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A Football Sunday Snack Board

By thechicagogoodlifeOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020
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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 ✨ To celebrate ✨ROSEMONT STAYCATION GIVEAWAY ✨

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
(AD) Roses are red, pizza sauce is too. I’ll enj (AD) Roses are red, pizza sauce is too. I’ll enjoy it all and share none with you. 🍕🍕

JK we can share 1 slice. 😆

@homeruninn has DIY pizza kits & you can make any type of Valentine’s Day pizza you’d like! Heart shaped pepperoni & all! Available to pick up at @homeruninn restaurants! ☀️

#chicagopizza #homeruninnpizza #thincrustpizza #familytime #chicago #homeruninn
Who won tonight? @bitterpops Why? Because they j Who won tonight? @bitterpops 

Why? Because they just moved into a huge space with a new coffee bar, cocktails to-go & curbside pickup up. The tasting room & restaurant will helpfully be open this spring! 

I picked up Black Girl Magic wine by @mcbridesisters & cocktails to go! They carry lots of women & POC owned wine 🍷👏🏼

Definitely check out their new space soon ✨ #lakeview #lakeviewchicago #chicagobucketlist #chicagobusiness #chicagodrinks
Polar Vortex where? 👀 Not at the pool @langhamc Polar Vortex where? 👀 Not at the pool @langhamchicago ☀️👏🏼

The @langhamchicago was recently ranked the 11th best hotel in the world & number 2 in Chicago. No detail goes unnoticed. Everything about our experience was phenomenal. They have so many staycation packages & Valentine’s Day specials right now.  I’d definitely take the plunge & check out what they have to offer right now🩱 

I have a ✨highlight✨ saved with all the details (partner) #lovinglangham #langhamchicago #langhamhotel #chicagohotel #downtownchicago
Find yourself a bakery like @kleinbakery because t Find yourself a bakery like @kleinbakery because this cake was absolute perfection 🤩🎂

Noah 👏🏼 Loved 👏🏼 It 👏🏼. I’ll be sharing more from his birthday over the next few days, but he had the best time.  And now I will sleep for 2849 days now ✌🏼 #chicagobakery #chicagogram #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodauthority #312food
Baby Shark no more 🦈 My baby is officially 5 ye Baby Shark no more 🦈 My baby is officially 5 years old today! 

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY NOAH 🎉 🎂 We love you!!!! #5yearsold #happy5thbirthday #birthdayboy #weloveyou #chicagokid
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