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Details on our Chicago move
How to do Lollapollooza with a family
Fun Mother’s Day Gift Guides: Gifts Under $100
How to make a Chicago Board with Vienna Beef
My Mom’s Meatloaf with Sumner Point Beef, a Local Illinois Farm

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❤️Inspiring you to get out & explore the city
📆City Guide + Events + Food
👭YOUR mom friend around town🍷😃

I can’t get behind many food holidays, but when

I can’t get behind many food holidays, but when it’s #nationalcheeseburgerday, @fatsoslaststand is where it’s at 🍔👏🏼

It’s in my top 5 Chicago burgers 😍 what are some of your favs? #chicagoburger #312food #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodauthority #infatuationchi

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

🖼 Artfest Michigan Avenue @amdurproductions @themagmile 📍Michigan Avenue

🌮 Lakeview Taco Fest (Suggested donation) @lakeviewroscoevillage 📍Lakeview

🎉 Buena Park Block Party (Suggested donation) @buenapark_chicago 📍Buena Park

🛍 Maxwell Street Market this Sunday📍Little Italy

🎨 Renegrade Craft Fair @renegadecraft 📍Wicker Park

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What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #chicagoevents #thingstodochicago #chicagogram

Event Alert! 🚨 There are only TWO more Tuesda

Event Alert! 🚨

There are only TWO more Tuesdays to attend a free @wigglewormsofficial music class at @gallgherwaychi 🎶

We had so much fun dancing to live music, playing in the splash pad and then watching a movie on the lawn after! 🎥

After the class, we grabbed yummy cake bites @westtownbakery that were delicious! 🎂

There are lots of events for everyone coming up @gallagherwaychi like the return of the @thechristkindlmarket & date night movie nights ❄️⛸

We need to do another meet up soon! Who’s in? #ChicagoMom #LakeviewChicago #ChicagoEvents #ChooseChicago #wrigleyville

📸 @hannahschweissphotography

👩🏼‍🍳 Chicago Gourmet Dinner Alert 👩🏼‍🍳

@chicago_gourmet looks a little different this year. Instead of a weekend long event, there are several events taking place throughout the month.

One of them is at @thedearbornchi. They are hosting a “Celebrating Leading Ladies: Beauty & the Feast” on September 22nd. We got a preview last night & everything is going to be amazing! It’s a multicourse dinner with a women led team from the @thedearbornchi, @vanillechicago + wine pairings with @alpanasingh 🍷

Tickets are now on sale! For closer look at each dish, head to reels 🎥 Thanks for having us in!
#chicagogourmet #choosechicago #downtownchicago #infatuationchi #fabfoodchicago

When in Greece…🍹🫒🍽 We had brunch @eat

When in Greece…🍹🫒🍽

We had brunch @eatatandros & it is absolutely delicious 😍

I got the mezze collection which comes with a trio of dips, meat & veggies 🌶 I will dream about the whipped feta & tatziki 🙌

🍹 Santorini Spritz

What’s your favorite Chicago brunch right now??

📍 Logan Square #chicagobrunch #logansquare #logansquarechicago #chicagorestaurants #312food

Goodnight Chicago ✌🏼May your mold count be be

Goodnight Chicago ✌🏼May your mold count be better tomorrow 🤧

📍@swissotelchi & these views are the best! #chicagoweather #downtownchicago #mychicagopix #chicagoviews #choosechicago

September Bucketlist! All the outdoor things bef

September Bucketlist!

All the outdoor things before the weather gets chilly! 🥶

SAVE 📌 and SHARE with your Bucketlist peeps 👯‍♀️

💐 Farmers market (see huge list from May 12th post)

🧺 Picnic in a park: we love parks with views Henry Palmisano, Burnham Park or Lakeshore park!

🍕 Patio hang @robertspizzaco

🌊 Rent kayaks with @urbankayaks

🚤 Rent an electric boat @chicagoeboats

⛳️ Mini golf at Diversey or @maggie.daley.park

🇨🇺 Patio hang at Mimas taste of Cuba @mimastasteofcuba

🌮 Lakeview Taco Fest Sept 18/19th @lakeviewroscoevillage

🎶 Hyde Park Hazz Fest Sept. 25/26th @hydeparkjazzfest

🍹 Patio hang @thedandycrown

🚂 Model Railroad exhibit @chicagobotanic

#chicagobucketlist #chicagoparent #chicagogram #choosechicago #chicagothingstodo

Nah-cho regular nachos! 🍽 I saw these caulifl

Nah-cho regular nachos! 🍽

I saw these cauliflower nachos popping up all over the Tok & had to make them. 🍽

I used @alfrescochicken ground chicken & makes an easy weeknight meal. I found it at @jewelosco along with two other kinds like Italian or taco ground chicken 🍽

I added a link in bio to take you directly to the recipe on @alfrescochicken site! AD #ShoppingwithAlFresco #eeeeats #infatuationchi #cauliflower #cauliflowernachos

BURGER FEST PHOTO DUMP We came, ate burgers & jud

BURGER FEST PHOTO DUMP

We came, ate burgers & judged the winner! @reggieslive won for critics choice award with their chorizo burger topped with avocado 🍔

Some other favorites were @fatsoslaststand & @byronshotdogs 🍔

Thanks for having me @lakeviewroscoevillage 😍

The fest runs until 10pm tonight, $10 donation entry & there’s a kids area (one free & one 💰) #roscoevillage #chicagoburgers #312food #infatuationchi #chicagofood

We understood the assignment ✔️ Brunch, buck

We understood the assignment ✔️

Brunch, bucket hats & chill 💁🏼‍♀️

Who wants to sit with us?! 😍

@ediescafebar is such a cute day to night spot with a happy hour from 3-5pm. $5 wine & $4 charcuterie meats!

We love he charcoal latte is my fav ☕️, Mila loved the croissant 🥐 plus their two outdoor patios.

Makes a great girl date spot 👯‍♀️

#chicagorestaurants #rivernorthchicago #chicagofoodie
#chicagobusiness #chicagoeats #chicagohappyhour #312food #chicagofoodgirl #chicagofoodauthority #chicagomom #chicagocoffee

Noah & Milas mom is out. And I don’t mean out on

Noah & Milas mom is out. And I don’t mean out on the town 😴💤

New York housewives & Tuesday is a wrap ✌🏼 Are we liking this season or no? Tonight’s final episode looks like the best one yet! 🍎

Outfit & mom purse linked @shop.ltk link in bio👆🏼

#chicagomom #rhony #chicagoparent #chicagoblogger #westloopchicago #theeverymom #theeverygirl #windycitybloggers #chicagogrammers #chicagogram #chicago #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodauthority #312food

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN 🎉 And to all t

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN 🎉

And to all the CPS students, teachers & staff that went back today, happy first day! ❤️

I’m hoping for a happy & healthy school year for all our kids this year ❤️

We had the best day of kindergarten! No tears from Noah (all mom & dad 😭) plus we ended the day with a surprise small back to school bash at our place for his big day. ❤️

Our bucket is full & we are ready for a new school year 😍 #chicagomom #chicagoparent #chicagofamily #chicagokids #chicagoblogger #chicagopublicschools

Since Chicago’s been having some serious island

Since Chicago’s been having some serious island weather, we wanted a taste of some island Cuban food! 🏝

@mimastasteofcuba was absolutely amazing! Food is delicious + the whole vibe makes you never want to leave 🏝

Here’s what we ordered & loved:
🍽 chicken & beef empanadas (the beef were INCREDIBLE)
🍽 Cubano sandwich
🍽 steak jabarito & it was chefs 💋. A must order.
🍽 kids had a side of arroz con frijoles (there’s a kids menu, but this is great for them!
🍹 Passionfruit mojito (s) 😎

There’s an indoor & cute outdoor area.

Definitely add it to your list! Like & save this 📌 in your restaurant folder!

#chicagofoodauthority #312food #chicagorestaurant #irvingpark #chicagofoodie

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

🥁 Musical storytime with @meritmusic at @timeoutmarketchicago 🧒🏼👦Saturday 📍West Loop

🇬🇷 Taste of Greektown this weekend! Food + entertainment (Suggested $5 dollar donation) @chicagogreektown 📍Greektown

🍽 Dine on Southport in its last weekend. Stroll down while it’s closed to 🚗 traffic Southport @lakeviewroscoevillage 📍Lakeview

🖼 Edgewater Arts fest @edgechamber 📍Edgewater

🚴 Bronzeville Bike Tour: Musical Legacy on Sunday @buildbronzeville📍Bronzeville

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What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #chicagofoodauthority #explorechicago #thingstodochicago #chicagogram

I was a queen for just one day & loved every secon

I was a queen for just one day & loved every second of it👸👑 @medieval_times

We had the best time @medievaltimes_chicago last weekend! It was the kids first time & I haven’t been in well over a decade! Some things we loved about it:

👦Noah & Mila loved it! They are great ages for it
🍗 ummmm hello yummy chicken
😷 masks required & enforced when not eating
✋great spacing of seats. It’s every other party next to each other with scattered entry/exit times
🎉 Its interactive & fun!

Definitely great for special occasions & add to your fall bucketlist! 👑

Thanks for having us in! 👸🏼

Like & share this with people you want to go with! 📌#chicagobucketlist #chicagomom #chicagogram #choosechicago #chicagoland

May you still cool & hydrated today to keep the pu

May you still cool & hydrated today to keep the pumpkins away 🎃🙅🏼‍♀️

But if August PSL’s are your thing, @foxtrotmarket just came out with their own version of one, Pumpkin Pie Latte, that can be made dairy free!

Use code CHIGOODLIFE for $10 off delivery for all first time customers on the app! 📌 #foxtrot #foxtrotchicago #wickerpark #wickerparkchicago #chicagocoffee

End of Summer Photo Dump! 📷 Closing out summe

End of Summer Photo Dump! 📷

Closing out summer’s chapter & next up, kindergarten for Noah 🍎

We’ve had some highlights like moving, kid’s first Cubs game & the return of festivals! 🎉

We are hoping all the celebrations & fun continue into the school year & to help with that, the University of Illinois has developed @shield_illinois, a PCR test. This test screens for COVID-19 using saliva and results are back in less than 24 hours! ⏰

They are partnering with school districts throughout Illinois to bring the testing program directly into the schools. Having these tests accessible in schools will help kids stay in school, sports & activities knowing they are virus free ❤️

To learn more, check out the link in my stories! AD #ChicagoMom #ChicagoParent #BacktoSchool #EndofSummer #shield_illinois

I like coffee & I cannot lie. Especially when it’s on sale 💰 🙌

@gopuff, a delivery app bringing thousands of everyday essentials to your doorstep in minutes, currently has @lacolombecoffee on sale for $1.50 a can from now until 8/30.

I also have a code for $25 off first time users GOODLIFE. Download the app & check it out! AD #GoPuff #GoPuffPartner

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

5 FREE things to do in Chicago this weekend 🎉

🎒 Back to school FREE event at @antiquetaco with @ministudiochi (free to enter for shopping & entertainment but workshops are $6-$10) 📍Bridgeport

🖼 20th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 📍Rogers Park

🎵 Bilingual FREE musical story time with @kidochicago & @timeoutmarketchicago 📍West Loop

✈️ Special Air & Water Show performance with a flyover from Blue Angels 12pm-1pm Saturday & Sunday *FREE 📍Near North Side

🥁 Afro Beats Street Festival *FREE* 📍Hyde Park

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What are you up to this weekend? #chicagobucketlist #summertimechi #explorechicago #thingstodochicago #chicagogram

Tough Thursdays call for Happy Hour 🍷 @communit

Tough Thursdays call for Happy Hour 🍷 @communitytavern has happy hour from 5-6pm & kids eat free entree with an adult entree purchase 🍽 #chicagohappyhour #portagepark #chicagokids #chicagoparent #chicagomom

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