On the fourth day of Christmas your blog friend gave to you a list of totally rockin’ countdowns that should be included in ANYONE’s Christmas décor. There is nothing more exciting than the anticipation itself of Christmas morning. Whether you are one to wonder what Santa left for you under the tree or can’t wait …
On the Third Day of Christmas (wrapping outside the box)
On the third day of Christmas your rockin’ blog friend gave to you, a list of ways to wrap that special gift that will leave them saying “WOW!” just looking at the package. I’ll admit, wrapping gifts is one of my FAVORITE and most awaited activities during the holidays. I absolutely LOVE the creative freedom! I …
On the Second Day of Christmas [dry erase calendar]
It’s the second day of Christmas and what is your blog friend giving to you?! Well a dry erase calendar, of course!! And I am not talking about a 8 x 11 white board hanging from a string, found on the outside of a patient room door at your kid’s pediatrician’s office. This is …
On the First Day of Christmas
Because I am not only your awesome, but creative blog friend, and I promised you 1 ribbon tree on this first day of Christmas, I hope y’all are ready to get your craft on! I stumbled on something similar to this over a year ago one night as I mindlessly scrolled through Pinterest using lace doilies cut …
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Fa-la-la-la-days are here!!! Is anyone else’s cup of hot chocolate overflowing with excitement and giddiness!? (whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, of course!) I la-la-LOVE this time of year! Welcome to my version of the 12 Days of Christmas!! As I sit here snuggled in a Christmas blanket on the couch with my DH, watching The Santa …
Pulled BBQ Chicken Hoedown!
It goes without saying that Chicago weather is nothing short of unique. Sunny and unseasonably warm yesterday; blustery, cold and downright nasty today. But that’s what I love about this city. It goes from gazpacho one day to a hearty stew the next. So as I sit in my oversized sweatshirt and leggings, it goes without …
A Cup is a Cup
I’m not typically one to get worked up in details of seemingly nonsense news, but this one has struck a chord. You all have heard the news surrounding our beloved Starbuck’s, have you not? It’s become subject matter to presidential candidates not to mention a punchline at many locations throughout this coffee-land we love. But …
Yummy, Yummy Chili Time!
It’s getting to be THAT time of year again. Yes, you know the one, I’m talking about the cold weather and CHILI! And even though the only thing missing right now in Chicago is the COLD WEATHER portion of the equation, I have a meal for you that is SO warm and comforting, that once you …