Goodbye February, hello March! A new month means different opportunities, vibes, experiences and inspirations. I decided to shake things up and create an inspiration/ mood board on Pinterest for March. This is the aesthetic I’m vibing with this month and what I’m going to let inspire my endeavors over the course of the next 31…
Happy Galentine’s Day aka the day before Valentine’s Day where ladies celebrate ladies! To celebrate, Bethany’s Bling and I threw a mini Galentine’s Day party. We made Galentine’s themed treats, watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and had fun in the Galentine’s Day photobooth. My mouth is watering as I type this for all of the…
1. Makeup Say goodbye to expired, unused, and hated products on your shelf. If you haven’t reached for it in the last few weeks, toss it! 2. Clothes Like makeup, it’s time to purge those garments left unworn, stuffed in the back of the drawer, or in the “seasonal” bin which never see the light…
How many more people have to die before we actually make a change? How many more children have to pass away? How many more adults will be struck down? How many more law enforcers will become injured or killed? How many more people will be subjected to sexual assault? How many more people will go…
This weekend was rough. I was in the hospital, yet again. I woke up this morning and was tired of feeling “blah” from the pain. I decided to change the way I think and came up with a list of a few things I’m grateful for. By creating this list, I am able to remind…
Photo: Hand In Hand
Hi Friends! Back in November 2016, I was in Texas. While I was there I stumbled upon the cutest popsicle shop. In Chicago, I haven’t been able to find any popsicle shops- If you know of one in the city or suburb, please let me know! The pop shop I went to is called Steel City Pops. They…
Walking into Peace, shoppers are greeted with enthusiastic employees and a table full of goodies. Peace is located in downtown Naperville, Illinois. Owner Kate Mason centered the shop around “conscious living”. The merchandise is eco- friendly and cruelty- free. Some products are even locally sourced! I love that the boutique is mindful about people, animals and…
Hey folks! Last month I went down to Tennessee with Early June, who record a couple new tracks. If you are not familiar with Early June, that’s okay- I’ll tell you about them! Ryan, Eric, Zach and Nikki are a local Chicago pop-rock band. They speak “to an adventurous generation with unforgettable “top 40” vocal melodies, complimented by hard…
Hi Friends, I want to take the time and share with you information about an upcoming event. This week a few friends and I are contributing to something called “WAR Chest Boutique”. WAR Chest “is the retail arm of the non-profit organization” which stands for Women At Risk, International. The organization aids young girls and women…
Hi Friends. I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. I want to take a moment to share photos from a pumpkin farm I went to. Just because Halloween has past, does not mean we can’t enjoy the rest of the season. There is plenty of time left to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte,…
Hi friends, A few weeks ago I discovered the most amazing allergy friendly bakery in Geneva, Illinois. Located on the corner of Third and Franklin Street, is Sweet Natalie’s. When walking into Sweet Natalie’s, customers are greeted by welcoming and friendly faces. The vibe in this bakery is nothing but warm and inviting. The gals who…