Happy Thursday! I’ve been a bit out of the loop this week, but I’ve been working and, more importantly, entertaining two of my favorite people. I look forward to sharing more about our adventures in my next post. We’ve had a lot of fun enjoying Chicago in all its summery glory. Papa B. will be […]
Tidbits and Treats
Book + Movie Review: One Day by David Nicholls
It’s been a very relaxing weekend around here. With no set plans other than watching the Open Championship (my heart broke for Adam Scott, but congrats to Ernie Els), I was able to get a lot of reading and writing done, with a little movie watching thrown in for good measure. I’ve had One Day […]
Taste(s) of Chicago
This past weekend brought Bobby’s parents to town for some fun in the (hot) Chicago sun. The temperature held steady in the nineties, but we still managed to pack in a lot of outdoor activities. On Saturday morning, we attended the Taste of Chicago, which I hadn’t been to since 2010. Source The main purpose […]
A Conversation with Farmers and Ranchers
This week I had a thought-provoking lesson in where our food comes from. I was invited by my friend Liz to attend a breakfast with members of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, a “a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners.” The purpose of […]
Bull Riding, Line Dancing + Trail Hiking
…oh my! The final two days of our Arizona adventure brought us to the Buffalo Chip Saloon for some Friday night, “Southwestern style” adventures. You know you are in the right place when you see ten-gallon hats everywhere you look and a bull riding arena in the back of the bar. And so we bought […]
Fabulous Fourth-some
Hey there! Long time, no chat. I’m back into my groove after an excellent looong weekend with family and friends. When I last left you, I was reconnecting with my best friend Sam. The morning of Fourth of July, we woke up bright and early (thanks, time zones) and got the party started with some […]
Happy Fourth of July!
Wishing you and yours a fantastic holiday! I can’t thank you enough for the kind words on my announcement post. It never ceases to amaze me how awesome and supportive all of you are, and you’ve made me that much more excited for what’s next. Yesterday afternoon my head was in the clouds… …and by […]
My Big, Sparkly Announcement: Part Two
Nearly two and a half years ago, I made a big, sparkly announcement that changed my life. Going into business with Jill has been one of the most incredible adventures I’ve ever experienced. The successes we’ve had with POP! Social Media and DreamChamps are my proudest professional moments. But more impressive, I think, is the […]