Is it just me, or do your significant others not understand what goes into entertaining guests? As much as I love my man, he is absolutely notorious for calling me at 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday to let me know that his college buddy is in town or a work colleague is coming over for dinner. Every time I get that call, I can feel my blood begin to boil. I think that he thinks I'm some fairy god mother who swings her magic spatula and out comes a fabulous dinner. With just a little ... [ Read More ]
How to Throw the Perfect Thanksgiving Farewell Brunch
Hosting Thanksgiving in your home is a huge undertaking. Not only do you have the pressure of creating a memorable meal that everyone looks forward to all year, but you may have out of town guests that need entertaining beyond just the holiday meal. A post-Thanksgiving breakfast is always a must with my family and every year it feels like we are scrambling to put something nice together. Since I'm hosting the holiday the first time this year (and I'm all about making things as easy as ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips To Planning the Perfect Childs Playdate
I swear, everyday I’m learning something new as I navigate this whole, "new mom" thing. Elia is almost a year and a half and she's finally starting to get to an age where her little personality is blossoming. As most of you know, I elected not to put Elia in daycare, so she spent much of her first year hanging out with me, my husband and our nanny Chi Chi. When Elia turned one, I began to feel like I really need to get her interacting with more kids. I talked to my mom squad (every girl needs ... [ Read More ]
Pinterest Perfect (but totally simple) Fall Centerpieces!
Halloween has barely passed us by, but Thanksgiving is already on the mind! This year is the first time I am hosting my own Thanksgiving and I couldn't be more excited (and freaked out!) I can handle the turkey and all the fixings, but admittedly, my decorating skills aren't exactly up to snuff. To be honest, I am known as the queen of Pinterest fails. I always try, but usually end up discouraged and I throw away my project. Then I go out, purchase what I need to decorate and end up spending ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips to Host the PERFECT Baby Shower!
A few weeks ago, I hosted a baby shower for my best friend, Brett, from Her Tasty Life. She is due with her little man next month and it's literally one year to the date that my daughter, Elia was born. Brett and I keep saying that we are SUCH good friends, we even conceived on the same night, just one year apart, lol! Hosting a baby shower for Brett is no small task. If you follow her, you will know that she sums up all things style, fabulous and fancy. I, on the other hand, am more of a ... [ Read More ]
3 Tips to throw the PERFECT Girl’s Night In
In a few weeks, one of my closest friends, Kelly from Eat Travel Rock is moving to LA. While the thought of her not being in the same city as me literally makes my stomach hurt, I had to face reality and help put together the perfect girls night to send her off. Since we've both currently live in the same building, we decided it would be fun to host a fun night with our girlfriends in our building, Parc Huron, since it literally has some of the most incredible amenities in the city. Our guest ... [ Read More ]
The Ultimate Kids Birthday Party (for my 30 year old Husband)
This past weekend, my husband, Dan, turned 30 years old! Planning a birthday party while almost 9 months pregnant is not an easy task to begin with. When I asked him what he wanted to do, he was really vague and just said he wouldn't mind hanging out with me and a few friends at his favorite adult arcade, FTW (For The Win) in Streeterville. Since it was a big milestone birthday, I knew I had to make it special for him. Dan has always been a little kid at heart, so I thought, "why not throw ... [ Read More ]
My Pinterest Perfect Baby Sprinkle at Cafe Spiaggia
This past weekend, I experienced one of the most beautifully put together gatherings of my entire life at Cafe Spiaggia. The best part? This little soiree happened to be thrown for me to celebrate the upcoming birth of my little girl. Now I have to be honest, from the day I found out I was pregnant, I never intended on having a a Baby Shower. Not only is it considered somewhat taboo in the Jewish religion (we love our superstitions), but I also just got married a year ago and had a ton of ... [ Read More ]
How to throw a Memorable New Years Eve Party (without stressing yourself out)
Can you believe it's almost New Year's Eve?! Where did 2015 even go? Every year around this time, we're faced with the same choice as to how we will celebrate this festive occasion. Do we go out and celebrate at a restaurant or bar or do we stay in and perhaps host our own party? The majority of the time, my friends and I opt for the first option. Going out usually means less stress, less mess, and more freedom (however, it usually comes with a hefty price tag.) Last year, I decided to ... [ Read More ]
How to Throw the Ultimate Friendsgiving
This time of year, it seems like everyone is throwing or attending a Friendsgiving! While these parties are typically far from your traditional family dinner, they’re usually super fun and filled with delicious food! Have you ever thought of throwing one yourself, but worried about breaking the bank? What if I told you throwing the ultimate dinner party was super simple and you won’t have to worry about spending your life savings? I’ve teamed up with Coca Cola to share everything you need to ... [ Read More ]