What to do on your day off in Lincoln Park
my autumn 2022 reading list
Sharing some of my most recent reads and what is coming up next on my autumn to-read list!
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six of our favorite Chicago city parks with playgrounds
If you’re a parent in the city, you’re probably like me and always on the hunt for a fun park/playground for your little ones. Lately, my youngest has been obsessed with going to the playground and asks almost everyday— so…
View Postthe perfect family-friendly, fall day at Kuipers Family Farm
If you’re a parent like me, or even if you just love all things fall, you’re probably on the hunt each autumn for the perfect place to do all the seasonal things— picking apples, walking through sunflower fields, visiting a…
View PostThe perfect overnight getaway in Manchester, England
The Windy City Mama’s UK Travel Guide During our last trip to England, my husband and I finally got our first night away together since having Isla. We took the train from Scarborough to Manchester and had the best 24…
View Postfall style trends on sale this Labor Day Weekend from EVEREVE
I can’t believe it’s already September, which means fall is almost here! I love that LDW starts September each year because there are always such great sales! Fall style is my absolute favorite, and this year, I’ve partnered with EVEREVE…
View Posthere’s 5 local, independent bookstores in Chicago you need to check out now
Maybe it’s just the English major in me, but I LOVE books and literature of all kinds and little makes me happier than finding a cute, local, indie bookstore to get lost in. These are my top FIVE must-visit bookstores…
View Postgo back in time to these 5 Chicago speakeasies now!
During Prohibition, speakeasies were secret bars, often found hidden in basements with codes required to get in. While we’re 100 years past prohibition, many Chicago speakeasies are still alive and well. Lately, I’ve been on a hunt for these hidden…
View Post9 Independent Chicago Coffee Shops That You NEED to Visit
[That I’ve visited over the last two years!] Looking for new coffee shop to check out in Chicago? Here is a list of almost every shop I’ve visited in the last two years to help you out! [please note: most…
View PostLet’s explore Chicago’s West Loop together
Looking for the perfect “Date Day” here in the city? Look no further! My husband and I had a rare opportunity to go out for a date day on Sunday in the West Loop and it was the perfect mix…
View Postget Inspired
Last weekend when we visited Lake Geneva, we stumbled upon a coffee shop called Inspired. When walking past, we were greeted by two workers who were giving out free samples. One asked if I knew what Inspired was and proceeded…
View Posthow to prepare for your breastfeeding journey
Most experienced moms know that breastfeeding can be a crazy journey– but you know who doesn’t always know that? Expecting moms. how to prepare I always knew I wanted to try breastfeeding, but looking back, especially to my first pregnancy,…
View Postan open letter to my sister
To my amazing little sister on the day before her wedding– Sofie, Almost five years ago, you wrote me a letter after my wedding and I still think about it often. It meant more to me than I could ever…
View Postwhat I’ve been reading: thriller/mystery edition
It’s #InternationalBookDay AND #NationalReadingMonth, so what better way to celebrate than sharing all my recent reads! I didn’t do this intentionally, but somehow I got on a thriller/mystery kick, and you know what, I don’t hate it! So, I figured…
View Postmy journey with Modern Acupuncture
I’ve been receiving acupuncture treatments for a little over a month now and can honestly say it’s changed my life. I, like so many I have talked to, was very weary when I was first approached about trying acupuncture. The…
View Postresources for being actively anti-racist
Firstly, I would like to stay that I know, as a white person, I am privileged, and I will never understand what POC and the Black community are going through– but I know that I need to continue to stand…
View Postwhat I’ve been reading while staying home
hey friends, I feel like it’s been a hot minute since I actually posted to the blog, so I thought I’d update y’all on what I have been reading while we’ve been staying home. Since the stay-at-home order went into…
View PostHere are 9 things to do in Chicago this winter
Okay, I won’t lie— winter in Chicago isn’t my favoriteee season. While I would definitely prefer Chicago in the spring or autumn, the city still has plenty of fun activities to offer during the winter season. Here are a few…
View Postthe best holiday activities in Chicago for the whole family
’Tis the season to experience all the holiday magic in the Chicago area! Whether you’re looking for something to make your weekend festive or to keep your little ones occupied while school is out, the list has got you covered.
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