Why All Moms Need Kleenex! PLUS, New Mom Gift Basket Ideas! I am often asked how things are going as a new mom, especially with finding a balance between raising him and running my businesses. I normally offer a quick, general reply of “it’s good”, “we’re figuring it out” or “it’s definitely been an…
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Refreshing the Master Bedroom on a Budget
Bryan and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage this week. Thursday to be exact! I know it’s not a BIG milestone but it definitely feels like one for us when we look back at everything those 5 years have included: 4 homes (we moved a lot!), 1 major career change, 2 new businesses built, 1…
Essential Items for this Bag Lady’s On-the-Go Lifestyle
I’ve Become a Crazy Bag Lady with an On-the-Go Lifestyle and Keeping these Items on Hand Helps Me Do it All! Lately, I’ve been feeling like the bag lady. I went from never carrying a purse to being defined by the bag that I am carrying at the moment on my on-the-go lifestyle. My large, colorful…
The Oscar! A Ginger Champagne Cocktail
The Oscar! A Ginger Champagne Cocktail is perfect for celebrating the Oscars, New Year’s Eve, a new Engagement or just a fun date night at home! A Two Ingredient Ginger Champagne Cocktail Perfect for your Oscar Night – Light, Bubbly and Refreshing! Oh the Oscars! I’m not an awards show kind of gal, but I…
Valentine’s Day Outfits for the Whole Family
Valentine’s Day has never been a big, dramatic production at our house, meaning there are no gifts, big bouquets of flowers being delivered at my house or fancy date nights at hotels (not that I would ever turn those things down 😉 ). That doesn’t mean we don’t love to celebrate though because, of course, The…
Losing My Buddy and a Part of Myself
I have always known that I was lucky. It’s not that life didn’t have its struggles; it always does. But even as a kid, I knew I won the mom lottery, and it’s one of the last things I ever told her … I can’t say I never got annoyed with her, especially when she…
5 Reasons You Should Visit CH Distillery
I have grown up in the suburbs of Chicago since age 3 and have now lived in the city itself for over 3 years. Want to know one of my favorite things about living here? There is always more to discover! I could live in the city for the next 40 years, and I would…
Garlic Herbed Skillet Potatoes + Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu
Simple and Savory Garlic Herbed Skillet Potatoes. Plus, a Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu you will love! Bryan and I stay away from the restaurant craze that is Valentine’s Day, especially here in the city where they try to cram in extra couples and call it bistro style. If I wanted to have dinner inches away from…
Valentine’s Day Recipes to Love
Delicious Valentine’s Day Recipes that everyone will love! I feel like I say this all the time, but where has time gone?! We are only a few days away from February which means we are only a couple weeks away from Valentine’s Day. How do you like to celebrate? Is Valentine’s Day a little thing…
Cherry Crisp for Two
At home date nights deserve a delicious Cherry Crisp for Two dessert recipe! While I love ending date night at home with a dessert, I hate having leftovers in the house forever. When you work from home, having yummy treats laying around is a bit too trying on the will power. So I’ve decided to…