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By thechicagogoodlifeMay 12, 2017May 7, 2020

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Just tell me when I can wear my jacket normally ok

Just tell me when I can wear my jacket normally ok? 😎

Did such a fun shoot with @sassyconfetti today in one of the cutest rentals in chicago @bangtel Perfect for bachelorette or bridal parties! 🦩🌸 #wickerparkchicago #wickerpark #chicagomom #chicagoblogger #chicagoparty

🌸 Spring Break in the City 🌸 Let me introduc

🌸 Spring Break in the City 🌸 Let me introduce you to a new series this month!

Two questions that have come up a lot are:

1. I have spring break coming up and not traveling....I want to play tourist in the city

OR

2. I have friends/family in town. What should we do?!

So.....I am going to be featuring different things to do that might be fun with people from out of town or something new you may never have done! Welcome to Spring Break in the City 🌸

Starting with @360chicago. Great way to see the city. The Tilt is also sooo cool to do as you “hover” over the views. They have lots of protocols like:

🌃 limited capacity
🌃 Otis air purifying systems
🌃 CDC approved electrostatic cleaning procedures

There’s also a bar & it’s nice to sit and take in all the views of the city!

I’d recommend earlier in the day better & advance tickets!

Then you go head out for a walk on Michigan Avenue or along the lakefront path! Stop by @the_lunchroom_chicago & pick up some snacks 🍽

Do we like this new series? What else should I try & share more of?

http://liketk.it/39sdW #liketkit @liketoknow.it Shop your screenshot of this pic with the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app

#LivinLikeAChiLocal #ChooseChicago #michiganavenue #downtownchicago

Lets Talk. No seriously, let’s talk with some

Lets Talk.

No seriously, let’s talk with some incredible women across the country over a zoom dinner! 🍽 💪🏼

@letstalkwomxn is bringing together nearly 100 women restaurateurs across 9 cities to “Dine Together & Let’s Talk” on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2021! 🍽

I got a chance to preview this surprise multi-restaurant dining experience & I have to say, it was pretty epic. It featured:

@vanillechicago
@kasamachicago
@thedearbornchi
@barkumiko
@saigonsisters

Everything was amazing & if you’d like to join the conversation, order by March 4th via Tock!

#letstalkwomxn #chicagorestaurants #chicagobusiness #do312 #chicagofoodie

Happy best day in Chicago in almost one year! ✨😎 You know what..... we deserve it!

Hopefully you enjoyed it because we sure got our Vitamin D along the lakefront today ☀️☀️☀️

Here’s how we spent our day ALL outside:

☀️ @lincolnparkzoo members day (reopens officially on March 5th for everyone)
☀️Put our name in for a table @thelakefrontrestchi
☀️Took a walk along the lakefront while we waited
☀️Had a late lunch @thelakefrontrestchi (order the deviled eggs. Omg 😍😍)

Happy weekend!! #lakemichigan #chicagoblogger #chicago #windycitybloggers #chicagoweather

A CHICAGO CANDY LAND 🍭🍬 @jojosshakebar Too

A CHICAGO CANDY LAND 🍭🍬 @jojosshakebar

Took the kids for lunch @jojosshakebar new Candy land pop-up & they loved it 🙌🏼 @jojosshakebar is celebrating their 2nd birthday with Birthday Cake shakes (it had actually clumps on cake 🍰 🙌🏼 and was SO good)

If you are looking to celebrate a kids birthday or need to something to do with them, they will love it. It’s here now until April!

#jojosmilkbarchicago #chicagorestaurants #312food
#chicagoismyboyfriend #chicagobucketlist #infatuationchi

I was today years old when I learned that many tor

I was today years old when I learned that many tortilla chips are not made from tortillas first? 😱 AD

But @zacksmighty chips are! First, made into tortillas & then cut into chips. They. Are. Delicious. 👏🏼 great for dipping or on their own. Not professed, and they’re organic, tasty & NON-GMO verified.

My mother-in-law sent over this bean dip to pair perfectly with the chips. Save this for your future snacking needs! 📌
 -16 ounces refried beans canned, mashed
-1 package taco seasoning (don’t forget to add in some water while mashing the beans)
-1/2 onion, diced - 4 ounces mild green chiles diced and drained -½ cup sour cream -¼ cup jalapeños chopped, optional -1 cups chihuahua cheese
-1 avocado, sliced

Follow the link in bio to find a @wholefoods near you to get 2 bags for $7 (limited tome only), then dip away!!

#superiordippability #eeeats #yumyumyum #onmytable #beandip

Lets play a game....I spy Noah, Mila & a 🦈. Can

Lets play a game....I spy Noah, Mila & a 🦈. Can you see them? 🔍 Zoom in real close 👁

The @fieldmuseum just recently reopened & we visited. We had such a great time! Here are some things we loved:

✨Lots of protocols like big blue one way arrows to follow
✨Limited capacity
✨Sanitizer stations
✨Advance ticket purchase

HIGHLY recommend upgrading tickets to see certain exhibits. The Underground Adventure with bugs 🐛 & Apsaalook Women & Warriors exhibit is also very cool!

Any other good tips while heading to the museums? Share away! @choosechicago #choosechicago #fieldmuseum #fieldmuseumchicago #chicagohome #likechicago

That sun got me feeling BEACHY today ☀️🐬 N

That sun got me feeling BEACHY today ☀️🐬

Need an escape?

@aloftchicagoohare has a heated pool you can reserve at check in for hour long blocks for one party at a time.

If you’re looking for a change of scenery, here’s your sign 🏊‍♀️ ☀️

How did the weather treat you today? ☀️☀️ #rosemont #chicagohotel #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #chicagomom

Today is my day 🍹#nationalmargaritaday And I

Today is my day 🍹#nationalmargaritaday

And I have many people to thank. I’d like to thank the people who created this made up food holiday & to Ms. Quarantine herself for perfecting my marg skills. 😭

And if you haven’t had the edamame dumplings @tableatcrate & their cocktails, I definitely recommend! So good.

Have you been? #oakbrook #oakbrookcenter #yumyumyum #drinksdrinksdrinks

No sign of Elsa, but we still had fun ❄️💙✨

We visited the @icecastles_ today & enjoyed it, cold & all. Actually above 30 is like a vacay TBH. 🙌🏼

If you are thinking about planning a trip & have questions about it, let me know! 👇🏼

Otherwise, what did you do this weekend? Our plan to watch last nights SNL 📺

#icecastles #lakegeneva #wisconsinwinter #visitwisconsin #winterfun

✨ROSEMONT STAYCATION GIVEAWAY *closed ✨ To ce

✨ROSEMONT STAYCATION GIVEAWAY *closed ✨

To celebrate 15k & help us get through this winter, I’ve partnered up with the @aloftchicagoohare & @parkwaybankpark to give one of you an EPIC staycation in Rosemont!

We are giving away:
1. One night for a standard hotel room @aloftchicagoohare
2. 2 dinner entrees @fogo
3. 2 hr bowling with shoes for 6 people @kingsbowlingrosemont

We did a very similar thing for Noah’s birthday & enjoyed it so much. To enter:

💙 Follow me, @aloftchicagoohare & @parkwaybankpark
💙 Like and save this post 📌⁠⠀⁠
💙 Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) 👯‍♀️
💙 BONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so I can see) 🤳🏻
💙Winner will announced next Sunday, 2/28 via stories

Good luck! 💙💙 #rosemont #rosemont #chicagoblogger #chicagohotel #chicagodrinks #chicagogram

This emoji ✈️ looks like this months @fabletic

This emoji ✈️ looks like this months @fabletics set #fableticspartner

Which is a plane. Which is one step closer outta here 😄

No shade Chicago, just 🥶

I love this 2 piece set + tank from @fabletics. Whether for running errands or sitting on my couch. You can receive the 2 leggings for $24 deal with VIP membership sign-up. The membership cost for this set is $54. Check the link in my bio! #myfabletics #fabletics #fableticsleggings #moveinfabletics #sharetheeverymom

Fun fact Wednesday: I used to be vegetarian 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve had my fair share of plant based tenders & let me tell you @daringfoods is doing it right. 👏🏼

100% plant based. Non GMO. Gluten Free. High in protein. I made wraps using a @foxtrotmarket dip & lunch is served.

Flavors include:
🌱Original
🌱Lemon & herb
🌱Cajun
🌱Original breaded (my fav)

Which one would you try? AD #daringfoods #foxtrot #plantbased #foxtrotchicago #vegannuggets

Because your timeline truly needed SOMETHING else

Because your timeline truly needed SOMETHING else besides snow.

You’re welcome ☀️

Drink: Almafi Spritzer @pizzeria.portofino. it’s basically an adult lemonade & the best thing since sliced bread. 😊

#chicagoweather #chicagosnow #chicagodrinks #drinks #drinksdrinksdrinks

✨MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS FAMILY GIVEAWAY *closed*✨

✨MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS FAMILY GIVEAWAY *closed*✨ @museumofillusions_chicago

I got a chance to visit a few weeks ago & the illusions blew my mind! 🤯

It’s been all over the world & now it’s here in downtown Chicago. We have partnered up to giveaway a family pack of tickets- 2 adult & 2 children tickets! To enter:

1. Follow @museumofillusions_chicago & me! 🙋🏼‍♀️
2. Like and save this post 📌⁠⠀⁠
3. Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) 👯‍♀️
4. BONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so I can see) 🤳🏻
5. Winner will announced WEDNESDAY, 2/17 via stories

Good luck!! ❤️ #chicagogram #choosechicago #chicagohome #chicagomom #chicagothingstodo

My true loves are my kids, brunch & margaritas 😍 Luckily I can have all those things @tzucochicago

We had the best family brunch @tzucochicago. They have some new brunch menu items & they are SO good 😊 @chefcarlosgaytan is once again creating delicious dishes available for dine-in, carry out or delivery. Some highlights for me:

🍳Horchata latte ☕️
🍳Chilaquiles Bloody Mary 🍹
🍳Mushroom Cazuela with handmade tortillas 🍄

Everything will be in stories soon for a closer look & I’ll save everything to ✨highlights✨

Happy happy Valentine’s Day! #tzucochicago #rivernorthchicago #downtownchicago #infatuationchi #chicagofoodauthority

Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s just the

Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s just the @langhamchicago magic ✨

It’s definitely the hotel because it’s one of the prettiest staycation hotels in Chicago 💙

Happy Snowy Saturday ❄️

Outfit linked on @liketoknow.it & purse is my grandmothers 🥰 #lovinglangham #langhamhotel #langhamchicago #chicagohotel #downtownchicago

“She dreamt she could fly, so she bought balloon

“She dreamt she could fly, so she bought balloons & found a pretty mural” says every blogger in their head...😍

Mural by @merlotism
📌 1401 W Wabansia (Lincoln Yards area)

What are your plans this weekend? We have a family brunch planned tomorrow that I’m really excited for 😍 and if you don’t have any, that’s ok too. Because really, it’s perfect hibernation weather 🥶

#valentinesdayweekend #sharetheeverymom #theeverygirl #chicagomom #chicagobloggers

✨ @vangoghchicago TICKET GIVEAWAY CLOSED ✨ I

✨ @vangoghchicago TICKET GIVEAWAY CLOSED ✨

I checked out the new @vangoghchicago exhibit today & it’s just magical. It’s something like I’ve never seen before! We have partnered up to giveaway 2 Basic Timed Off-Peak tickets!!!

To enter:

1. Follow @vangoghchicago & me! 🙋🏼‍♀️
2. Like and save this post 📌⁠⠀⁠
3. Tag your friends (1 line = 1 entry) 👯‍♀️
4. BONUS 5 ENTRIES if you add this post to your story (must be public so I can see) 🤳🏻
5. Winner will announced SUNDAY, 2/14 via stories

I have a Q&A of some questions you had about the exhibit including 🦠 protocols!

Good luck!! ❤️ #chicagogram #choosechicago #chicagohome

Desserts, wine & everything Martha @marthastewartk

Desserts, wine & everything Martha @marthastewartkitchen ❤️ AD

Anyone plan on cooking this Valentine’s Day? 👩🏼‍🍳 pickup up these @marthastewartkitchen desserts in the frozen aisle & just tell your sweetheart you made it all 😉

#marthastewart #iammartha #desserts #eeeats #dessertsofinstagram

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