Mother’s Day Guide to Chicago’s Best Afternoon Teas

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Chicago has so many wonderful options for afternoon tea service, and I m lucky enough to have tried quite a few over the years! Whether you re looking to celebrate the holidays, Mother s Day, or other...

The Ultimate Chicago Mother’s Day Events & Experiences Guide

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It’s spring in Chicago, hooray! And with the nicer weather comes flowers, patio weather, and Mother’s Day! I’ve put together a list of online gifts and now, I want to talk about my favorite gifts:...

Unwrapping Chicago’s Best Zero-Waste Shops

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The Unwaste Shop in the West Loop In celebration of Earth Day, I want to make sure you know about these three zero waste and eco-friendly shops in Chicago! Here s how it works: bring your jars and...

Mother’s Day Shopping Guide

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If you are like me and like to shop for Mother s Day gifts for yourself (nothing wrong with that!), I put together some things I would buy for myself! Or if you want to share it with your partner to...

How To Attend Lollapalooza with A Family

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In 2019, we took our first family trip to Lollapalooza and to our surprise, absolutely loved it. Kids under 10 years are free and at the time, Mila was 6 months and Noah was 3 years old. There is a...

Travel Essentials for the Family

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It s the season everyone is traveling! I put together a list of things we have used on road trips and plane rides. Hopefully these travel essentials make it a little easier while traveling! Packing...

My Guide to Chicagoland’s Best Indoor Pools

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One question I frequently receive is about the best hotel pools in Chicago. As spring break and summer are on the horizon, it s the perfect time to present the official Chicago Good Life indoor hotel...

Great Road Trips from Chicago this Spring!

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Road trip season is officially here! Here is a list of great Chicago road trips you can do a day or long weekend. Many of these make family trips and a weekend couples trip, all 6 hours or less from...

34 Fantastic Spring Break Activities For Kids in Chicago

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There’s SO much going on in the city right now, so if you’re planning a Spring Break staycation and feel overwhelmed, here’s The Chicago Good Life approved guide! Our great city has it all gardens,...

Manny’s Mexican Chili Recipe

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Manny recently won a chili cook off at Mila s school. His hard work and dedication paid off He practiced this chili recipe for weeks and I ate so much of it, I don t want to see chili until next year!...

Valentine’s Day Gift Experiences

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and I wanted to highlight some fun self-care gift ideas and date options! I think experiences are the best gift and honestly, I would take any of these experiences...

Gift yourself some self-care this Valentine’s Day

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Valentine s Day for me has changed a lot over the years. Before having kids, Manny and I would always do dinner. Then we transitioned once we had kids to staying with a nice dinner (which is fun...

Year of Experiences

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2024 is the year of experiences. Dolls everywhere are bringing their best friend spouse a family member to enjoy real life moments. Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at Old Orchard offers a chance to step...

Unique Indie Bookstores in Chicago

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Get your literary fix with this comprehensive Chicago independent bookstore guide! From cozy used bookstores to feminist bookshops and even a bookstore bar, the Windy City has got it all. Here s a...