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LEAP classes for toddlers at the Lincoln Park Zoo
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Taking a LEAP at the Lincoln Park Zoo

By thechicagogoodlifeJanuary 24, 2019January 29, 2020
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Recap: Why Lil’ Kickers is a toddler must

By thechicagogoodlifeNovember 20, 2018January 5, 2020
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Stroller Strides with fit4mom in Chicago
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Stroller Strides Review: A fitness class for moms

By thechicagogoodlifeSeptember 28, 2018April 28, 2019
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Chicago summer buckertlist
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My Chicago Summer Bucketlist

By thechicagogoodlifeJune 1, 2018June 28, 2018
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Best Brunches and Hunts in the City

By thechicagogoodlifeMarch 21, 2018May 24, 2018
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A Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day: Events and Activities for Everyone

By thechicagogoodlifeMarch 7, 2018April 9, 2019
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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
CHICAGO BOARD 🌃🌭 AD Chicago baseball season CHICAGO BOARD 🌃🌭 AD Chicago baseball season is here so here’s a little board to throw together to kick off the season with @viennabeef everything. 

@viennabeef has 🚨NEW 🚨spicy sausages that are DELICIOUS. Made with red pepper flakes & brown sugar, it has a little kick to it🌶 I loaded them up with all the typical Chicago fixings. 

You can find them NEW sausages at @marianosmarket 

What are your favorite toppings? I love love love celery salt! 

#viennabeef #chicagofood #viennabeefsausage #312food #chicagofoodauthority
The sunshine just hits different after the rain ☀️

@brokenbarrelbar has an open air patio, kids eat free on Mondays & .75 cents on Wednesdays! 

And please order the grilled dry rub wings 🍗 #eeeats #312food #chicagofoodie #chicagofood #chicagofoodauthority
Current state: Glass(es) of wine & feeling fine 😎 

And by wine, I mean water because that’s what I’m currently drinking :) 

What has been the best restaurant meal you’ve had recently?? We need to try new places! 

I’ll go first in comments ⬇️

 #chicagorestaurants #eeeeats #infatuationchi #chicagogram
My favorite co-worker is the coffee machine ☕️ My favorite co-worker is the coffee machine ☕️ #sponsored

We got an upgrade in our coffee machine situation with @cuisinart full touchscreen controls with an LCD screen that goes to sleep when it’s not in use. Its fully automatic with 24-hour programmability. 

It’s a fancy co-worker 💁🏼‍♀️

The exact coffeemaker is linked in bio! 

#savorthegoodlife #cuisinart #coffeebar #coffeetime
Where coffee & cocktails meet ☕️ 🍹. Basical Where coffee & cocktails meet ☕️ 🍹. Basically the best place ever @hexecoffee 🙌🏼

Plus a big patio! Coffee date anyone? #chicagocoffee #chicagocoffeeshops #coffeeshopcorners #myfab5 #chicagorestaurant
Hi from one of the best patios with a view 🌃🙌🏼 @thelakefrontrestchi 

Happy another gorgeous Wednesday ☀️☀️ what’s been your favorite about this weather lately? For us, we’ve been eating outside! #chicagopatio #chicagoshots #choosechicago #lakemichigan #chicagogram #chicagobucketlist
This weather is BLUE-teaiful 💙☀️ About to This weather is BLUE-teaiful 💙☀️

About to make shrimp tacos, pico de gallo & dine al fresco bc ☀️🙌🏼

What are your evening plans?

I also linked everything on @liketoknow.it in the link in bio! #chicagomom #chicagoblogger #chicagoweather #bucktownchicago #chicagogram
She’s so pretty 🤩 AND going to be 80 degrees She’s so pretty 🤩 AND going to be 80 degrees tomorrow ☀️

Since its perfection out, here’s 12 of my favorite hotels with beautiful views 🌃 

Most of these have rooftop bars & restaurants which I tried to tag as well! 🍹

📌 Save this post for all your out of towners this summer or just somewhere to grab drinks 🍹 

1. @swissotelchi 

2. @langhamchicago Bar/Restaurant @travellechicago 

3. @therobeychicago 

4. @hotellincoln Rooftop @jparkerchicago

5. @lhchicago Rooftop @lhrooftop 

6. @thewitchicago Rooftop @roofonthewit 

7. @conradchicago Rooftop @thegwenchicago 

8. @thepeninsulachi Rooftop @zbarchicago 

9. @renchicagodowntown Rooftop @raisedbarchicago 

10. @thehoxtonhotel Rooftop @cabrachicago 

11. @chicagoathletichotel Rooftop @cindysrooftop 

12. @hyattplacewickerpark Rooftop @kennedyrooftop 

Anymore I’m missing?! Tag them below 👇🏼👇🏼#chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagogram #chicagoviews #chicagohotel #downtownchicago
Hot Plate Summer in full effect 🍽 I’m ready Hot Plate Summer in full effect 🍽

I’m ready because this weather we had today is just glorious ☀️🙌🏼

Happy Easter to those that celebrate today! 🐣

📸 arroz con gandules (MILs on the blog), @sumnerpointbeef hamburgers & salad 

#yumyumyum #onmyplate #eeeats #infatuationchi #hotgirlsummer
Name a better duo than pizza & ranch? 🙌🏼 I’ll wait....

AD @panerabread now has RANCH dressing at home & if your home is anything like mine, ranch. Is. 🔑. 

And not just like any kind, we are very picky with our dips 😆

You can find them at Marianos, Target, Fresh Thyme and more! #paneraathome #panerabread #panera #ranchdressing
My feed is slowly turning into a coffee shop visio My feed is slowly turning into a coffee shop vision board & I’m not mad about it. ☕️ 

@drink.happy.thoughts has some of the most unique coffee drinks I’ve had. The Bee Sting is made with 🌶 infused honey & it’s spicy!  Therefore, I give it a 10/10 🙌🏼

Women & Latina owned located in 📌 Buena Park #coffeeshop #coffeeshops #chicagocoffee #chicagocoffeeshops #coffeeshopcorners
Did a little Armitage Avenue stroll today and hit Did a little Armitage Avenue stroll today and hit up a few stores I love! 🛍 

Including @arteffect that has the cutest kitchenware & gifts! Especially with Mother’s Day coming up, there’s some cute options! 

Here are a few local spots I love:

@arteffect Kitchenware & 👰🏼 gifts
@annettesitalian Italian ice
@foxtrotmarket ☕️ 
@jenisicecreams 🍨 
@eatcba 🥯 
@blissandbelleboutique 👗 
@mcshanes.exchange luxury consignment 🛍 

Any other local spots you love? Tag them below 🤗 #lincolnpark #lincolnparkchicago #chicagobusiness #do312
Hey you, wanna pretend we are on a sunny island si Hey you, wanna pretend we are on a sunny island sipping cocktails? 🍹🏝

Join me this Friday for Zoom Island, a virtual COCKTAIL CLASS! 😎Think fun tequila drinks sitting computer side (we can pretend it’s a beach ok 🤗) @revaeschneider from @simpliciteco_ will be teaching us how to make 3 cocktails with trivia, games & all things🍹

She will email you the ingredients we will need! I cannot wait! 🎉

The link is in the bio to sign up! Hurry, we are down to 5 spots left. 
#chicagococktails #chicagodrinks #chicagoblogger #chicagomom #chicagospring
🌸Spring Break in the City 🌸 We checked out t 🌸Spring Break in the City 🌸 We checked out the new Marvel Super Hero exhibit at the @msichicago &  I have to say, it was quite marvelous 🙌🏼 

Great for all ages, interactive & here until September. They are operating on limited capacity so grab your tickets soon! 🛡 @choosechicago #windycity #springbreak2021 #chicagomuseum #liveinlikeachilocal #choosechicago
I’ll be Hoppin’ around this Easter 🐰 with s I’ll be Hoppin’ around this Easter 🐰 with some @honeybaked_ham! AD

@honeybaked_ham has ham & Turkey packages that are really easy to order online & ready for pickup. We ordered the quarter ham dinner with 3 sides, perfect for our family of 4. 

Everything is cooked & the sides can be warmed up in the microwave or oven. Easy & great size for us! 

And whatever you do, get the mac n cheese. It’s 🙌🏼 

#honeybakedham #easterdinner #eeeeats #infatuationchi
My ideal vision board involves bar aesthetics ✨🥃

@milkstopcafe is such a cute cafe & cocktail spot in La Grange! #enjoyillinois #lagrange #chicagoland #chicagosuburbs #chicagolandarea
Need something to do this weekend? @kingsdine open Need something to do this weekend? @kingsdine opened up last month @parkwaybankpark & we loved, loved our experience. 🎳 

Reservations, blocked off sections, hospital grade sanitizer every two hours, masks. deep cleaning after each reservation & more 🎳. 

I have a highlight saved from Noah’s birthday! 

Anyone doing anything fun this weekend??! Weather looks like indoor fun 😑 #rosemont #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagothingstodo #chicagogram
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