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 ]
A Travel Agency For Kids is Opening in Chicago!
What if I told you that on March 18th, your kids could get a round-trip ticket to Planet of Evil Unicorns, Stinky Broccoli Forest or Cotton Candy Swamp? Well, get their bags packed, because it's happening! Let's face it, now more than ever, kids aren't being given the opportunity to stretch their imagination. With all the screen-time distractions and video games, it's just going to keep getting more difficult. Well, Radio Flyer is set-out to change all that by opening up the first ever travel ... [ Read More ]
3 Mistakes Network Marketers are Making (and how to avoid it)
Over the past few years, network marketing has made a complete resurgence (and in my opinion, has gotten a little bit of a well-deserved makeover). Hundreds of thousands of women (and men) are flocking to this career path because of it's flexibility and the promise of making some pretty big money with a very low upfront investment --usually less than $200. The idea? Sell some products to your friends, family and acquaintances and while your at it, recruit some of them to join your sales team. ... [ Read More ]
A Foodie’s Guide to Telluride
Over the course of my life, I've had a few, "pinch me", moments that make me wonder what I did to deserve such a blessed and abundant existence. Those rare moments I'm speaking of happened to occur multiple times during my recent trip to Telluride, Colorado. Everything about this place is truly magical and unlike anything I've ever seen before. If you haven't heard of Telluride before, it's actually a former mining town turned luxury ski destination set deep in the Rocky Mountains. The area ... [ 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 ]
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 ]
How I transformed my body in 30 days!
Six months ago I had a beautiful baby girl. While having a new baby has been the most wonderful thing, I've had a really difficult time coping with how it impacted my body. You always hear people tell new Moms that they should embrace their new body, love their curves and feel proud for their accomplishments. For me, that was much easier said than done. To be honest, my difficulty wasn't necessarily all about my weight. I just didn't feel good. I was out of shape, I felt so tired and ... [ Read More ]
Bootler – It’s like Google for Food Delivery!
Have you ever gone to order food delivery and found yourself checking multiple apps to see who has the best fees and delivery times? Story of my life. What can I say, I like a deal! Now, there is an app the can help! Meet, Bootler! Bootler is a Chicago-based food and alcohol delivery search engine that pulls together data from lots of different food delivery services (like Postmates and Grubhub) and tells you which service has the best price and fastest delivery. Since not every restaurant ... [ Read More ]
Curly’s BBQ Pulled Pork Shepards Pie
Hi Guys! If you know me, you know I love a contest. When I found out that Curly's BBQ was having a tailgate recipe contest, I just HAD to participate! What can I say, I'm a competitive little bugger... The mission? Create a quick & easy dish (using Curly's BBQ) that can be served as a Basketball Game Day party recipe for family and friends. Without hesitation I knew what I was going to make. Pulled Pork Shepard’s Pie topped with mashed sweet potatoes! It's easy to make and there is not ... [ Read More ]
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (Paleo/Whole 30 Friendly)
When it comes to breakfast, I have always had a hard time eating healthy. I'm not much of an egg person and I feel like that only leaves me with carb-heavy options like waffles, pancakes and muffins. Recently, I've been really focused on shedding these last 10lbs of baby weight, so I've had to start thinking of breakfast dishes that were low-car, high-protein and dairy-free. Once I created this sweet potato hash, having a healthy, nutrient dense, breakfast became a whole lot easier (and more ... [ Read More ]
