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💖 Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day

💖 Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day 💖
Part 3: Luxurious spa experiences

🧖‍♀️ @jwmarriottchi massage with Erin was one of the best I’ve had. Amenities are amazing. Sauna, steam room, gym & heated pool with jacuzzi. Head to @the_florentine after for the kale salad!

🧖‍♀️ @wachicago has a massive spa! Heated lap pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym etc. Head to @bernardschicago bar after, it’s gorgeous.

🧖‍♀️ @kohlerwatersspa_lincolnpark also has a location on Burr Ridge! Sauna, steam room, gym & heated pool with jacuzzi. 2 floors, love the lounge area with a balcony.

Check out the previous reels for more ideas on how to treat yourself 💁‍♀️

#chicagospa #chicagospas #valentinesdaychicago #chicagobuisness #chicago

Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day Par

Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day
Part 2: Spa experiences under $100

😌 NOW Massage @thenowmassage (mention me at the Lakeview location for 10% off first time services!) 50 min Massages start at $100

🧖‍♀️ Face Foundrie @facefoundrie 20 min facials for $45 or 40 min for $75. Mention me for $10 off first time services!

🧖‍♀️ Heavenly Massage @hmdayspa min massage is $100. Check & Groupon too! They have lots of deals!

Others:

😌 Urban Oasis Spa @urbanoasischicago massage 30 min is $80 or 60 min is $130
😌 Spend the day at Kings spa @kingspachicago in Niles

I love all of these! #chicagospa #chicagospas #valentinesdaychicago #chicagobuisness #chicago

Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day! Par

Ways to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day!
Part 1: Budget Friendly Things to do under $40!

🍕 Heart-shaped pizza from Lou Malnati’s and Easy Street Pizza @loumalnatis @easystreetpizza

🪄 MOI 2 for 1 ticket 2/14th @museumofillusions_chicago

🖼️ Free Day at Museum of Contemporary Art 2/14th @mcachicago

🎥 Princess Bride at Music box 2/14 @musicboxchicago

🌮 Heart-Shaped Tortas & heart shaped taco containers to go from @tacotlantacos

🍷 Uvae Wine Tasting 2/11 @uvaechicago

#valentinesdaychicago #chicagodatenight #choosechicago #chicagothingstodo #chicagobucketlist

📺 SET YOUR DVRs now (do we still have those?!)

📺 SET YOUR DVRs now (do we still have those?!) FEBRUARY 10th 11:30am Channel 5 📺

I’ll be back on the @nbcchicagotoday with @rodriguesmatt and @cortneyhall sharing 9 GIFTS & EXPERIENCES for Valentine’s Day & ways to ALWAYS treat yourself from local Chicagoland businesses (we got some city AND burbs in there) I hand selected everything so i really hope you like it.

I’m not tagging anyone till it airs, so you will have to see all 9 businesses on 2/10th. Until then, pencil us into your calendar! 📺

And thanks @rodriguesmatt for guiding me through this wild world of tv!

👗 Dress @renttherunway
🎉 Eyebrows @_taysty_ at @maggie_eyebrows
Makeup: me!
🧖‍♀️ Facials by @beauty_by_rikki_ at @facefoundrie
💇‍♀️ Hair: colored by @iam___ri at @salonvchicago

#chicagotv #nbcchicago #chicagoblogger #chicagomom #chicagoinfluencer

One of the coolest theatre experiences! If you are

One of the coolest theatre experiences! If you are looking for an interactive theatre experience this winter, @cabaretzazou is it. THE TALENT IS 10/10 👏

They invited me in to check out this production, which is a combo of International cirque, comedy and cabaret! 🎭

Show tickets begin at $75 (roughly 2.5 hour show). Full experience tickets are also available and include a multi-course meal designed by @blueplatechicago (and the food is really, really good)

The show takes place on the 14th floor of the @cambriachicagoloop Hotel in The Spiegeltent ZaZou, a Belgian mirror tent. 🎪

It’s great for birthdays, bachelorettes, dates and more!

Add to your winter bucketlist! #chicagotheatre #chicagobucketlist #chicagothingstodo #choosechicago #downtownchicago

Girls don’t want flowers for Valentine’s Day,

Girls don’t want flowers for Valentine’s Day, we want conchas (and Orejitas) @pnl.pilsen #chicagofoodscene #chicagobakery #pilsen #pilsenchicago #chicagoeats

I can cross off eating the best Chicago bites unde

I can cross off eating the best Chicago bites under dinosaurs on my bucketlist 🦕

Last night was #firstbitesbash to kick off @choosechicago #chicagorestaurantweek that starts today!

Some of my favorite bites were the:
🍉 Watermelon steak from @bronzevillewinery
🥩 Seared beef tartine @nomichicago
🍄 Fried Kentucky oyster mushrooms @edeninchicago
🌱 Turnips topped with cavair @bloompbk
🥟 lobster dumpling from @taochicago

#choosechicago #fieldmuseum #chicagorestaurants

❤️ Valentine’s Day experiences ❤️ At H

❤️ Valentine’s Day experiences ❤️

At Home 🏡
🍕 Heart shaped pizza from @easystreetpizza
🫕 Home Fondue Experience with @gejascafe
♥️ Heart Shaped Tortas from @tacotlantacos
🍕 Heart shaped pizza from @loumalnatis starting 2/4th through 2/14th
🧀 Charcuterie boards @lardonchicago
🧁 Dessert boxes from 👯‍♀️ @somersetchicago
🍝 Fresh pasta at home with @tortello_pastificio

❤️Friends 👯‍♀️
🍳 Cupid Brunch at @carnivalechi
❤️🍪 Valentine’s Day Cookie 🧖‍♀️ Decorating at @bettieschicago ❤️2/10th
☕️ Valentines Day Tea at @rcchicago
🍷 Sweetheart wine tasting at @uvaechicago
🎳 Bowling at @AvondaleBowl
🎉 @whirlyball + bowling
🎥 Princess Bride @musicboxchicago
🧀 Cheese class with @cheesesexdeath @__all_together_now__

Date Experiences ❤️
🐰 Cuddles by Candlelight at @cuddlebunnyccc
🖼️ Free Museum Day at @moca 2/14th
🪄 @themagicparlour Valentines Day Magic Show
🎯 2 for 1 price at @museumofillusionschicago

Treat yourself 🧖‍♀️
@kohlerwatersspa_lincolnpark
🧖‍♀️ facials @facefoundrie mention me for $10 off first time services! (Mention CGL!)
🧖‍♀️ @thenowmassage 10% off first time at Lakeview location only! (Mention CGL)
🍺 @pivabeerspa
🧖‍♂️ @UrbanOasis
💐 @FlowersforDreams

Like it ❤️ save it 📌 share it! 🫶 #chicagorestaurants #do312#chicagovalentinesday #chicagomom #chicagobucketlist

We just gone done with a vacation, so I’m gettin

We just gone done with a vacation, so I’m getting air for Valentine’s Day but wanted to relay the message in case anyone needs to be dropping hints out there! ❤️

@bavettessteakhouse
@aviarycocktails
@wachicago
@osterialanghe
@joesseafood
@heritage_chicago

#chicagovalentinesday #chicagomom #chicagofamily #chicagofoodie #chicagorestaurants

We did it! We can cross learning how to ski off ou

We did it! We can cross learning how to ski off our bucket list! January is Learn to Ski Month, and @wilmotmountain has been teaching people how to ski for 85 years! It’s the best place to get a lesson and try it out this winter! Not too far from the city and something to new to try over these next few winter months! And Holders get 20% off on-mountain experiences like group lessons!

After the lesson, we grabbed drinks and snacks at the Lodge. We also stayed the night in Kenosha which was about a 25 minute drive away. We had so much fun and are definitely planning on going back!

Link in my bio to check out everything Wilmot has to offer and book your lesson!

AD #wilmotmountain #EpicDayPass

Things to do in January!! A little bit of everythi

Things to do in January!! A little bit of everything for everyone! #chicagomom #chicagoevents #chicagofamily #choosechicago #chicago

👧 FORTS! @filamentplays (ends 1/22nd) this is great for kids! Tickets are super limited so book ASAP!

🛍️ Winter Bryn Market Saturdays and Sundays all month @edgewatermarkets

🎭 Cabaret Musical by Porchlight theatre @porchlightmt (ongoing)

🎨 Black Creativity Family Day at @msichicago (1/16th)

🐻‍❄️ FREE Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island (1/21) @chicagoparks

🍽️ Chicago Restaurant Week @choosechicago (1/20-2/5)

🪄 Music & Magic at Chicago Magic Lounge 1/16 and 1/30

🌍Step Afrika Auditorium Theatre 1/14th @auditoriumtheatre

We do not need happy hour in January. We need To

We do not need happy hour in January.

We need Tower Hour 🦞 instead
@rpmseafood

#lettuceentertainyou #chicagofoodauthority #chicagoeats #chicagogram #seafoodtower

Part 3: best dinner @choosechicago Chicago Restaur

Part 3: best dinner @choosechicago Chicago Restaurant Week deals! My subscribers get a full detailed list of the best deals for brunch, lunch and dinner but here are the top 4 for dinner!

@bronzevillewinery @lesudchicago @primeprovisions @duckduckgoatchi

Which ones do you want to check out?? #chicagorestaurantweek #chicagorestaurant #chicagofoodie #choosechicago #chicago

Part 2 of the best deals for @choosechicago Chicag

Part 2 of the best deals for @choosechicago Chicago Restaurant week! My subscribers get a full detailed spreadsheet of the best deals, but I’m sharing 3 with you!

@allavitachicago @piccolosognorestaurant @carmines_rush

Part 3 coming tomorrow! Save it. Share it! ❤️ #chicagorestaurantweek #choosechicago #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodie #chicagogram

Based on some of the most expensive items, here ar

Based on some of the most expensive items, here are some of the best deals of the @choosechicago Chicago Restaurant Week!

@abarestaurant
@robertspizzaco
@lajosiechicago

My CGL subscribers get a full detailed spreadsheet of the best deals for brunch, lunch and dinner!

Part 2 for best lunch deals coming tomorrow! #chicagorestaurantweek #chicagofoodie #chicagobucketlist #chicagorestaurant #chicagofood

POV: takes a hot girl walk in Gold Coast during ou

POV: takes a hot girl walk in Gold Coast during our heat wave

@wachicago has done some major updates & the lobby coffee shop gives all the vibes ☕️

@asterhallchicago library & study bar on the 6th floor is a quiet gem off Michigan avenue with Lake Michigan Views 🍷

I’ll take todays weather any day 💁‍♀️ #goldcoastchicago #michiganave #magmile #do312 #chicagogram

There’s Christmas and then there’s Eatmas. I p

There’s Christmas and then there’s Eatmas. I prefer the latter… 🍽️🌲

1. My MIL’s pozole
2. @kasiasdeli for Christmas Eve dinner
3. Christmas Charcuterie I proudly assembled 🥰
4. My brunch board for Christmas Day
5. @mrealivasquez & I made 100 tamales….
6. A pic of us before our almost tamale divorce (I’m kidding, but those tamales will test a relationship 😭😭
7. Blurry Family pic from wild kids & wine buzzed parents.

We wish you the best holiday & hopefully a relaxing week ahead ❤️ #chicagofamily #chicagoparent #chicagofoodie #chicagokids #chicagoblogger

Hey Alexa, skip Chicago’s winter 🥶 #winterst

Hey Alexa, skip Chicago’s winter 🥶 #winterstorm #chicagoweather #itscold #chicago

Glass @vintagehousechicago

Part 6 of things to do over winter break! These tw

Part 6 of things to do over winter break! These two options allow the kids (and adults) to let out some extra energy off!

@altitudechicago in West Town (there are a few suburbs locations too like Skokie, Elmburst, Lombard…) that is so fun for kids and adults! The little kids area is from 2-6 years old and they sell snack and adult beverages for the adults!

@fitcity in Lincoln Square has climbing areas for the big and little ones (6 months and up), basketball court and indoor soccer turf field. They have winter break camps and drop in classes!

Both places also make great spots for birthday parties! #chicagoparent #chicagomom #chicagolandarea #chicagokids #chicagofamily

They also have adults only nights too! The kids ab

They also have adults only nights too! The kids absolutely loved it & want to go back! At the end, there was a kids dance party and they were helping one another create their forts! It’s been extended to January 22nd! @filamentplays #chicagoparent #chicagokids #chicagofamily #chicagobucketlist

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