My Fall Bucket List

I am a lover of all things Fall. Always an oddball, I welcome the chill in the air, the rainy days, and love seeing the leaves change color. For the past few years I’ve been traveling during my favorite season. Two years ago we were in Peru and last year central Europe so I haven’t […]

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My 100th Post & Blogging Tips

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The other week as I was getting a few blog posts ready, I noticed that I was approaching 100 blog posts. Yes one hundred ! WHAT !? I started this blog in 2016 wanting to have a creative outlet and take on a new project. Now, a little over two years later, I can’t believe […]

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My Urban Garden

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I’ve grown up in a family that loves to garden, but even though I don’t have my own patch of earth I still indulge my green thumb each year with my  little urban garden.  I might have jumped the gun this year, but this weekend I sprinted to my local home depot and spent too much […]

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My Chicago Winter Survival Guide

Winter in Chicago can be brutal. Lately its been extremely cold and my body and skin (it’s so dry) keep feeling the effects. In between working and trying to carve out some “hygge” moments,  I wanted to share some products that have been helping me stay warm, cozy, and hydrated! Check them out below: Mario […]

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Christmas In Chicago

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Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Chicago Christmas traditions – the city is always a festive place at this time of year and there are so many activities to enjoy. Below are some of my favorite traditions – some are old and from childhood, while some are new. I love my city at this […]

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How To Host A Murder Mystery Party

Happy Halloween! Ever since I was a kid, Halloween has been my favorite holiday. From the costumes, the crisp fall days, and the classic slasher flicks – I love everything about this spooky day. To celebrate, I’ve been wanting to host a Halloween party for years and finally made it happen. We did a themed murder […]

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