One of my favorite things about the holiday season is pulling out and adding to my Christmas playlist. Here’s a look at my top ten favorite Christmas songs. 10. A Mighty Fortress/Angels We Have Heard on High – Amy Grant Not only is “Angels We Have Heard on High” my “Favorite Christmas Hymnal” but I…
Christmas in my family is all about Marshall Field’s. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, let me explain. Marshall Fields used to be the store in Chicago. It’s history in the city is pretty great and not only involves the Great Chicago Fire, but a freakishly high amount of other fires that…
As you may or may not be aware – I grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. I went to the same high school made famous in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (and powder-puff hazing – but we won’t get into that.) I came across this cool map the other day. While I know it’s not 100% accurate-…
Here are some of the photo highlights from the wedding of the year! Chicago proved to be a great background and provided some perfect weather for the wedding. In between the ceremony and reception we had a party trolly and drove around the city taking pictures. It was a great idea and we had a…
One of my favorite memories of childhood is the smell of melted plastic. Gross I know – but hear me out! Field trips to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry always meant stopping to beg for a plastic mold! It didn’t matter to me what they were shaped like – but I loved watching the…
Much more to come about the wedding of the year. Needless to say – I’m super sore and exhausted. But the day was perfect in every way! The big event of the night – a flash mob that we have been planning for over six months now. We managed to pull it off with all…
I cannot cook. Well, I’m sure I could if I tried – but frankly, I feel like it takes up way too much time to prepare a meal. I like to opt for take-out for better yet, Mr. Cook for the food. I mean, it is his last name…right? What I do love…
The Hearty Boys is a restaurant on N. Broadway in Chicago. A friend made us reservations there, and I had no expectations whatsoever. The restaurant itself is small – but super cute. They also have an outdoor patio which I’m sure is amazing when it’s a bit warmer. We were greeted by our amazing waiter,…
Christmas was the best time of the year growing up. So many wonderful memories, I decided to make a quick video. Take a look and enjoy: