Looking back at the year reminds me that, while it wasn't perfect, my family and I were incredibly fortunate and experienced a lot of joy together. Here are some of my favorites of 2016. Favorite hotel: Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort Staying here … [Read more...]
Favorite Holiday Items at Trader Joe’s
I'm a huge Trader Joe's fan, and heading there over the holidays is particularly delightful. They have a little bit of everything to make the busy season a bit less stressful and a little more festive, without breaking the bank. Here are my favorite holiday items at Trader Joe's. … [Read more...]
New England food haul from our road trip
Earlier this month my family road tripped from Chicago through New England and we had a great time sampling all the different flavors of the region. From Vermont maple syrup to lobster rolls in Maine, we munched our way through the Northeast and had a grand time doing so. We … [Read more...]
Finding Dory recipes that are fun and healthy
I thought about signing my kiddo up for cooking camp. I found a camp for her age group and got excited, until I saw the price. Yikes. We decided that we could buy a ton of ingredients for a fraction of the price of cooking camp, and have a lot of fun getting culinary and creative … [Read more...]
The Chocolate Piñata at Uncle Julio’s is a big hit
I discovered Uncle Julio's when I first moved to the city of Chicago. The margarita swirls were (and still are) amazing and it was a wonderful place to celebrate. Fast forward 15 years, and I'm still celebrating at Uncle Julio's, but now I'm doing so with my family, including my … [Read more...]
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