The Holiday Tradition of The Nutcracker
A note from the author: I wrote most of this review prior to my honorary auntie, Kathy’s passing this week after a long battle with
Category: Chicago
The surprising discoveries of marriage
Calling all of my massage therapists in a tizzy on Sunday morning, I had hoped to schedule a same-day appointment. To my dismay, none were available.
Adventures in Babybel Eating
Just like my hero, Chris, in Adventures in Babysitting, I live in the suburbs of Chicago, and occasionally, I have little hometown adventures. Whenever Brian
Ten Rules to Enjoy Six Flags (or Any Theme Park, Really) and Not Leave Angry
With fall quickly approaching, I’ve found myself dreaming of a trip up to Six Flags for Fright Fest. Okay, I’m actually dreaming of a weekend
How to be a Responsible Irresponsible Adult on a Daily Train Commute
This morning, as the conductor was collecting tickets on the train, he stood impatiently beside our seat. “Ticket!” I could almost hear him stomp his
Please. Don’t Walk and Smoke at the Same Time
I grew up in the house of smoke. The fact that I came out of it without smoking is actually kind of bizarre. When I
The Perils of Working in the Original Skyscraper Jungle
I work in the city. THE city. As in Chicago. Home of the original skyscraper. Did you know that? After the Chicago Fire, they commissioned
Get Where You’re Getting With Curb
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Curb. I received a promotional code to facilitate my review and a promotional
If I’m Not Running Into Poles, I Trip Over Invisible Wires
The thing about working in the city and doing the whole commuter thing, is that when we want to go out after work, we become
BlogHer in Chicago: How to Make Nice with the Natives (Commuters)
Guys, I’m SO excited for BlogHer. I KNOW you are too. Even if you’re not going, you can participate via your computer chair, your couch,
BlogHer Conference What to Pack for Chicago Weather
So you’re coming to BlogHer in Chicago, eh? I’ve already given you some of my Chicago insider tips. And I told you all about some
So You’re Coming to Chicago for BlogHer? I’ve Got Tips and Tricks for Surviving Chicago
With less than a month to the joy of my very first ever BlogHer conference (and the start of a MAD slew of nerdcon JOY),
