Queen of the Land of Twigs 'N Berries
Motherhood, Chicago Style
With the fast pace of the holiday season, it can feel impersonal and rushed. I mean, how exciting is it to give or receive a gift card? You can take back the spirit of the season by taking a more personal approach to the holidays. How? Well, from ordering meaningful and personalized gifts for loved […]
One of the worst things about the holidays is all of the errands you have to run in order to get all of the things you need to decorate for Christmas, not to mention the gifts for family and friends, as well as tracking down the other “extras” that make the holiday season so special. […]
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright…and at a discount thanks to ComEd! The energy company is extending discounts to some of Chicagoland’s best light displays again this year, as well as hosting holiday light exchanges so your house can look just like the Griswald’s…but without the high energy bill. Before you leave home, […]
Thanksgiving is my absolute FAVORITE holiday. Why? Well, there’s football on all day long (including my beloved Bears this year!), it is a day to feast without feeling an ounce of guilt, and it is the one day a year when thankfulness is at the forefront. We are not the type to rush through our […]
‘Tis the season for getting together with friends and family to celebrate over food, drinks…and sometimes in cramped quarters. What to do when you want to maintain the festive holiday spirit even while sharing beds and bathrooms with out of towners? Try these stress free hacks for making houseguests guests feel at home. This post […]
There’s not much that Chicagoans can all agree on, but on Sundays (and sometimes Monday or Thursday nights) we are ALL on the same team and sing “Bear Down” as one. And since the Chicago Bears have been stepping up their play, Soldier Field is becoming packed with blue and orange clad fans of all […]
It’s about that time when your calendar is filled with party after party, whether if it is a work holiday party, Christmas cookie exchange, or the grand daddy of them all—Thanksgiving dinner. So while you thank your lucky stars that you didn’t get stuck with the hosting duties this year, think about how you can […]
The only good thing about summer coming to an end? The kickoff of the NFL season! We bleed orange and blue in our house and have been counting down to the Bears season opener since the school year began. You too? Then don’t miss my guide for How to Throw the Ultimate 2018 NFL Kickoff […]
As excited as I am to get a break from being a cruise director and doling out snacks 24/7, there is something about the end of summer break that makes me so incredibly sad. Maybe it’s that the gorgeous weather will be gone soon and Chicago will soon be cold and gray for at least […]
Photo by Amy Bone Photography I wish you were here right now sitting next to me. In my office, with the window open to take advantage of the summer breeze, eyeing the clock and making a mental note of how much time is left before having a glass of wine is acceptable, listening to my […]