I love spending time with family and friends, so holiday gatherings make me giddy! I love a full house and the challenge of planning the perfect table setting and menu. When it comes to Thanksgiving day at our house, the planning also includes games or activities that involve all of our guests, and also always includes lots of laughter! Involving…
Last night we were sitting around talking about foods we used to not like that are now some of out favorites. I yelled out “Brussels sprouts!” So when I was a kid and my mom said we were having brussels sprouts for dinner, it would make me dread dinner and really hope one of my friends would invite me over…
If your life is anything like mine, there are never enough hours in the day! So it was such a great find when I walked into the Be the Boutique at 56th & Illinois! Talk about a one-stop shop for all my gifting needs and I could even pick up a cute outfit to wear this week to an event…
Fall temps arrived and I am just giddy! No, it’s not close to my birthday and it’s not the actual holiday season, but for me it actually is my favorite time of the year! Halloween is this girl’s Christmas when it comes to decorating! Bring on the decorations, fun recipes, pumpkin carving and Halloween parties!
Fall and football season are definitely synonymous. Friday night lights has become quite an event with just as much tailgating as college game days. I always love coming up with fun tailgate menus, the perfect outfit and decorations. Friday nights spent under the lights watching my son play football was always a highlight of my week, and the planning during…
