Queen of the Land of Twigs 'N Berries
Motherhood, Chicago Style
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 […]
Summer is all about the pool, parks, ice cream…but don’t forget about the books. Summer is the slow down season, so pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade, find a comfy spot, and join my summer reading challenge. As a Reading Specialist I know how important consistency is for reading skills to continue to grow […]
Why is it so hard to buy gifts for dads? Seriously, though. I had this problem with my own dad and am encountering the same challenge trying to figure out what to get for my hubby for Father’s Day. I guess it could be something as simple as not inheriting the shopping gene that many […]
It can be tricky trying to get motivated to get to summer camp on time and in happy spirits after a week or two of sleeping in, vegging out on the couch, and getting a break from packing school lunches. Oh wait, this article is supposed to be about the kids, not me…right? But the […]
Out of all the adventures I had with my dad as a kid, I will never forget the great lengths he went to in order to get me to stay in my seat and not whine all through nine innings of baseball. I mean, I could have asked for a pony and he would have […]
Confession time: Up until the age of two, I solely subsisted on hot dogs. Seriously. I wouldn’t really eat anything else and since I have a stubborn Irish streak in me, my parents’ exhausted hands were tied. Now that I’m older and wiser—with a much more adventurous palette—I can see that my parents gave in […]
Looking at the calendar (not at the weather, because clearly Mother Nature is VERY upset with us over the behavior of the human race lately), Spring is here. And for most moms, that means that we should now feel pressured to get rid of all of the clutter in our homes and commit to a […]