If I got a dollar for every time someone asked me about my hair, I would be able to quit my job and live on a private island somewhere off the coast of Europe. Okay, maybe I wouldn't be able to live THAT large, but I'd make some extra money for sure! Having a good hair day isn't nearly as hard as you think and today I'm going to share with you 5 tips to help you achieve your #hairgoal moment every single day. Tip #1: Wash your hair once a week. Yes, you read that correctly. I only wash my ... [ 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 ]
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 ]
Sweet and Tangy Watermelon and Pear Slaw
Supposedly, spring is right around the corner (although I'm still waiting to see some signs of it here in Chicago)! Since warmer weather brings happy people wanting to BBQ, there is going to be a desperate need for a fresh and light salad to accompany all your yummy meat! Make sure you’re prepared for your next BBQ with this insanely easy and tasty side dish. I promise you will impress all your friends with this unique looking salad and once they give it a try, they’ll be even more ... [ Read More ]
The Truth about the 2nd Trimester (and some products I live by)
Let me set the stage for you. As I sit here writing this post, I'm laying in bed propped up by 4 pillows. I'm in my underwear (which are starting to become a little tight) and a once baggy pajama shirt that is now a little snug around my midsection. I have intense back pain because I had a meeting this morning that went a little longer than planned (I had to sit for a consecutive two hours). Oh, and to top it off, I have a baby that is kicking me constantly because she doesn't like the ... [ Read More ]
The Instagram Change & What it Means for you (and how to save your account)
What is the Change: Today, Instagram has announced that they will officially be changing their algorithm affecting the way posts are displayed on your feed. Since it's inception, Instagram has always shown photos in chronological order (thus the name INSTAgram). Now, rather than showing you the posts in chronological order, the new algorithm will sort the posts for you based on the "the likelihood you'll be interested in the content, your relationship with the person posting, and the ... [ Read More ]
Lemon Butter Chicken & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (as seen on Windy City Live)
Yesterday I had the most amazing time on Windy City Live! If you missed the segment, no worries! I'm going to tell you how it all went down here (and even share a video of the final presentation). At the top of the show, they gave me a bag of 4 mystery ingredients plus a protein and I had to create a dish in 30 minutes that incorporated each of them. My ingredients were: Caperberries Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spaghetti Balsamic Vinegar Chicken Breast I didn't have much ... [ Read More ]
My Kohler Babymoon
The week I found out I was pregnant, I couldn't help but get excited for my Babymoon! While other people are probably more focused on figuring out a name, buying clothes and furniture, I really wanted to focus on planning a memorable trip for my Husband and I before our lives change forever. I figured I'd have the whole 2nd half of my pregnancy (and the rest of my life) to focus on the baby. There was only one problem and it's name was Zika. Every tropical destination I had been dreaming ... [ Read More ]
Truffle Chicken Salad with Grapes
Simple recipes are my go-to when I have crazy busy weeks and just don’t have the time or energy to whip something up in the kitchen. Even when I'm in a rush, I'm such a foodie and always need something tasty to eat. This Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe is perfect for those hectic times because you can prep it at the start of your week in under and 20 minutes and use it throughout the week for on-the-go meals. Score! Not only is this recipe delicious, it's super flexible, so you can add any ... [ Read More ]
