If you ask any Mom, most of them will tell you that having a routine for your baby or toddler is a key factor for success. Not only does the predictability make them a happier baby, but it helps you figure out which chunks of time you will have available to do other things (like shower). The mornings are usually a breeze for us since she wakes up at 7:30 and goes back to sleep from 9:30am-11am. The afternoons, however, are a bit more difficult to navigate since I have about 4 hours before she ... [ Read More ]
Latest Obsession: Argo Tea Ready-to-Drink Bottled Teas
If you know ANYTHING about me and my husband, you know we are both self-proclaimed tea-a-holics (yes, I invented and am claiming this word). It doesn't matter the time of day, the two of us are always making tea at home or planning our next trip out to grab a cup from one of our favorite spots, Argo Tea. I always say if you want to find me, check the Michigan ave location of Argo Tea, haha! Recently, I discovered Argo’s Bottled Teas and I simply HAD to share with my fellow tea lovers. First ... [ Read More ]
Real Fruit Tea: A product you NEED to try to believe
If you've been following me for a while, then you know I'm not a huge fan of posting product reviews. To be honest, they usually just feel gimicky and sponsored to me. Then I was introduced to Real Fruit Tea and there was NO way I couldn't tell you guys about it. On the surface, this tea seems like an ordinary jar you'd see in the grocery store aisle. Open it up though and your senses will be challenged and you'll be left saying, "hey, how'd they do that?" SPOILER ALERT: They have a ... [ Read More ]
5 Reasons I’m OBSESSED with Peapod
Between being a new Mom, working full-time and trying to maintain some sliver of a social life, my time is VERY limited. With lots of holiday parties coming up, I need to get to the grocery store and finding time has been nearly impossible. Thankfully, I discovered Peapod. This awesome service allows me to grocery shop right from my computer or mobile device and have the groceries delivered whenever I need them. The great thing is, Peapod has everything you would find at your favorite grocery ... [ Read More ]
Hey Chicago, Baskin Robbins is coming to your front door!
Guys, I'm SO excited, so I HAD to share. Last week, Baskin-Robbins announced that they are testing delivery service via DoorDash in Chicago! This is amazing because now whenever you get a craving for a polar pizza (or any one of their amazing options), you can get it delivered right to your door without even leaving your couch! In fact, this was actually a life saver a few days ago! You see, as a new Mom, I have a little bit of "mommy brain" and keep forgetting about different plans I have. ... [ Read More ]
A Mediterranean Feast with Wild Garden
Earlier this week, I received a box of products from Wild Garden to test out (I guess my job does have its perks). I've always want to cook Mediterranean food, but to be honest, after purchasing all the herbs/spices that I would need to make the marinades, I end up spending way too much money. Since Wild Garden's marinades and sides have everything you need, I was instantly inspired and ready to take on a Mediterranean dinner! For my Mediterranean feast, I decided to make 4 different ... [ Read More ]
My life is like noosa® yoghurt (no…it really is)
I know what you're thinking. "I don't get it, Erica, how could your life possibly be like noosa® yoghurt?" Allow me to explain... The other morning I received a huge complimentary delivery from noosa® yoghurt. After perusing through the 9 different flavors they sent me, I decided to have some for breakfast. I grabbed the sweet & tart, strawberry rhubarb yoghurt and sat outside on my balcony. As I was eating the farm fresh yoghurt, I started to reflect on how drastically my life ... [ Read More ]
Product Review: Daiya Dairy-Free Cheesecake
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of previewing Daiya's new line of frozen dairy-free cheesecakes at a launch event in Chicago. I know what you're probably thinking, "How could a dairy-free cheesecake possibly taste good?" I mean lets be real, anything that is dairy-free, gluten-free AND soy-free has to taste like cardboard right? Well, check out this video below to see some bloggers opinions on this new product line. You may even recognize ... [ Read More ]
Swiss Diamond: Diamonds are a chef’s best friend!
As someone who loves to cook, I’ve tried every pot, pan and cooking utensil on the planet. I thought I used the best of the best, until I had the opportunity to try Swiss Diamond cookware. It all started when a friend of mine, Chloe, invited me over for dinner. She isn’t much of a cook, so she planned on ordering out. When she asked me where we should order from, I told her that we should cook something together instead! She reluctantly agreed and we headed out to buy the ingredients to make ... [ Read More ]
JuiceRX: That I Week I Ate Raw & Vegan
As many of you know last week, I made the goal of kick-starting my wedding diet with a complete raw/vegan challenge. Since I'm not a fan of straight juice cleanses, I scoured the internet in hopes of finding a company that provided both raw vegan juices & foods. After reading lots of reviews and looking through menus, I chose JuiceRX based out of Chicago (although they deliver all over the country). What I thought would be one of the more difficult weeks of my life actually turned out ... [ Read More ]