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
Tag: Chicago
Things to do in Chicago this spring: City adventures
Greetings fellow adventurers, world travelers, or Chicago natives. Despite the snow-covered flowers from this past weekend, spring — I promise you — is here. With
Bachelorettes and all that jazz
You already know my wedding had a bomb-ass cheese theme. But did you know I also had a kickin’ bachelorette party theme? At 29+, I
The story of train nemesis
Today is the second day without my train nemesis. She’s gone forever. I know this because I was listening to her conversation on Monday, as
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.
Erratic Ramblings from More Strangers on the Train
It all started on the train with the two women sitting behind me, talking about their kids in baseball. The struggle was real. I was
I just want to be perfect
Yesterday was my birthday. All my life, birthdays have been filled with anxiety and a little bit of disappointment. Partially because of my Clark Griswoldian
Rando Photo Ops
After last night’s engagement photo shoot, I realized to my great dismay that I am not a photographer. I know this may surprise you, what
There’s Nothing More Tasteless Than Eating Disorder Jokes at a Bridal Show
When you think of a bridal show, you may have visions of creative photographers, wedding gown experts, travel gurus, brilliant bakers, and entertainment professionals settled
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
Meet the McSmoky Triple Cheese Burger – My McDonald’s Create Your Taste
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take my pal Cletus over to a McDonald’s near-ish me in Downers Grove. We used to live
PlayCHIC A Night of Play and Fashion That Took Over Chicago
The stunningly beautiful Alhambra Palace in Chicago set the scene for an exotic night of play and fashion, as the third annual PlayCHIC commenced last