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The Best Adult Grilled Cheese

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020
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Halloween Sweet Board

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 22, 2020October 23, 2020
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Chicago-ish Pumpkin Patches & Orchards We Love

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 12, 2020October 26, 2020
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Love Shrimp Taco Friday

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 8, 2020October 8, 2020
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A Football Sunday Snack Board

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Coffee

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 2, 2020October 3, 2020
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  • My Momโ€™s Meatloaf with Sumner Point Beef, a Local Illinois Farm

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Burrata me all day โค๏ธ I made this cherry tom Burrata me all day โค๏ธ I made this cherry tomato & burrata salad for lunch. The Parmesan crackers were made with truffles & absolutely delicious! Salt & olive oil. Thatโ€™s it! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ˜˜ You can find all these ingredients in their market right now or delivery on @instacart! #eataly #eatalychicago #burrata #burratacheese #magmile
AD: Life is too short to miss out on burgers. @bub AD: Life is too short to miss out on burgers. @bubbaburger for that matter ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Ready in about 10 minutes, they make for an easy weekday meal for everyone. They also have Turkey & veggie burgers too! This Angus beauty has some of my favorite toppings ๐Ÿ” Pepperjack cheese, guacamole, red onion, giardiniera & Turkey bacon. What are your go-to toppings?? #BUBBAburger #yumyumyum #burger Find out more information on where to purchase, head to https://lnk2.io/w7zCTY6
Masked & vaxxed โœŒ๐Ÿผ I love this sparkly mask Masked & vaxxed โœŒ๐Ÿผ I love this sparkly mask from a small business on @etsy! Available in kid sizes as well. โค๏ธ She doesnโ€™t have an IG, but some of the best customer service! ๐Ÿ˜ Itโ€™s linked on my @shop.ltk link in my bio.โค๏ธ #lollapalooza #lollapaloozachicago #lolla #grantpark
Back to school or back to the office this fall, @w Back to school or back to the office this fall, @westfieldoldorchard has a little something for everyone. ๐Ÿ› We did some shopping for all of us, including getting Noah his school uniform @gap . Plus a little something for myself at @freepeople and @madewell never hurt anyone ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ AD @westfieldoldorchard #westfieldoldorchard
If you see these two parents running wild, just le If you see these two parents running wild, just let us do our thing. @lollapalooza โœŒ๐Ÿผ #lollapalooza #lolla #grantpark PS thank you papa & nana for the kids pool day โค๏ธ
5 things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฝ 5 things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿฝ Chinatown Summer Fair (FREE) @chicagochinatown ๐ŸŽก 49th Annual Fiesta del Sol in Pilsen (largest Latino festival in the country!) @fiestadelsolchicago ๐Ÿป @fatpourwickerpark has an Olympic Village popup ๐ŸŽต Jeff Fest in Jefferson Park (with a kids area. Ticket $6 in advance & under 12 free) ๐Ÿ› Andersonville sidewalk sale @avillechamber PS @swissotelchi has the best views! ๐Ÿ˜ Save ๐Ÿ“Œ or share with anyone that needs some ideas this weekend! What are your plans? โฌ‡๏ธ #chicagothingstodo #explorechicago #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #choosechicago
Hi hot honey chicken from @shakeshack & hi @lollap Hi hot honey chicken from @shakeshack & hi @lollapalooza. Day 1 โœ… This hot honey chicken sandwich is available from now until October & itโ€™s so yummy!! #lollapalooza #chicken #lolla #grantpark #shakeshack
Chicago, we asked for warm weather, not a hot, glo Chicago, we asked for warm weather, not a hot, global warming crisis ๐Ÿฅต #its1000degrees We are still outside drinking our wine though! Nails are @impressmanicure press ons & so far so good! Wine is Love You, Bunches bc itโ€™s the best ๐Ÿท @stolpmanvineyards #heatwave #chicagoweather #chicagonights #chicagoblogger
Mentally here but physically in my kitchen staring Mentally here but physically in my kitchen staring a fridge that I wish could make dinner ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ @kohlerwatersspa_lincolnpark invited me in to check out their facility a few weeks ago & itโ€™s so nice! It makes a nice gift, a birthday treat or even for a bride-to-be! ๐Ÿง–โ€โ™€๏ธ #chicagospa #lincolnpark #choosechicago #lincolnparkchicago #thingstodochicago (gifted)
You had me at 7 rolls for $30. ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ You had me at 7 rolls for $30. ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ @lawrence_fish_market ILYSM. ๐Ÿฅฐ No sit down, cash only, sushi & fresh fish only. 10/10 ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿฃ #312food #chicagofoodie #chicagosushi #chicagorestaurant #chicagogram
@thepigchicago photo dump! If you are looking for @thepigchicago photo dump! If you are looking for a restaurant around Michigan Avenue, @thepigchicago is phenomenal ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ We celebrated our anniversary there (with my sister wife @sassyconfetti ๐Ÿ˜ญ) & we loved every dish. Prosciutto & burrata, chicken thigh kebabs & my personal fav, beets with pistachio butter! Please order for me k?! Who has been? #magmile #michiganave #chicagofoodie #312food #chicagofoodauthority
5 things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽต 5 things to do in Chicago this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽต @wickerparkfest fest (suggested $10 donation + kids area ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ) ๐Ÿฝ Taste of Lincoln ($10 for all day entry) ๐Ÿ–ผ Palmer Square Art Fair ๐Ÿจ @milkbarstore birthday celebration @parsonschicken in Logan Square with a special dessert collab ๐Ÿ›’ Pilsen Vendor Market @thepilsenarthouse this Sunday Save ๐Ÿ“Œ & share for your weekend inspo! What are your plans this weekend? #chicagothingstodo #windycity #explorechicago #chicagobucketlist
Can we just trade the PB&J Iโ€™m having for dinner Can we just trade the PB&J Iโ€™m having for dinner with this BBQ?! @windycitysmokeout was so much fun! Itโ€™s now one of my favorite summer festivals. Here are a few of my other favorites: @lollapalooza Sheffield Garden Walk @pilsen_fest @wickerparkfest (this weekend!) What are some of yours? #chicagogram #windycitysmokeout #summertimechi #chicagoblogger #choosechicago
Happy hour is the best hour, am I right?! @lesudch Happy hour is the best hour, am I right?! @lesudchicago has an awesome happy hour deal Wednesday through Sunday. $6 select bites, cocktails & glasses of wine ๐Ÿท They have a cute patio & rooftop coming soon! I want to go back! Anyone been? #chicagohappyhour #roscoevillage #roscoevillagechicago #infatuationchi #chicagofoodauthority
Hey Chicago! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ 5 things you need to add to Hey Chicago! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ 5 things you need to add to your summer Bucketlist since time is counting down until back to school season (donโ€™t @ me. I donโ€™t want to talk about it either ๐Ÿ˜ณ) 5 things that will be gone by October! ๐Ÿ–ผ Obama Portraits @artinstitutechi (gone my mid August) ๐ŸŽจ Frida Kahlo Exhibit @clevecarneymuseumofart (+5 and older I think is good..) ๐ŸŽ @neonsummerchicago (all ages!) ๐Ÿฆธ Marvel Exhibit @msichicago (all ages & check reels) ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga @vangoghchicago (check reels) Some other honorable mentions are Sundays on State @loopchicago, Meet at the Mile @themagmile and farmers markets (check my May 13th post on locations and days of the week!) What do you have left on your list? Add some below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ Like, save & share ๐Ÿ“Œ #mychicagopix #chicagogram #chicagohome #explorechicago #enjoyillinois
Iโ€™m retiring from today until further notice โœŒ Iโ€™m retiring from today until further notice โœŒ๐Ÿผ#stopaskingmeforsnacks #sotired Outfit linked on my @shop.ltk. Link in bio ๐Ÿฅฐ
Breakfast of Champions! ๐Ÿฝ Or breakfast of heroe Breakfast of Champions! ๐Ÿฝ Or breakfast of heroes because @sparklingice is back with their Cheers to Heroes contest! Hometown heroes have a chance to win $10,000 and we can vote now! Voting ends July 31st and the winner will be announced August 13th! Nothing like a brunch board paired with mimosas made with Orange Mango @sparklingice! Head to stories to swipe up & vote for them! #Sponsored #SparklingIce #CheersToHeroes #brunch #weekendbrunch
๐ŸŽ‰5 things to do this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ› @alice ๐ŸŽ‰5 things to do this weekend ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ› @aliceandwonder is opening their 2nd location on Southport with 15% off their merchandise, sips & bites. Sign up for in their link in bio! ๐Ÿ–ผ Millennium Park Art Festival with over 120 artists & artisans. ๐ŸŒฎ Tacos y Tamales Fest in Pilsen (suggested donation for entry goes toward community organizations) ๐ŸŽถ Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest in Lakeview @lakevieweast ๐Ÿš— @thechicagoautoshow is happening with a new outdoor food area this year! Like, save ๐Ÿ“Œ & share! What are your plans this weekend? #chicagogram #chicagothingstodo #summertimechi #choosechicago #chicago
๐Ÿณ BRUNCH GIVEAWAY CLOSED ๐Ÿณ I checked out the ๐Ÿณ BRUNCH GIVEAWAY CLOSED ๐Ÿณ I checked out the newly opened @first.watch in Oakbrook & everything we had was delicious! The lemon ricotta pancakes are SO good! Thereโ€™s also a location now in Kildeer๐Ÿ“too! We have partnered to give one of you a $100 gift card to try it! To enter: ๐ŸฝLike & save this post ๐ŸฝFollow me & @first.watch ๐Ÿฝ Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸฝBONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so we can see) ๐Ÿคณ๐Ÿป ๐Ÿฝ Winner will announced this Sunday, July 18th via stories Good luck! AD #oakbrook #firstwatch #chicagoblogger #eeeeats #oakbrookmall 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 United States.
Hey Chicago! I need some help ๐Ÿ˜Ž I want to crea Hey Chicago! I need some help ๐Ÿ˜Ž I want to create a Guide together! Letโ€™s put together the first CGL Community Approved City Guide. ๐Ÿ™ It can be for anyone new to the city or coming to visit. OR maybe just wanting to explore new places! ๐Ÿ™ What I need? All your favorite places to go, see, eat, drink & more. It can be anything from neighborhood gems to touristy spots. Add them all! ๐Ÿ™ All your input will then be created for a guide that we can share with everyone ๐Ÿ™ Add your favorites below & be specific! And thank you! I canโ€™t wait to see how it comes together. ๐Ÿ™ #mychicagopix #chicagodrinks #likechicago #explorechicago #chicagogram
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