Introducing Floured By Block

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I’ve been excited to share this post for quite some time because it features the amazing work of one of my closest friends, Kayla Block. She’s been one of my besties since high school and is also the founder of the growing Floured By Block, a home baking business that creates incredible cookies, cakes, and […]

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Brilliance: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Brilliance: The Orchid Show

On Friday the Chicago Botanic Garden opened its Brilliance: The Orchid Show and I was lucky enough to have tickets and attend with a few of my friends. If you are looking for a Valentine or Galentine’s date idea or need to take a break from winter and enjoy some gorgeous flowers that remind you […]

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Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The trees, small ponds, and other floral fauna of the gardens are made even more beautiful by the twinkling displays of Lightscape. Interested in going? Well than read on to check out some of the beautiful sights and learn how […]

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Introducing Chicago Food Planet

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A few weeks ago I was invited to explore the Gateway to the West Loop Food Tour by Chicago Food Planet. I’ve been wanting to explore more of Chicago and enjoy being a tourist in my own city – so this was a perfect opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. Chicago Food Planet is the […]

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5 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Chicago

Halloween Chicago

Halloween is my favorite holiday. Not only is it a day that gives you an excuse to dress up in costume but I love the spooky decor and almost every activity associated with celebrating Halloween night. Haunted houses, scary movies, pumpkin carving, I’m into it all. For those of you based in Chicago, I’ve gathered […]

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Exploring Evanston IL

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The weather in Chicago has been perfect these last few weeks so Ted and I wanted to do something different. We debated where to go, but weren’t in the mood to go very far so we took a drive up to Evanston, IL for a fun “faux day trip.” Evanston of is a unique mixture […]

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