One of Kevin’s favorite kind of cookies are Peanut Butter Blossoms. We usually only make these around Christmas so when he started eating gluten free last year I had to figure out a way for him to still be able to enjoy his favorite holiday treat. These cookies are only five ingredients and you would…
Archives for December 2015
Favorite Brunch Dishes
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time then you know I love a good brunch! I’m pretty sure I could breakfast food any time of day. With so many great places to eat brunch in Chicago I haven’t even begun to scratch the service, but I have been to several good…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! I had another fun weekend that I can’t wait to tell you about so let’s jump right in, shall we? FRIDAY | I had the day off work and spent most of it cleaning, running a few errands, and wrapping gifts. My mom and sister arrived late that evening and while I was…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! I’m looking forward to another fun Christmas-y weekend! My mom and sister are driving up to Chicago and we are doing our annual tradition of Holiday Tea at The Drake. I can’t wait! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Here are my five things for this Friday: ONE | I put…
All Things Cozy
I absolutely love being cozy! Pretty much as soon as I walk in the door at night I change into comfy clothes and make sure I am cozy for the rest of the evening. This is especially true in the winter during the colder months. Nothing says cozy like a pair of pajamas, slippers, and…
Reindeer Cupcakes
A couple of years ago Kevin volunteered with a program at our church that tutored kids from one of the neighborhood schools. For their Christmas party I was asked to bring in some treats for the kids. Along with my M&M and Chocolate Chip Cookies I also made the cutest Reindeer Cupcakes that were a…
Cochon Volant
When the new Hyatt Centric Hotel opened in Chicago’s Loop earlier this year, a popular new restaurant came along with it. Cochon Volant is a French brasserie serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Last week Kevin and I visited for dinner before seeing The Lion King. Kevin was immediately drawn to the menu when he saw…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! This weekend Kevin and I drove back down to West Lafayette for one of my very favorite Christmas traditions: the Purdue Christmas Show! It was a fun but fast weekend. Here is a look at our activities. FRIDAY | We drove down after work and once we arrived my mom, Kevin, and I…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday, friends! After a great weekend at home for Thanksgiving I’m excited to be going back to West Lafayette this weekend for the Purdue Christmas Show! It is by far one of my favorite things about Christmas every year. Whatever you are up to this weekend, I hope it’s wonderful! Here’s a little look…
Chicago Christmas in December
Now that Thanksgiving is over and we are in the month of December, I can officially start celebrating all things Christmas! It really is the most wonderful time of the year! My weekends in December are usually pretty consistent each year as I have certain traditions that I love to do each season. This weekend…