I took a hiatus…like a really really long hiatus but I’m back! A lot has changed and oh wow do I have a lot of things to catch you up on. I think I can honestly say this has been…
South Haven, MI Weekend Getaway
Hi all! It is the week of Thanksgiving and IL has a “stay at home advisory order” which means only leaving your house for emergencies, work, groceries, MD appointments and pharmacy trips. Of course, this is not mandated since it…
5 Helpful Tips to Throw an Engagement Party
Hellooo everyone! I know the last couple of blog posts I started off with “sorry it’s been a while since I wrote” and, well, I just can’t apologize anymore because this is just what it is right now. {insert the…
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Hello, my friends! I know, long time no post. How is everyone doing? With the COVID-19 shelter in place slowly moving to different phases in most states in the United States, I wanted to share a long weekend getaway M…
C19 Shelter in Place
It’s been almost two months now that IL has been under the “C19 shelter in place” and wow does it feel like it’s been a year. Luckily, M and I are pretty much homebodies anyway, but we do like a…
Chicago Walking Tour
We had a nice weekend two weekends ago (weather wise) in the city of Chicago, IL. I believe it was almost in the sixties and that is basically UNHEARD OF in Chicago during March. If you are reading this in…
Troy, New York
Last month, January 2020, I traveled to Albany, New York for work. Specifically, Troy, New York (about 20 minutes outside of Albany). As many of you know, I work for a very large academic Medical Center in Chicago, IL and…
Drunk Elephant review
It is no secret that I am a penny pincher. I like to only spend my money on things that I truly need or that I really want to try after doing extensive research. I know many of us follow…
Life Update
Once I logged onto my website, I noticed I didn’t post AT ALL in January, whoops. Although I am absolutely not proud of that because I was on such a great streak, I’m not going to beat myself up over…
Travel Souvenirs
We all know the dreaded feeling when you’re coming to a close on your amazing trip/vacation and it’s time to board the plane or load the car/train. Not only are you feeling blue because you have to go home…or wait,…