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By thechicagogoodlifeJune 19, 2019January 12, 2021
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So does anyone know what Tier we are in? 2? 3? Are So does anyone know what Tier we are in? 2? 3? Are we rounding up? Maybe Tier 2.5? Asking for a friend...😳

Lori, just let us know when @sassyconfetti & I can have our happy hour @eatalychicago 🍷 

Hopefully sometime in 2021 our big happy hour will happen with you all! If you were planning on coming last March, let me know below 👇🏼

And if you weren’t following them, would you come? (in a post vaccine world of course 🥰) 👇🏼 #eataly #eatalychicago #myeatalychicago #chicagodowntown
❄️POP-UP ALERT❄️ Fire & ice & everything n ❄️POP-UP ALERT❄️ Fire & ice & everything nice 🔥🧊 

We took a Sunday trip to @chicagoinrecess for their Fire & Ice pop up. 

🔥Fire pit + ice sculptures
🔥Photo ops
🔥Kids arts & craft section 🙌🏼 
🔥Tickets for kids start at $5 & includes hot chocolate & s’mores & pretzel kits. 
🔥Adult tickets $15 & include one cocktail 

Pop up until the 31st! Save or share if this is something you’d like to do! #sharethechicagoparent #chicagothingstodo #chicagomom #chicagobucketlist #chicagoismyboyfriend
We asked for sun ☀️, but we got snow ❄️. We asked for sun ☀️, but we got snow ❄️. 

We will try again tomorrow Chicago. 

@homeslicechi has the best outdoor patio sections, one with an open air heated tent great for families ❤️

We are having the laziest day today....what are you all up to? #homeslice #homeslicepizza #lincolnparkchicago #chicagoismyboyfriend #chicagodining
Need plans this weekend? Here’s a way to spend t Need plans this weekend? Here’s a way to spend two hours outside in Bucktown.

❤️ Stop by @ourfairgrounds for coffee (My fav is Autumn Spiced Iced Latte 🥰)
❤️ Head to the 606 for a walk or run
❤️ Stop by Walsh Park (technically closed but it’s massive with lots of room to run)
❤️ Mural hop on Damen & Milwaukee (The Owls & RBG are personal favs)
❤️ @goddessgrocer has an open tent with a heater for a coffee or snack break (their cookies are 🙌🏼)
❤️ The pick up @eatuncooked for lunch or sit on the @bigstarchicago patio! 

Hopefully this guide helps! Feel free to save 📌or share! 

#chicagobucketlist #bucktownchicago #chicagothingstodo #chicagogram #chicagomom
🌱 New Opening Alert🌱 @eatuncooked opened its 🌱 New Opening Alert🌱 @eatuncooked opened its second location in Bucktown with some new menu items like this Saffron Curry & it’s sooo good. Like really tasty. And the cookie dough muffins are also delicious! 

-100% plant-based
- no refined sugar or agave ever
- always gluten-free
- sustainably sourced

No geotag yet but they are right on Damen & North Avenue! #chicagorestaurants #chicagoeats #312food #chicagobusiness #bucktownchicago
Today in stories we all shared what restaurant we’d dine-in at once this is all behind us. 

The first place I want to go with friends is @joesimports. Wine & Parmesan puffs have missed me. 🍷 I just know it 😍

To the ladies tagged, you in?? 

What is the first place you want a friends date at? #joesimports #westloopchicago #westloop #eeeeeats #chicagofoodauthority
Cold day, warm heart @ediescafebar. This sparkly c Cold day, warm heart @ediescafebar. This sparkly charcoal latte is delicious 🤤 

Coffee bar ☕️ + bar bar 🍹= I’ll be there shortly 🙋🏼‍♀️ (ya know, once the state says I can...🤗) #312food #chicagofoodauthority #myfab5 #chicagorestaurants #chicagogram
If Monday had a face, I’d put a mask on it. You If Monday had a face, I’d put a mask on it. You know, to hide the tiredness & 🦠 of course. 

New week. Maybe better week? What do you think?

This @fabletics sweater is currently on sale with a VIP membership. Different colors & plus sizes available. Everything linked in bio now. If you ever need a link, you can always check @liketoknow.it 🤗✨#mondaymood #monday #midwestmom #wearamask #maskedup
Goooood Morning CHICAGO BEARS fans!!! If they win, Goooood Morning CHICAGO BEARS fans!!! If they win, that bottle of 🍾 is still on ice from last week. If they lose, that bottle of 🍾 is still on ice from last week... 

Some of the best views in the city are @swissotelchi 🌃💙 

What’s on the game day menu today? We are having honey mustard Panko crumb chicken fingers 😍

#beardown🐻⬇️ 😛 #swissotel #chicagoviews #chicagobears #chicagobears
Wintertime CHI ❄️ *only allowed to say this a Wintertime CHI ❄️

*only allowed to say this above 35 degrees. Otherwise its just Cold AF Chi 🥶 #chicagogram #lincolnparkchicago #chicity #chicagoshots #chicagowinter
Since this week was a year long & now it’s 2022, Since this week was a year long & now it’s 2022, it’s CBD mocktail time! 😃

@foxtrotmarket is doing these mocktails right. Even have kits to make drinks at home. It’s helping end this crazy week at home cuddled on the couch watching I have no idea what cartoon. 😍 

🍹1/2 @marzbrewing Juniper Breeze Elixir (this one has no caffeine)
🍹Topped with @dashdrinks Peach soda water (0 sugar)
🍹Garnish with lemon & blueberries 

#whataweek #weekendready #mocktails #mocktail #foxtrot
I’m ready for Policy & Change and a little less I’m ready for Policy & Change and a little less Thoughts & Prayers in 2021....

And I can’t even imagine what RBG would think right now...😞 #blacklivesmatter #policychange #2021goals #letsdothis #readyforchange
Today was all coffee grind without the wine ☕️ Today was all coffee grind without the wine ☕️😄 @ourfairgrounds 

Happy back to the regularly scheduled program. ❤️

PS I REALLY miss sitting in coffee shops. Like a lot. 😢 ILTSM 

Use code TheChicagoGoodLife15 for 15% off your order through the app! 

What’s a coffee shop you miss the most? #CGLGoodCoffee #chicagocoffee #chicagocoffeeshops #chicagobusiness #coffeegram
Today we will watch the Chicago Bears be the Bears Today we will watch the Chicago Bears be the Bears or maybe they will perform magic ✨ Dry January is a thing, but we have a bottle of champs on ice just in case there’s a W 🥂 

Happy Sunday! What are you all eating today? Nachos it is for us 😍 #sharethechicagoparent #chicagobears #sharetheverymom  #chicagokids #beardown🐻
2020 is when garage outdoor dining became a thing 2020 is when garage outdoor dining became a thing 😄

And I’m here for @brokenbarrelbars heated, private garage. Comes with a TV and all your own space.

And the wings are a must order 🍗 

Call to reserve directly ✨#brokenbarrel #chicagogram #lincolnparkchicago #lincolnpark #chicagodining #midwestmom
Stop, drop & run to @pastafreshco in 2021 🍝 30+ Stop, drop & run to @pastafreshco in 2021 🍝 30+ years of making fresh, homemade pasta right on site is a true Chicago gem. ❤️

And bring that 💰, it’s cash only! 

#chicagofoodauthority #312food #chicagogram #chicagoismyboyfriend #chicagohome
You’ve probably seen lots of New Years posts by You’ve probably seen lots of New Years posts by now. Reflecting on the year etc. 

All I have to say is for the first time years, I have zero expectations. No goals. Nada. Nothing. I’m going to take 2021 as it is, continue to learn & try to be the best human I can be. ❤️ 

On that note, enjoy & be safe tonight Chicago!!!! Love you all & thanks for being here 🥰 #chicagomom #chicagoblogger #newyearsameme #lincolnparkchicago #lincolnpark
2020 really dropped the ball this year. But not th 2020 really dropped the ball this year. But not this @paradiseparkchi disco ball, because it’s too pretty 🤩 

@paradiseparkchi is taking reservations for a NYE day celebration 🍾 #paradisepark #wickerpark #wickerparkchicago #chicagogram #chicagofoodauthority
Celebrated NYE a little early today & you know wha Celebrated NYE a little early today & you know what kicked off our 2021?!

My MIL approved of our first, homemade tamales. 2021 is off to a good start. I’ll take it ✨🙋🏼‍♀️

We watched the Paw Patrol Countdown & Duck Clark, so cute for the kids. 😍

What did you all do today?? #chicagomoms #chicagonewyears #newyearseve #newyearsameme
A Chicago Gem @genessausageshop ❤️ We ventur A Chicago Gem @genessausageshop ❤️ 

We ventured outside today (way colder than it looked 🥶) & walked around Lincoln Square today & hit up a few local spots:

@genessausageshop 
@bakermiller 
@oromocafe 
@urbangeneralstore 
@planetaccess 

Anything you liked in stories? 

#chicagoismyboyfriend #myfab5 #chicagobucketlist #chicagolife #lincolnsquarechicago #lincolnsquare
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