner out is Labriola Cafe. Any time Kevin and I are out shopping in Oak Brook we always make a point to eat at Labriola. There menu has everything from sandwiches to salads, pizza, pasta, and burgers. There really is something for everyone’s taste…
Weekend Recap
Hey there! Sorry for the late post today! I had a fun-filled weekend with my best girls and after they left yesterday I was too busy cuddling up under blankets at home to write this post. 🙂 This weekend my friends Jacki and Erin came to Chicago for a girls weekend with me and our…