
My Top 20 Chicago Restaurant Week Recommendations
My top 20 Chicago Restaurant Week picks for the best deals – make your reservations now! It’s that time again… time to get your reservations for Chicago Restaurant Week!!! Even though the best deals don’t start until January 20th, I like to get this post of Chicago Restaurant Week recommendations up early, because there are […]
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Gifts from Dick’s Sporting Goods
Still looking for unique gifts that the whole family will love? Here are my top picks gifts from Dick’s Sporting Goods! Everlast Nevatear 70 lb Platinum Heavy Bag (on sale!) | Nike Training Gym Sack | USMNT ’22 Home Jersey | Nike Men’s Sportswear Tech Fleece Zip Hoodie Giro Snow Goggles | Ray-Ban Sunglasses | […]

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 my Chicago based gift guide that includes local shops and Chicago-based businesses! Obviously […]

What I should I ask for this Christmas?
Shark FlexStyle (dupe for the Airwrap!) | Mini Uggs | Weighted Washable Silk Sleep Mask | Gorjana Necklace | Firenze Sweatshirt Sezane Sweater | Touch Screen Gloves (50% off!) | Merit Lipstick | Stanley Cup | Robot Vacuum (also eyeing this Roomba that’s on sale!!) Drying Stone (my brother told me about theirs and […]

What I Own (and love!) From Cyber Week Sales
Welcome to one of my favorite posts of the year!! While I know some of you just want a master list of sales in alphabetical order or just what I think are the best sales with my picks, this post is way more fun for me to write because it’s about so many of my […]