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How to throw the best (and easiest) Friendsgiving

by thechicagogoodlifeNovember 13, 2018November 23, 2021

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HAPPY WEEKEND 🎉 Events this Weekend under $30 o

HAPPY WEEKEND 🎉 Events this Weekend under $30 or less for 9/12-14th

🎉 Edison Park Fest ($5 donation) 📍 Edison Park @edisonparkchicago

🇮🇹 Chicago’s Little Italy Festa 📍 Little Italy (Taylor St) Free

🎸 Retro on Roscoe ($15 suggested donation) 📍 Roscoe Village @lakeviewroscoevillage @semevents

🎵 My House Music Festival ($30 for GA, house music) 📍 Pilsen @myhousemusicfest

🖼 37th annual FREE Printers Row Art Fest 📍 South Loop @printersrowfest

🎉 93rd annual Bud Billiken Parade 📍 Bronzeville @budbillikenparade

🎨 Mini fest for kids- A nonprofit art ed fest 📍 West Town (Suggested donation $5-20) @minifestchicago #chicagobucketlist #chicagofamily #do312 #chicagoweekend #chicago

Its a digital download and will be sent directly t

Its a digital download and will be sent directly to your email with instructions on how to redeem the discounts! I know we might be having friends and family in town so over Labor Day, so it might be helpful!

Let me know if you have any questions. Shop them in my link in bio! 🛒 🗒 #chicago #chicagoweekend #chicagogram #visitchicago #choosechicago #do312

Patio-Sushi life is the best life @nomichicago. Lo

Patio-Sushi life is the best life @nomichicago. Love this little garden like rooftop tucked away on top of the newly renovated @parkhyattchicago (just reopened in July!)

Makes a great date night ♥️🥰 #parkhyatt #parkhyattchicago #michiganave #do312 #chicagorooftop

6 C H I C A G O Free Events this Week 8/8th. Alm

6 C H I C A G O
Free Events this Week 8/8th.

Almost all of these are family friendly too!

Add any other ones you know of below! 👇🏼

Monday- Grant Park Music Chorus 📍 6pm South Shore Cultural Center @grantparkmusicfestival

Tuesday- Broadway in your Backyard in Monroe Park 📍6pm Beverly @porchlighttheatre bring chairs, blankets, food, etc!

Wednesday- SummerDance in the Parks 📍Humboldt Park Boathouse @chicagoparks
dancing for all ages!

Thursday- Chicago Full Moon Jam 📍7pm Foster Beach. Looks really cool 🔥 @fullmoonjam

Friday- Retro on Roscoe (suggested donation) family friendly early in the evening 📍 5pm-10pm Roscoe Village @starevents

#chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #chicagoevents #choosechicago #chicagoparks

Looking for a cocktail bar? @bokehchicago has some

Looking for a cocktail bar? @bokehchicago has some really incredible cocktails in Albany Park! I loved the seasonal margaritas with tangerine & habanero, Verichrome with mezcal and Postcards from Japan. It’s 21+ so either for a date night or grabbing drinks with friends. #chicagococktails #chicagodrinks #chicagobars #eaterchicago #albanypark

There’s some good meat down the street @windycit

There’s some good meat down the street @windycitysmokeout Day 1 ☑️ 🍗

We tried a little bit of everything & here are some my favs!

@littlemissbbq brisket
@hoodoobrownbbq jalapeño sausage
@hurtadobbq brisket elotes
@smokequeenbbq sesame ginger slaw (great vegetarian & side option!)
@atgbrewery smoked gouda grits
@soulandsmoke elotes with pimento cheese

Sunday GA tickets are still available!! (As of right now…don’t @ me when they are sold out 😭)

Happy weekend!! ☀️☀️ #windycitysmokeout #windycity #chicagosummer #choosechicago #summerinchicago

There’s some good meat down the street @windycit

There’s some good meat down the street @windycitysmokeout Day 1 ☑️ 🍗

We tried a little bit of everything & here are some my favs!

@littlemissbbq brisket
@hoodoobrownbbq jalapeño sausage
@hurtadobbq brisket elotes
@smokequeenbbq sesame ginger slaw (great vegetarian & side option!)
@atgbrewery smoked gouda grits
@soulandsmoke elotes with pimento cheese

Sunday GA tickets are still available!! (As of right now…don’t @ me when they are sold out 😭)

Happy weekend!! ☀️☀️ #windycitysmokeout #windycity #chicagosummer #choosechicago #summerinchicago

Just RELISHING in the moment (see what I did there

Just RELISHING in the moment (see what I did there 😉)

Spent some time at Promontory Point yesterday & forgot how beautiful it really is. Bike paths, playground close, 57th beach nearby & beautiful city views. It’s like a vacation, but at home 🏖 ☀️ 🥰 #choosechicago #chicagogram #chicagoig #hydeparkchicago #lakemichigan

It’s the beginning of August! Yay! ☀️ Lots o

It’s the beginning of August! Yay! ☀️ Lots of things happening this week!!

🖼 Tuesday- Museum of Contemporary Art free day + 🎶 Tuesday’s on the Terrace @mcachicago
🎭 Tuesday- Broadway in your Backyard in Portage Park @porchlightmt 6pm
🎶 Wednesday- Jazzin’ at the Shedd + fireworks @shedd_aquarium $20 for Chicago residents 5-10pm
🦆 Thursday- Chicago Ducky Derby @specialolympicsillinois family activities start at 10am at 401 N. Michigan
Thursday- Night out on Arglye Street @celebrate.argyle 5-9pm
Friday- Jazz in the Court in Hyde Park @uchicago 12-2:30pm

Happy Monday everyone! ♥️ #chicagobucketlist #chicagomom #portagepark #downtownchicago #chicagoevents

A family that Lolla’s together, is in bed at 8pm

A family that Lolla’s together, is in bed at 8pm together 🎉

Lolla day 4 recap 🌈🎵🎸 #lollapalooza #lolla #chicagoparent #lollapaloozachicago #kidzapalooza

Music hits different when it’s live 🎵 Lolla D

Music hits different when it’s live 🎵 Lolla Day☝🏼recap @lollapalooza #lollapalooza #lolla #grantpark #chicago #chicagogram

Bad vibes don’t go with any of these outfits so…. 💁🏼‍♀️ @genevieveboutiquechi in Lincoln Square invited me in to check out their late summer/early fall selection & I went shopping away 🛍.

They had some really, really cute stuff!! Genny is the nicest owner & gave me a discount code to share. Use code GOODLIFE for 15% off entire orders through Aug 31!!

She created a folder with all outfits I tried on with sizing & pricing info. Link is in bio! 🛍🛍

Oh now which one 1-4?? #lincolnsquare #lincolnsquarechicago #chicagoshopping #chicagosmallbusiness #chicagobusiness

"The apple to my sauce right here! 🥰 I don’t

"The apple to my sauce right here! 🥰 I don’t know if it’s just us, but my kiddos always eat much better when I present them on platters & boards. I guess presentation is key to them! 👏

I like to add fresh fruit, veggies, and @motts no sugar added applesauce and 40% less sugar apple juice 🍎! Made with 50% less sugar (than Mott’s 100% Apple Juice) and vitamins A, C, & E to help support a healthy immune system, Mott’s Mighty Juice helps raise the mightiest kids. Plus, Mott’s Mighty Applesauce is our new snacking sidekick with its added fiber to help support a healthy digestive system. This way it’s a mom win + kids are happy!

You can find them at @krogerco! AD #BTSWithMottsAndCrayola @motts @krogerco"

This weekend was all about fests, lots steps 🚶‍♀️ & being OUTSIDE ☀️

1. @wickerparkfest
2. Frozen mint mojitos from to-go window @inamaetavern
2. Sushi & rooftop date night at @nomichicago
3. Sundays on State @loopchicago. This was so fun! Lots of local vendors, live music, food trucks, bubbles & face painting for kids. There are 3 more Sundays it’s happening! August 7th, 21st and September 4th. Free to enter, 11am-6pm!

What did you do this weekend? #chicagogram #summertimechi #chicagomom #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago

Events this Weekend 7/22-24th! Lots of family frie

Events this Weekend 7/22-24th! Lots of family friendly things happening 👧 These are for tickets $20 and under ⬇️

Know anymore? Add them below!
 🎵 Wicker Park Fest (Fri-Sun)📍Wicker Park @wickerparkfest Family friendly with a kids stage on Saturday and Sunday $10 donation

🎭 Shakes Fest in Chinatown (Sat)📍Chinatown @chicagoshakes free theater performance for the family

🛍 Sundays on State (Sun) 📍Loop @starevents up and down state street! Free to enter.

🍽 Taste of Lincoln Avenue (Fri-Sun)📍Lincoln Park @wrightwoodneighbors $10 suggested donation

🌍 Bantu Fest (Sat-Sun) 📍 Hyde Park @bantufest Family friendly events with food and vendors from over 30 countries! $20 tickets online

🎶 👧 Rock n Roll Playhouse (Sun) 📍 Wrigleyville @gallagherwaychi free Music concert for the kids!

If you have anymore, add them below ⬇️ #chicagobucketlist #chicagomom #chicagoevents #summertimechi #chicagogram

I’m back with part 3 of our nature series! Here’s a short list of options from Chicago, but feel free to add your rec’s below! ⬇️

Part 3: 2 hours or less from
C H I C A G O

🌳 Starved Rock
(Oglesby, IL) @starvedrockstatepark

🫐 Johnson’s Farm Produce (Hobart, IN) We’ve done blueberry veggie picking. It’s really fun & a family activity! Check their website to see what’s available before you go! @johnsonsfarmproduce

🏖 Indiana Dunes National State Park (Porter, IN)

🦬 White Pines Forest State Park (Oregon, IL)- there’s also Nachusa Grasslands and you can see roaming Bison!

🏝 Illinois Beach State Park (Zion, IL)

#chicagofamily #chicagolandarea #chicagoblogger #chicagomom #illinoisblogger

Closing soon! Check their websites for more inform

Closing soon! Check their websites for more information and how to grab tickets before they are gone!

🖼 @fridaimmersive
👦 Art of Brick at the @msichicago
🦕 Jurassic Oceans @fieldmuseum

If there are any more closing soon, add them below! ⬇️ #chicagomom #chicagoparent #chicagobucketlist #chicagomuseum #chicagoblogger

*CLOSED* LET’S DIP INTO THIS GIVEAWAY!!   I a

*CLOSED* LET’S DIP INTO THIS GIVEAWAY!!  
I am partnering with @goodfoods to give away 3 Dip-Dip-Hurray pack of their dips! Their Queso Style Dip, Buffalo Style Dip and Chunky Guacamole are made with fresh, simple ingredients and perfect for topping your tacos, dipping chips or even as a dairy-free mac n cheese sauce!  
If you want to taste them for yourself, @goodfoods and I will both be at Wicker Park Fest July 22-24 and Good Foods will be doing tastings! Until then, enter into the giveaway for a Dip-Dip-Hurray pack. I will be picking 2 winners! To enter:

1️⃣Make sure you’re following @thechicagogoodlife AND @goodfoods
2️⃣Comment your favorite type of dip!  
This giveaway will end on July 21 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winners will be chosen and contacted by me via Instagram DM on July 22, 2022.

[AD] #dipintosummer #goodfoods #chicagosummer #chicagofestival #chicagofoodie  
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.

5 C H I C A G O Events this Week (7/18th Mon-Fri o

5 C H I C A G O Events this Week (7/18th Mon-Fri only!)

Monday: FREE Millennium Park Summer Music Series @millennium_park

Tuesday: FREE Tuesday’s at the Terrace at Museum of Contemporary Art (drinks & food available to purchase) @mcachicago

Wednesday: Jazzin’ at the Shedd ($20 for Chicago Residents). Navy Pier fireworks are that night! So music + 🎇 @shedd_aquarium

Thursday: Rogers Park Taco Crawl ($20 in advance, $30 at the door!) @rogersparkba

Friday: Wicker Park Fest (suggested donation) @wickerparkfest family friendly fest with a kids area on Saturday & Sunday. @wickerparkfest

And if anyone is in the Rosemont area, Rockin’ in the Park is Thursday! @parkwaybankpark

#chicagobucketlist #chicagoblogger #chicagoevents #chicagomom #summerinchicago

Hugs, quiches & focaccia @lyragreek 🇬🇷🍳

Hugs, quiches & focaccia @lyragreek 🇬🇷🍳

@lyragreek recently started their brunch service & there’s some really delicious dishes.

🥗 Sunday Salad: with dill & a creamy lemon dressing that I could bottle up myself. It’s so good. 🍋

🍳 Breakfast focaccia. One of my favs on the brunch menu! Served in a skillet. 👏

🍞 Horta Toast topped with a lemon hollandaise 🙌🙌

🥚 Greek scramble was also classic & tasty! 🇬🇷

The vibe during the day was very chill, easily could bring a family or a day date! Thank you for inviting me to check out the new brunch menu! #chicagobrunch #chicagofoodauthority #312food #westloopchicago #chicagorestaurants

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