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How to make a Chicago Board with Vienna Beef

By thechicagogoodlife April 22, 2021April 22, 2021
Chicago Health & Fitness

An indoor class at Studio Three after 1 year away

By thechicagogoodlife February 18, 2021March 21, 2021

Valentine’s Day Small Business Gift Guide

By thechicagogoodlife January 25, 2021February 17, 2021

How to get around the city this holiday season with Avail

By thechicagogoodlife November 13, 2020November 21, 2020

A Chicago Girls Gift Guide

By thechicagogoodlife November 9, 2020November 12, 2020
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Fun Mother’s Day Gift Guides: Gifts Under $100

By thechicagogoodlifeApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021
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My Mom’s Meatloaf with Sumner Point Beef, a Local Illinois Farm

By thechicagogoodlifeMarch 21, 2021April 24, 2021
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Chicago Holiday

Gift Guide for Chicago Foodies

By thechicagogoodlifeNovember 30, 2020January 25, 2021
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Chicago Holiday

My Lakeview Small Business Guide this Holiday Season

By thechicagogoodlifeNovember 26, 2020November 30, 2020
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Chicago Holiday

Chicago Family Gift Guide

By thechicagogoodlifeNovember 19, 2020January 25, 2021
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Coffee with Christine

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By thechicagogoodlifeNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020
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🚨IT’S BACK🚨 @sparklingice is back with its 🚨IT’S BACK🚨 @sparklingice is back with its 2nd annual Sparkling Ice’s Cheers to Heroes contest! AD It’s your chance to nominate those people in your life that have made an impact over this past year! ❤️ Maybe a teacher that dominated e-learning? Maybe a friend that overcame something? Or a nurse working nonstop this past year? 👩‍⚕️ You can nominate them from now until May for a chance for them to win $10,000💰💰 I added the swipe up in my story to nominate the heroes in your life! #SparklingIcePartner #SparklingIce #CheersToHeroes #Contest - Caption must include: NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal res of 50 US/DC, 18+ only. Contest submission begins 4/1/21 and ends 5/31/21 & sweepstakes starts 7/1/21 and ends 7/31/21. For Rules, visit https://sparklingicerewards.com/CheersToHeroes. Void where prohibited. Msg&data rates may apply.
Throwback to boat life last summer on @chicagoeboa Throwback to boat life last summer on @chicagoeboats ⚓️⛵️ Add this to your summer bucket list now 📌 bc boats are back on the water as of May 1st! Fits 4-6 people, BYO food & drinks & choose how long you want to cruise down the river! Tip: I loved leaving from the Rockwell location because the @metrobrewing is fun to sit on their patio before or after your ride! 🍺 Use code Christine20 for $20 off your booking! #chicagoriver #chicagoblogger #explorechicago #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram
❤️ TASTE OF CHICAGO GIVEAWAY💙 @tastesofchi ❤️ TASTE OF CHICAGO GIVEAWAY💙 @tastesofchicago is a service that ships ALL local brands nationally. You can send care packages of things from: @loumalnatis @viennabeef @garrettpopcorn @beatrixrestaurants cinnamon rolls @carolscookies @mannysdeli @doritedonuts And lots more! Whether for Mother’s Day, someone who might be homesick or for a housewarming gift, it’s a fun way to share the Chicago love! We are partnered to giveaway 2 @loumalnatis pizzas and 2 containers of @garrettpopcorn! To enter: 🍕 Like & save this post 🍕 Follow me & @tastesofchicago 🍕 Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) 👯‍♀️ 🍕 BONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so we can see) 🤳🏻 🍕Winner will announced this SUNDAY via stories Good luck! #chicagoblogger #chicagofood #chicagoparent #infatuationchi #eeeeeats This 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.
If only Tuesday was as cute as the weekend, I’d If only Tuesday was as cute as the weekend, I’d be a happy girl right now 💁🏼‍♀️ @theperchchicago has weekday happy hour, kids eat free during the week & lots of outdoor space. It’s very cute 🥰 Tip: order the Calypso Shrimp 🙌🏼 #wickerparkchicago #wickerpark #chicagorestaurant #chicagogram #chicagofoodauthority #312food
🚨 NEW POP UP ALERT 🚨 @popup.grocer is here i 🚨 NEW POP UP ALERT 🚨 @popup.grocer is here in Wicker Park after being in LA, New York & Austin! It’s a rotating grocer store featuring new, innovative products that you can’t find at a typical grocery store. Things like cactus chips, carrot crackers, & hemp seed cheese. Their cafe partner right now is with @elskerestaurant, so there’s local goodies as well! It runs until the end of the month! #wickerparkchicago #wickerpark #chicagopopupshop #chicagobucketlist #312food
Now hiring 🎉 Parents to Party🎉 at your birth Now hiring 🎉 Parents to Party🎉 at your birthdays, weddings, etc. We had the best birthday evening celebrating @niccinunez 🎉 We are fun, fully vaccinated & love to dance & party. Hire us! *Im kidding **but could this be a business idea to explore? 😵 #chicagomom #chicagoblog #windycitybloggers #humboldtpark #chicago
It’s patio weather all weekend long. ☀️ What It’s patio weather all weekend long. ☀️ What are some of your favorites? I’ll add some of mine in the comments below! And save 📌this post if you see any rec’s you want to try! Also, I will forever always order the papas taco @bigstarchicago. It’s the best one 🌮🙌🏼 What’s your go-to order? #chicagogram #chicagofoodauthority #312food #chicagofoodie #infatuationchi
🛍 NEW STORE OPENING GIVEAWAY *closed* 🛍 @pri 🛍 NEW STORE OPENING GIVEAWAY *closed* 🛍 @primark.usa has landed on State Street! It’s originally from Ireland with a handful of stores in the US. It has everything from women’s & men’s clothes to kids & beauty supplies. All at really crazy, low prices. We have partnered up to giveaway away a $100 dollar gift card to shop away for yourself or for the mamas in your lives! 😍 To enter: 🛍 Like & save this post 🛍 Follow me & @primark.usa 🛍 Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) 👯‍♀️ 🛍 BONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so we can see) 🤳🏻 🛍Winner will announced this TUESDAY via stories Good luck! #chicagoblogger #chicagomom #chicagoparent #infatuationchi This 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.
“I made you brunch with a side of mimosas” now “I made you brunch with a side of mimosas” now that’s what every mom wants to hear on Mother’s Day! AD @wildforkfoods now has Mother’s Day & date night packages available! This Mother’s Day spread is $39 & has smoked salmon, crepes, beignets, croissants, egg bites & more! We have been ordering @wildforkfoods for 6 months now & love love the high quality & fast shipping of their meat, seafood & frozen sides. Check them out if you need an idea for Mother’s Day! #wildforkspartner #chicagomom #brunchformom
They don’t appear on my feed often, but when the They don’t appear on my feed often, but when they do, drop them a hey 👋🏼 below. 😎 And if you are looking for some gift inspo, my two Mother’s Day gift guides are now live on the blog & in stories. Link in bio ❤️ #chicagokids #chicagomom #targetstyle #sharetheeverymom #chicagoblogger
No caption needed. Today’s weather was nothing No caption needed. Today’s weather was nothing but spectacular ☀️😎 Now it better not snow next week..😭 How are you enjoying your day?? I spent the day downtown & doing some exploring! #chicagogram #chicagoshots #statestreet #chicagohome #chicagobucketlist
Spa & Salon Roundup 💇‍♀️🧖‍♀️ Wi Spa & Salon Roundup 💇‍♀️🧖‍♀️ With Mothers Day coming up, we might be pampering ourselves, buying gifts for fellow moms or just getting ready for Hot Girl Summer 💁🏼‍♀️ Some of you have asked for my spa/salon rec’s, so here’s a few I like. If you have any to add or maybe you work at a salon or spa, add the tag below ⬇️ (if you know any Mother’s Day specials OR want to give my followers a discount code, add those too!) And don’t forget to save 📌 this post for your future salon & spa needs 🧖‍♀️ Hair: @salonvchicago cut & color Mention by name & get $20 off first time services. (@melissaa_gc @iam___ri @ada_pee 👏🏼) Massage: @fschicago @wachicago @urbanoasischicago @hmdayspa (city & burbs) @langhamchicago Facials: @cleanyourdirtyface @leahchavie Brows/lashes: @maggie_eyebrows (hi @_taysty_ for eyebrow design & tint) Botox: @spaderma_medspa @innovativemedspachicago @thefitz Spray tan: @_goglow @ortanic @glo__skincare Blowout: @goldplaited_ @glowoutsalons Nails: Nail.com or Nail Fairy (No IG, but they have Dazzle Dry polish 👏🏼) - we need to add more to this! Add suggestions in comments ⬇️ I’m sure there’s more, but I’ll add them in comments if I think of them. Enjoy your pampering! #chicagosalon #chicagospa #chicagobusiness #chicagohair #chicagostylist
If you could ONLY choose one, which would it be? If you could ONLY choose one, which would it be? 🧀 Burrata & Prosciutto with pesto OR 🍝 Rigatoni with a sun dried tomato with walnuts & goat cheese. We had dinner @hearthandcrust last night & loved it. It’s about a 12 minute walk from the blue line & Metra in 📍Irving Park. So GOOD 😍 #infatuationchi #chicagofoodauthority #312food #irvingpark #chicagoeats
FRUIT LOOPS LATTE ☕️ is basically like drinkin FRUIT LOOPS LATTE ☕️ is basically like drinking cereal milk with a shot of espresso & I’m totally here for it. It’s seasonal @heritagebikesandcoffee so grab it before it goes. If you have a favorite coffee shop, add it below with your favorite drink! I’ll start below ☕️ You can search other Chicago coffee shops with #CGLGoodCoffee. #312food #chicagocoffeeshops #chicagocoffee #coffeeshop
Happy Earth Day, Chicago! 🌎 Our city has so m Happy Earth Day, Chicago! 🌎 Our city has so many parks & beautiful spaces for us to preserve for hopefully generations to come🌱 Like this one! Henry Palmisano Park in Bridgeport. Once a coral reef, a quarry, then landfill. But now it’s one of the best parks in the city. The views are amazing! One of the best places to have a picnic 🧺 Below are a few of our favorites in and around Chicago.... 🌳 Jackson Park (Osaka Gardens) 🌳 Skokie Lagoons 🌳 Olive Park (very good for 🧺) 🌳 Waterfall at Forest Glen 🌳 Portage Park (pool too!) 🌳 Indian Boundary Park River Grove 🌳 Graue Mill Oak Brook 🌳 Statue Park Schaumburg 🌳 Wrightwood Park (pool too!) 🌳 Garfield Park Conservatory 🌳 Humboldt Park 🌳 Burnham Park 🌳 Lincoln Park 🌳 North Branch River Trail Save 📌 this post for all your outdoor adventures this summer. Any other parks I’m missing? We’d them below ⬇️ #happyearthday #chicagoparks #chicagogram #chicagoshots #chicagoismyboyfriend
If only my actual tea was tipsy tea, that would ma If only my actual tea was tipsy tea, that would make my Wednesday a whole lot better 🫖😀 If you are heading to @kostalichicago inside the @thegwenchicago, don’t forget to add my name inside the referral code at reservations for a FREE round of bubbles for your table 🥂 Happy #nationalteaday! Anyone else wish they had some tipsy tea right now? 🙋🏼‍♀️ #magmile #choosechicago #teatime #theeverygirl
I see snow this week, so naturally I’ll be googl I see snow this week, so naturally I’ll be googling vacations to lift my spirits. Anyone else? 😆 If you’re not vacationing, maybe a staycation soon? If anyone is looking for ideas, I have 15% off stays @langhamchicago still! Makes a great Mother’s Day gift. Direct link to booking in my bio 🎁 #langhamhotel #langhamchicago #chicagohotel #magmile #chicagomom
My coffee vision board continues...📌 @owlandla My coffee vision board continues...📌 @owlandlark you are the cutest & your honey lavender latte is amazing ☕️ 📍 Downtown La Grange #lagrange #eattheburbs #chicagoland #enjoyillinois #coffeeshop
When your workout clothes are your errand clothes When your workout clothes are your errand clothes which can also be your couch clothes 🥰 #fableticspartner Those are truly my kind of clothes 🙌🏼 I love this set for all the reasons listed above. It comes on April 22nd & I love love love it! You can get 2 pairs of leggings for $24 deal with VIP membership sign-up in my bio 🤗 What’s everyone’s plans this weekend? #fabletics #fableticsleggings #myfabletics #chicagoblogger
🚨Event Alert🚨 @vangoghchicago now has YOGA 🧘‍♀️ on Wednesdays & Saturday mornings. There are tickets available now! The exhibit is soooo cool. Anyone want to do yoga with me?? #vangoghexperience #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #choosechicago #timeoutchicago
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