Petite Winter Coats for Women (That work for taller gals, too!)
Check out my favorite petite winter coats for women looking to stay warm whether it’s 50 degrees or -5! Hello from chilly Chicago! It’s no secret that it gets cold here, so obviously winter coats are a necessity. But Chicago winters also cover a WIDE range of temperatures. I mean, in January alone, we could […]
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Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Oh man, I am SO excited to share this recipe with all of you. A while back, I had a salad with an amazing cilantro lime dressing and I’ve been on a mission to recreate it – and I think I’ve come pretty darn close! All you need to do is add a few ingredients […]
My Favorite Sweatshirts – and how to style them
It is officially winter, which means it is officially SWEATSHIRT SEASON. I don’t know about you, but there are few things more comforting than throwing on a cozy sweatshirt. They make these cold months so much more bearable that I refuse to only wear them lounging at home. So I thought it would be fun […]
Sunday Spotlights 64
Happy Sunday!! I cut myself some slack this holiday season when it came to these Sunday Spotlights posts, but now that we’re over a week into January, I realized I should spend some time this morning kicking this series off again! I really enjoy the ability to share anything and everything that I think is […]
Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe
To be completely honest, I wasn’t planning on sharing this recipe. I was simply craving a big ole pot of soup on a cold night. But once I started cooking, I remembered how this Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe smells and tastes like an actual hug from my Nana. Warm, comforting, and oh-so cozy. AKA THE […]