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 […]
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This Little Piggy
**Non-food post ahead. Though admittedly there will still be plenty talk of greens.** Let’s talk money. After all, it’s the subject of today’s #FebPhotoADay. Although the above piggy bank is mainly used for spare change and random one-dollar coins, it’s also the ubiquitous symbol for saving. [History lesson: The name originated from “pygg,” a type […]
The Birthday Girl Named Lauren
When your night includes a surprise ride on the Holiday Train, you know you did something right. Yesterday was all about my friend Lauren, who turns the big 2-5 this weekend. Today, in fact! I met up with Lauren and our friend Kelli in the late afternoon to do a bit of pre-celebrating in the […]
Adventures In Evanston
Thank you all for the kind words about the SHAPE Magazine nomination. If you’re a new visitor to my blog, welcome! I would love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to say hi! One thing I’ve noticed since graduating two years ago is how much more I appreciate my trips up to Evanston. Recently, […]
{Not In My Back} Yard House
Hi Friends!! Is it Thursday already? What a week. I’m actually very excited for tonight because I am taking Bobby out on a date. 🙂 I gave him tickets to see Dralion by Cirque du Soleil for Christmas and we are off to the the-a-ter (do I sound cultured?) tonight. Yes, it sounds like a […]
Pinch Me, I’m Applehappy.
I like to eat, eat, eat, apples and…apples! But apple cider donuts sure aren’t too bad, either. 😉 Hey, friends! I thank you all for continuing to bear with me these next two weeks. With 11 days (say what?!) to go until the wedding, my head is swimming with to-dos. But I did have some […]
Life Well Lived: BlogHer Part II + NYC!
Today is Friday! That means hundreds of wonderful ladies are coming to my town – Chicago – for the Healthy Living Summit! I’ve already been reading several posts from some great bloggers talking about the sights they have seen and what they have done so far. It’s so interesting to read their perspectives on the […]
Cooking Mojo Jojo
**Winners of the SUBWAY giveaway announced at the end – did I catch you scrolling? ;)** First of all, a big birthday shout out to Savvy Julie! Plus, delayed birthday wishes to Mama Pea. Wonderful friends and bloggers – I love May birthdays! Have you heard of The Powerpuff Girls? That’s where the inspiration for […]