The best part about a STAYcation is the fun in discovering your own backyard. I appreciate my city more and more with each passing visit forcing me to play tourist and unearth all the amazing things Chicago has to offer. Such was the case when I packed up the family for a weekend at Public Hotel.
Read MoreI'm excited to launch a new series here on 101 things i love. STAY is a series dedicated to discovering your own backyard...the ultimate staycation experience, if you will. The idea came to fruition after countless nights of my husband and I sitting with laptops on our laps and furrowed brows wondering when our next opportunity would be to truly disconnect. Hence, the quick STAYcation was born with the opportunity to scoop the girls up and drive somewhere just to indulge in spa robes, hotel pools and copious happy hours...and plenty of cocktail peanuts.
Read MoreIt's almost here. That one day a year where us mothers get the luxury of a blissful manicure/pedicure all to ourselves...1.5 hours of heaven. Sound right? That's my usual gift which I happily accept each year because it just never gets old. 1.5 hours of no one asking for a snack, help in the potty or asking for a change of clothes because they spilled bubbles on the 4th outfit of the day. Not that I'm complaining...
Read MoreI met Ashleigh before either of us had sprouted a baby bump let alone the toddlers that run our lives currently. I mean that in the best of ways. Of course. And, we can thank the blogging world for our friendship...proof that invaluable gifts come from this little side hobby.
Read MoreI've always been a lover of cosmetics. And the way they smell. Is that weird? Probably...don't answer that! I have to tell you that since becoming a mom, I've been on the quest to find the PERFECT concealer, which: is a problem that has since been solved thanks to IT Cosmetics. Highly recommend you getting your hands on some, stat!
Read MoreMy husband purchased a new grill last month and it finally arrived over the weekend. First up on his list was to smoke a turkey breast. It was amazing but that's a post for a different day. I was charged with the sides which is truly my favorite chore of any meal.
Read MoreBack at it again! March went quick, here is last month's recap via Instagram! You can tell it's Spring because the color is returning to my feed which I am a big fan of, admittedly. With Easter came the pastels, bunny ears and lotsa chocolate. No complaints on that front.
Read MoreSorry for the profanity folks but that's the name of the recipe. I kid you not.
When my husband told me about this recipe I felt that sure...it's probably going to be a good sandwich. In all actuality: it's the best Fu*#$ng sandwich I've ever bit into.
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