Chicago Based Gift Guide
A roundup of the best gifts by Chicago based brands and shops! Chicago Based Gift Guide It’s no secret that I have a lot of Chicago pride, so it makes me SO happy whenever you guys get excited about purchasing gifts from local shops and Chicago-based businesses! Obviously this barely scratches the surface when it […]
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Vuori Sizing and Gift Ideas
Shop this outfit! I’ve been hearing great things about Vuori for so long, but now that I have finally tried it out for myself – I can confirm that it 1000% lives up to the hype. And while I plan on including their stuff in both my fitness and sustainable gift guides, I felt a […]
5 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Looking for easy Thanksgiving side dishes to make for your family’s big Thanksgiving dinner or your friend’s epic Friendsgiving party?! These 5 recipes are personal favorites of mine – and I love that two of them also make a great appetizer, too! Also for those of you celebrating on a smaller scale this year, I […]
2022 Gift Guide For Him
Everlane Sweater | Vuori Joggers | Leather Tech Folio | Sweater Shirt LL Bean Knit Pullover (Adam’s favorite pullover ever!) | Bose Earbuds | Watch Travel Case Allbirds Mizzle Plus (waterproof sneakers!) | AirFly Pro | Vuori Tech Tee | Leather Overnight Bag Putting Mat | Dogs, Coffee, and Plants Sweatshirt | Nintendo Switch | […]
2022 Gift Guide For Her
Gift ideas for the wonderful ladies in your life! Beis Bag (I have the weekender and backpack and I love them both. So great for travel!) | Uggs | Sezane Sweater | Argento Vivo Necklace (I treated myself to this necklace and it’s so pretty in person!) Maya Brenner Initial Necklace (I know a few […]