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Holiday

Family Holiday Looks

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 15, 2020November 15, 2020
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How to get around the city this holiday season with Avail

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 13, 2020November 21, 2020
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A Chicago Girls Gift Guide

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 9, 2020November 12, 2020
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Manny’s Family Mexican Rice Recipe

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020
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How to set up a Dia de los Muertos altar

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 27, 2020October 29, 2020
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The Best Adult Grilled Cheese

by thechicagogoodlifeOctober 26, 2020October 3, 2021
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The OG of Chicago Holiday Bars @butchmcguires 🎄 The OG of Chicago Holiday Bars @butchmcguires 🎄🚂 A tradition that started in the 1960’s now continues! We had the best time with our friends checking the decor, trains all throughout the restaurant. And please don’t sleep on their burger, it’s delicious 🍔 No reservations during the holiday season and definitely kid friendly during the day! (There were quite a few groups of kids!) They have a kids menu till 7pm. Who would want to go with?! #chicagobucketlist #chicagomom #explorechicago #goldcoastchicago #chicagoparent PS- the kids were pretending to be reindeers, so we are going with it :)
🎁 TREAT YOURSELF @facefoundrie GIVEAWAY 🎁 I 🎁 TREAT YOURSELF @facefoundrie GIVEAWAY 🎁 I want to give one of you a special holiday gift! A $50 dollar gift card to @facefoundrie! I love them so much, they made it onto my Chicago Experience Gift Guide this year! To enter: 🧖‍♀️ Follow me! @thechicagogoodlife 🧖‍♀️ Like & save this post 🧖‍♀️ Tag a friend 👯‍♀️ (one line = one entry) 🧖‍♀️ 3 Bonus entries if you share this post to your stories (profile must be public so I can see!) I’ll put the winner Sunday morning! And you can also use code ‘Christine 8970’ for $10 off first time services! #chicagospa #chicagosalon #chicagobusiness #chicagomom 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.
❄️ OPENING THURSDAY ❄️ @jackfrostwintervi ❄️ OPENING THURSDAY ❄️ @jackfrostwintervillage is opening Thursday! Music, lights, photo oops, holiday cocktails, ice skating & bumper cars! ❄️ And dress warm, it’s all outside! ❄️ Head to reels for more videos & save 📌 this post for your winter Bucketlist ❄️ We will be there this weekend! Anyone else?! #chicagopopup #chicagoevents #chicagogram #chicagobucketlist #chicagoig
What kind of gift giver are you? A. Experiences What kind of gift giver are you? A. Experiences B. A gift 🎁 C. None. (Ok Grinch 😭) Now on the blog are Chicago Experiences to gift this season! For adults & kids 🎁 link in bio! And pic is from 2019 but @oldcrowsmokehouse has their decor up now! 🎄#chicagoblogger #chicagogram #chicagomom #choosechicago #chicagobar
HAPPY HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY MS.MILA 🎂 We celebrat HAPPY HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY MS.MILA 🎂 We celebrated Mila’s birthday today & you know how I know it was a good time? Both kids asleep by 6:45pm 🙌😭 It was nothing short of magical because of everyone below…seriously! 🎈 @seventwentyfive.events Amanda is INSANELY talented at party planning. Easy to work with & made our vision happen 🎂 🏃🏼‍♀️ @fitcitykids for being the BEST part of 2020. We discovered it last year & have been members ever since. Their classes, camps & open play are the BEST. You can rent out of entire space for your own party 🎉 🍽 @marianosmarket catering! Our first time trying it & loved it! 🎂 @kleinbakery is our GO-TO place to get our cakes. They are beautiful & delicious And now the CGL party season is officially come to an end. November is the best but I. Am. Tired. 😴✌🏼#chicagomom #chicagobirthday #chicagoparent #chicagofamily #chicagokids
Holiday Cocktails have entered the chat 💬 🍹 Holiday Cocktails have entered the chat 💬 🍹 This Rosemary Margarita is the best from @wetwhistledrinks. Google the recipe & make it this holiday season! 10/10 would recommend to all my margarita lovers. They have some really awesome cocktail recipes! Tip: the rosemary syrup bottles really nicely & could make a nice gift 🎁 #chicagodrinks #cocktails #cocktailsofinstagram #chicagoblogger #chicagomom
Your CGL Holiday Headquarters right here 👋🏼🎄 Gift guides, holiday things to do reels, 🎅🏼 highlights & more! Starting with one of my favorite trees🎄Not too late to snap some holiday photos in front of it! 📸 I also have 10 other great places to take holiday photos around the city on the blog! #chicagogram #choosechicago #chicago #chicagoig #downtownchicago
#Ad No one out pizzas the Holiday Hut Shop 🍕 @ #Ad No one out pizzas the Holiday Hut Shop 🍕 @pizzahut now just launched their Holiday Hut Shop with goodies that remind me so much of my childhood. It’s giving me all the childhood nostalgia. 🎁 When I was younger, every Friday, I’d save my allowance for @pizzahut Fridays. And who remembers the old school red cups?! They have the grown-up wine glass version of those in their Holiday Hut Shop, along with PJs, ornaments and more! Plus, the Triple Treat Box is also back for a limited time! Run, don’t walk - those breadsticks and mini Cinnabon rolls are to die for! #PizzaHutPartner #HolidayHutShop #pizzahut
When the kids are away, the hot pants come out & p When the kids are away, the hot pants come out & play 🎉 If you are still looking for a 🦃 outfit, @shopwinniecooper still has these pants available. Use code ‘TCGL15’ for 15% off orders of $75 or more until the 24th. And yes, they ship! 🛍 Everything else is linked on @shop.ltk. Link in bio! And new hair by @melissaa_gc at @salonvchicago 💁🏼‍♀️ #chicagomom #roscoevillage #lakeviewchicago #chicagoblogger #chicagoparent
Suite life is the best life 💁🏼‍♀️ We a Suite life is the best life 💁🏼‍♀️ We are closing out Mannys epic birthday weekend in the @budlight suite for the Bulls game tonight! 🏀 Let’s hope for a win & thank you @choosechicago for the tickets & being one of my favorite, favorite partnerships I’ve started this year. PS- these @budlight seltzer’s are yummy! GO BULLS!!!! 🏀🏀 #choosechicago #chicagobulls #unitedcenter #chicagomom #chicagogram
6 Things to do in Chicago this weekend! 🎉 ⛄ 6 Things to do in Chicago this weekend! 🎉 ⛄️ Christkindlemarket starts at Daley Plaza & @gallagherwaychi @thechristkindlmarket 📍 Loop & Wrigleyville ⛸ Ice Skating Rink & the 108th Tree Lighting today (11/19) at Millennium Park @millennium_park📍 Downtown ❄️ Frozen, The Musical starts tonight with @broadwayinchicago 📍@cadillacpalacetheatre Loop ✨ Magnificent Mile Lights Festival tonight (11/19) @themagmile 📍Michigan Avenue 💡 Lou's Lights at Saint Lou's Assembly @saintlouschicago (ongoing)📍Fulton Market 🌲 Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at MSI (ongoing) @msichicago 📍 Jackson Park There is SO much happening this weekend. What are your plans? Save and share 📌 this post! #chicagobucketlist #christkindlesmarkt #chicagoevents #thingstodochicago #choosechicago
🥧 THANKSGIVING PIE GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🥧 @klein 🥧 THANKSGIVING PIE GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🥧 @kleinbakery & are giving away THREE 10’ inch PIES for this Thanksgiving! 🦃 An apple, pecan & pumpkin 🥧 🙌 🥧 Follow me 🙋🏼‍♀️ & @kleinbakery 🥧 Like and save this post⁠⠀⁠⠀
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🥧 Winner will be chosen Sunday & announced via my stories (11/21) 📍 East Lakeview location (must pick up from this location)

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This is exactly what it looks like NOT at bedtime This is exactly what it looks like NOT at bedtime but I can pretend. 🪄😀 We did the Family Winter Escape package at @wachicago & it was incredible. I have a reel on our room & more details now! And holiday pjs are @joystreetkids & just the cutest! She hand pants all her own designs 🙌🎅🏼 Thanks for hosting us @wachicago 😍 #waldorfastoria #chicagohotel #chicagofamily #chicagomom #chicagokids
It may have taken almost two years to host an even It may have taken almost two years to host an event, but we are backkkk! 🎉 The Facial & Shopping event @facefoundrie last night was a huge success. 🛍 They were able to give 33 facials & few more came in just to shop & snack 🍽 One of the best parts of IG, is connecting with local businesses & meeting some of you!! Now I’ve gotten the itch, next one will be for Galentines Day. Tag a place we should have the next meet up at! Thank you @facefoundrie @goddessgrocer (the pesto salad was soooo good!) @mrcharcuteriechicago @fiercejewelryco_ & @sassyconfetti for helping it come together! And the real MVP, these leather pants from local boutique @shopwinniecooper 😍 And hair is @melissaa_gc at @salonvchicago 💁🏼‍♀️ Can’t wait to do it again In February!! #chicagoblogger #chicagomom #chicagogrammers #windycitybloggers #chicagoevents
5 Things to do in Chicago this weekend! 🎉 🌲 The @wachicago has their annual tree now lit up for the holidays! It’s so pretty 😍📍 Gold Coast 🧖‍♀️Facial & shopping small businesses this Sunday with me! @facefoundrie 📍 Bucktown 📚 Grand Opening of Da Book Joint Saturday @dabookjoint in @boxvillechi 📍Bronzeville 🛍 Start your holiday shopping at Chicago Makers Pop Up Shop with 90 local businesses over 3 locations @chicagomakerspopupshop 📍 West Town + Bucktown + Wicker Park 🎭 Snow Queen starting 11/12 @thehousetheatre 📍West Town Save 📌 & share this post with your weekend friends 👯‍♀️! What are your plans this weekend? #explorechicago #chicagogram #chicagogoldcoast #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago
👗 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 👗 @shopwinniecooper & I pu 👗 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 👗 @shopwinniecooper & I put together 3 looks for Thanksgiving & I had you all vote on your favorite in stories. 🎉 Well I ended up keeping this one! Was this the one you picked?? 💁🏼‍♀️ You can now get a chance to shop (in the store or online) for some of these same looks & more! 🛍 We are giving away a $50 gift card! To enter: 🛍 Follow me 🙋🏼‍♀️ & @shopwinniecooper 🛍 Like and save this post⁠⠀⁠⠀
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🛍 Winner will be chosen Sunday & announced via my stories (11/14) Use code ‘TCGL’ for 15% off minimum orders of $75 or more from now until 11/24! 📍 Roscoe Village 

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. #roscoevillage #chicagobusiness #chicagomom #chicagobusiness #chicagoshopping
*New Opening Today! ☕️ @ourfairgrounds is open *New Opening Today! ☕️ @ourfairgrounds is opening a River North location with some new menu items & seasonal food & drinks 🥤 These lakte salmon bites, funnel cake fries, cordial cortado topped & more are delicious 😋 📍 306 West Erie (no geotag yet!) Use code CHICAGOGOODLIFE15 for 15% off first time app orders! #chicagocoffee #rivernorth #rivernorthchicago #chicagocoffeeshops #312food
My exact thoughts for the remainder of the week. ✌🏼💤 And this pic is a few months old so not sure if the sign is current! Don’t @ me k?! 🤣 #chicagokids #chicagomom #chicagofamily #wickerparkchicago #wickerpark
You can’t win friends with salad, but you sure c You can’t win friends with salad, but you sure can win them with a lobster boil with @savorwe 🦞🤩 @savorwe are professional chefs that can come to your home & create an epic meal for you & your friends! I think it makes a fun holiday thing to do or a great local gift! 🎁 I want to do it again! 🥂 #chicagobusiness #chicagobucketlist #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodscene #312food
I think we all can agree that’s today’s weathe I think we all can agree that’s today’s weather was the REAL MVP ☀️🏆 And the fact we didn’t have to see the Bear lose today 😭 Happy Sunday! What did you all do today?? #chicagokids #chicagofamily #chicagoparent #chicagogram #choosechicago
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