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Chicago Fall Bucketlist 2021

by thechicagogoodlife September 29, 2021September 29, 2021
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Details on our Chicago move

by thechicagogoodlife June 16, 2021September 28, 2021

How to do Lollapollooza with a family

by thechicagogoodlife May 31, 2021July 12, 2021

How to make a Chicago Board with Vienna Beef

by thechicagogoodlife April 22, 2021October 3, 2021

An indoor class at Studio Three after 1 year away

by thechicagogoodlife February 18, 2021March 21, 2021
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Halloween Sweet Board

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 22, 2020September 28, 2021
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Chicago-ish Pumpkin Patches & Orchards We Love

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 12, 2020September 28, 2021
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Fun Mother’s Day Gift Guides: Gifts Under $100

by thechicagogoodlifeApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021
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My Momโ€™s Meatloaf with Sumner Point Beef, a Local Illinois Farm

by thechicagogoodlifeMarch 21, 2021April 24, 2021
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Valentineโ€™s Day Small Business Gift Guide

by thechicagogoodlifeJanuary 25, 2021February 17, 2021
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Gift Guide for Chicago Foodies

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 30, 2020January 25, 2021
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My Lakeview Small Business Guide this Holiday Season

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 26, 2020November 30, 2020
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Chicago Family Gift Guide

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 19, 2020January 25, 2021
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#AD Thereโ€™s something about the @panerabread you #AD Thereโ€™s something about the @panerabread you-pick-two during the fall ๐Ÿ. It just hits different. You can get @panerabreads flatbread & add on a salad or try their new sausage & pizza flatbread this fall! Halloween Tip: make the night a little easier by placing a drive up order through the app & everyone will have fuel to trick or treat! Hereโ€™s my order: chipotle chicken & bacon flatbread with the Fuji Apple Salad with chicken! ๐Ÿ™Œ Whatโ€™s your go-to @panerabread order?! #panerapartner #panerabread
Halloween Activities Part 3 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸŽƒ Boo-pal Halloween Activities Part 3 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸŽƒ Boo-palooza w/ @mrdavemusic performing, games, pumpkin patch & more @wickerparkcomm 10/23 Suggested donation๐Ÿ“Wicker Park ๐Ÿ‘ป 7th Annual Arts in the Dark Parade 10/30 @Artsinthedark๐Ÿ“ State Street ๐ŸฌTrick or Treat Southport (craft beer + trick or treating + shopping along Southport) @lakeviewroscoevillage FREE 10/25๐Ÿ“ Lakeview ๐Ÿ‘ป Pumpkin Party @gallagherwaychi FREE 10/28๐Ÿ“ Wrigleyville ๐Ÿ’€ Dia de los Muertos celebration @explorenmma 10/30 (we will be there!) ๐Ÿ“Pilsen ๐Ÿน Halloween F*cking Bingo 10/31 (21+ event) @happycamperchicago ๐Ÿ“Old Town Part 2 was posted last Friday & there will be one more next week ๐ŸŽ‰ Save and share ๐Ÿ“Œ this post for yoour weekend plans! What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #chicagoevents #chicagogram #choosechicago
Itโ€™s not Halloween night, but we can still be a Itโ€™s not Halloween night, but we can still be a fright ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ˜ฌ especially at Nightmare on Clark Street @deucesmlb. If youโ€™re looking for some spooky decor in the city, @deucesmlb is where itโ€™s at ๐Ÿ‘ป Took the kids right when they opened & they loved it. The right amount of fright for them. What other bars/restaurants should we check out?! #wrigleyville #wrigley #chicagobars #chicagorestaurants #choosechicago #chicagogram
Iโ€™m going to pretend Iโ€™m drinking this but rea Iโ€™m going to pretend Iโ€™m drinking this but really Iโ€™m about to start the new season of Succession in bed ๐ŸŽ‰Who has seen it?! PS- the @thewhalechicago has one really good cocktails & if anyone ever wants me to meet me on their patio, tell the date & time. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ #chicagodrinks #chicagohappyhour #logansquare #logansquarechicago #chicagorestaurants #chicagobars
โ€œI put a spell on you and now your mine!โ€ Hocu โ€œI put a spell on you and now your mine!โ€ Hocus Pocus ๐ŸŽฅ But I wish that would actually work on cars bc I want this @toyotausa Highlander! ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿ˜‚ We went to see Hocus Pocus @lincolnyards with @davistheater on the lawn. We decked out one of the @toyotausa cars on site for some spooky magic ๐Ÿช„ Tonight is Beetlejuice if you are still interested in going! ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿฟ Thanks @toyotausa for partnering this week to help us around town to all the Halloween things ๐ŸŽƒ #ToyotaPartner #Toyota #Highlander #HighlanderHybrid #LincolnYards
Halloween Activities Part 2 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿฟ Hocus P Halloween Activities Part 2 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿฟ Hocus Pocus on the Lawn with @davistheatre x @lincolnyards ๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Yards $10 tonight! ๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Carving Party $30 for pumpkin + carving kit + @westtownbakery Treats + select beverages included ๐Ÿ“ All @rootspizza locations ๐Ÿฌ Trick or Treat Southport (craft beer + trick or treating + shopping along Southport) @lakeviewroscoevillage FREE 10/25๐Ÿ“ Lakeview ๐Ÿ‘ป Pumpkin Party @gallagherwaychi FREE 10/28๐Ÿ“ Wrigleyville ๐Ÿ’€ Haunted History Tours @lincolnparkzoo (these sell out quickly!) $35 Multiple Dates๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Park Zoo Part 1 was posted last Friday & there will be one more next week ๐ŸŽ‰ Save and share ๐Ÿ“Œ this post for yoour weekend plans! What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #chicagoevents #thingstodochicago #choosechicago
No rain or shade in here. Itโ€™s all sunshine at C No rain or shade in here. Itโ€™s all sunshine at Chicagoโ€™s newest facial bar @facefoundrie ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ Coming soon, a holiday skin prep party ๐ŸŽ‰ Stay tuned for this full beauty party with me. If youโ€™d like to come, let me know below! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Use code Christine8970 for $10 off your first time services! #chicagospa #chicagobusiness #bucktownchicago #chicagomom #chicagoblogger
Fall breeze & Autumn Leaves ๐Ÿ‚ If you are look Fall breeze & Autumn Leaves ๐Ÿ‚ If you are looking to take some fall photos throughout the city, here are some pretty places to walk through some fall foliage! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ Depaul University Quad ๐Ÿ“Lincoln Park ๐ŸClark Richard Park (behind Lane Tech, along the river) ๐Ÿ“ Avondale ๐Ÿ Humboldt Park ๐Ÿ Tom (Ping) Memorial Park ๐Ÿ“Chinatown ๐Ÿ Winnemac Park ๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Square ๐Ÿ Museum Campus ๐Ÿ“ South Loop ๐Ÿ South Pond ๐Ÿ“Lincoln Park Zoo ๐Ÿ Portage Park ๐Ÿ Osaka Gardens ๐Ÿ“Jackson Park Any other good spots we can add to the list? Add them & the neighborhood below! #explorechicago #choosechicago #chicagogram #mychicagopix #fallinthecity
I found a place Iโ€™d love to renew our vows at. ๐Ÿ‘ฐโ€โ™€๏ธ Manny take notes & please understand this assignment ๐Ÿ“ @lecolonialchicago is such a chic vibe & Iโ€™m here for the decor & cocktails ๐Ÿน#chicagobar #chicagococktails #chicagorestaurant #chicagodrinks #goldcoastchicago
Go big or gourd home was our motto in the rain thi Go big or gourd home was our motto in the rain this morning ๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŒง Pumpkin Patch 2021 โœ”๏ธ Had the best time @goebbertsfarm despite the downpour, we made it. See you next year ๐ŸŽƒ What are your favorite patches in the area?! Tag them & the location so we can look them up! And outfit is linked it bio! The dress is currently on sale ๐Ÿ‘—#chicagokids #chicagofamily #fallinchicago #chicagoblogger #chicagoland
Mama had a night ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ We had the best di Mama had a night ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ We had the best dinner & date night vibes @adornrestaurant last night. @chefsawyer & @pastrychefjuan are serving up some delicious dishes ๐Ÿฝ If you want to impress someone on a date or celebrate a special occasion, the @fschicago lobby & restaurant got an entire makeover & itโ€™s absolutely stunning. Itโ€™s that kind of place ๐Ÿ˜ Special thanks to @melissaa_gc at @salonvchicago for getting this lob together! ๐Ÿ’‡โ€โ™€๏ธ Thanks for hosting us on our monthly date night! #chicagohotel #fourseasonshotel #downtownchicago #magmile #michiganavenue
Halloween Activities Part 1 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿน Nightma Halloween Activities Part 1 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿน Nightmare on Clark Street @deucesmlb ๐Ÿ“Wrigleyville (through October) ๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Nights @navypierchicago๐Ÿ“Navy Pier (through October) FREE ๐Ÿ‘ป Spooky Nights @museumofillusions_chicago every Thursday (+21 & over) $45 a ticket (includes drinks + magician + illusions)๐Ÿ“ Loop ๐ŸŽฅ Hocus Pocus Movie on the Lawn @davistheatre October 15th๐Ÿ“Lincoln Yards (all proceeds support local @davistheatre) $10 per ticket ๐Ÿ“– Sโ€™mores & Stories (Costumes encouraged!) @chicagoparks FREE๐Ÿ“ Kilbourn Park Save and share๐Ÿ“Œthis post for your weekend plans! What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #chicagoevents #thingstodochicago #chicagogram
Whatโ€™s the saying? Eat a hot dog a day, keep the Whatโ€™s the saying? Eat a hot dog a day, keep the doctor away? I think thatโ€™s how it goes ๐Ÿ˜œ๐ŸŒญ Tomorrow!!! Pencil me into your scrolling feed because Iโ€™m taking over @viennabeef story & reels tomorrow! Itโ€™s gonna be a hot dog party. Yay! ๐ŸŽ‰ Any guesses on which local hot dog stand this is at?? #viennabeef #chicagofoodie #chicagofood #chicagofoodauthority #chicago
Pretending Iโ€™m in France drinking wine & eating Pretending Iโ€™m in France drinking wine & eating seafood towers right now๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Reality: most definitely not that ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Happy Wednesday! Also @venteuxchicago makes for the best ladies or date night spot ๐Ÿ˜ #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodie #infatuationchi #312food #chicagofoodauthority
๐Ÿ‘ป SPOOKY NIGHTS TICKET GIVEAWAY *CLOSED* ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ‘ป SPOOKY NIGHTS TICKET GIVEAWAY *CLOSED* ๐Ÿ‘ป The @museumofillusions_chicago & @chicagobucketlist have teamed up for an adult only night for all the Halloween festivities! Wine & beer from @leftcoastfood, illusions, a magician & more every Thursday in October! ๐Ÿ‘ป To see more of the exhibit, head to reels for more behind the scenes ๐Ÿ‘ป We are giving away two +21 tickets ๐Ÿ‘ป. To enter: ๐Ÿฆ‡ Follow me ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ& @museumofillusions_chicago ๐Ÿฆ‡ Like and save this postโ โ €โ โ €โ€จ๐Ÿฆ‡ Tag your HALLOWEEN friends (1 line = 1 entry)ย โ€จ๐Ÿฆ‡ Winner will be chosen this Friday (10/8) and announced via my stories โ€จโ€จThis giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram. By participating, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age and located in the United States #chicagohalloween #chicagomuseum #downtownchicago #chicagobucketlist
To be honest, I never met an atrium I didnโ€™t lik To be honest, I never met an atrium I didnโ€™t like ๐ŸŒฑ and this one @taquizo_wp is pretty ๐Ÿ˜ @sassyconfetti & I had lunch on their patio & the food was yummy! Here are some of my favorite: ๐Ÿค Shrimp ceviche- has a kick ๐ŸŒถ, which I love ๐ŸŒฎ Quesataco- A @taquizo_wp original. Choose a protein & they wrapped warm chihuahua cheese around it. Served on a handmade tortilla. CHEFS KISS ๐Ÿ˜˜ ๐ŸนMango Passionfruit Margarita ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿฎ Churros- warm & made in house Makes for a great date night or girls date on the patio ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Who has been? Outfit linked on @shop.ltk link in bio! #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodie #312food #chicagofoodauthority #infatuationchi
5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ 5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Nights @navypierchicago ๐Ÿ“ Navy Pier ๐Ÿ Apple orchard (see IG post from 9/28). Many are free apple orchards! ๐ŸŒˆ Chicago Pride Fest (Suggested donation) @northalsted ๐Ÿ“Boystownj ๐Ÿ™ Chicago Architecture Biennial @chicagoculturalcenter ๐Ÿ“Downtown Chicago ๐ŸŽ 34th annual Lincoln Square Apple Fest (suggested donation) @lsrcc_chicago ๐Ÿ“Lincoln Square Save and share ๐Ÿ“Œ this post for your weekend plans! What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #fallinthecity #explorechicago #chicagoevents #chicagogram
If being a 90โ€™s kid is โ€œinโ€, call me a trend If being a 90โ€™s kid is โ€œinโ€, call me a trend setter ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ @bigkidschicago decor has big 90โ€™s vibes & awesome nostalgia sandwiches like bologna, grilled cheese & a fancy ham sammy ๐Ÿฅช I had the apple & brie with jam & tots. 100% delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹ Head to reels for a closer look at the decor & food ๐Ÿฝ #312food #chicagorestaurant #chicago #logansquare #chicagofoodie
Sipping coffee like someone just gave me some good Sipping coffee like someone just gave me some good tea โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ™Š What is your favorite Chicago coffee shop right now? Tag them so I can try! Iโ€™ll tag some of mine on the comments below โฌ‡๏ธ This is from @westtownbakery & they have some of the best cake balls & serve @darkmattercoffee โ˜•๏ธ #chicagocoffee #infatuationchi #312food #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodauthority
An apple a day ๐ŸŽโ€ฆ keeps the haters away. Just An apple a day ๐ŸŽโ€ฆ keeps the haters away. Just kidding, they are always aroundโ€ฆ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ A few weeks ago, I asked you all what your favorite apple orchards are & here are your top 10 orchards! Also, many of these also have pumpkin patches so save & share this for your October bucketlist! ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ @craneorchards - Fennville, MI (pictured from our 2019 visit!) ๐ŸŽ @kuipersfamilyfarm - Maple Park, IL ๐Ÿ @countylineorchard - Hobart, IN ๐ŸŽ Jonomac Orchard- Malta, ILโ€จ๐Ÿ @allseasons_orchard - Woodstock, IL ๐ŸŽ @garwoodorchard - La Porte, IN ๐Ÿ @applehollerwi - Sturtevant, WI ๐ŸŽ @royaloakfarm- Wood Dale, IL ๐Ÿ @stoversfarmmarket - Berrien Springs, MI ๐ŸŽ Pavolka Fruit Farm- Michigan City, IN I have only been to a handful of these, time to get apple picking! ๐ŸŽ #chicagoparent #chicagomom #chicagoblog #windycitybloggers #chicagoland
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