Calliope Cafe

What can I say about Calliope Cafe, other than that it is my favorite sandwich joint in the city. I was introduced to Calliope shortly after moving to Chicago a few years ago, and although we no longer live close by, my husband I still make the long walk there every couple of months [...]

Old Victorian Farmhouse

As much as I love living in the heart of the city, I just adore getting away from it all - even if it’s just for one night. And especially if it’s for a glorious and relaxing stay at the Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast.
Sherry Corder, along with her husband Archie, opened the [...]

Long Grove Village

My husband and I made our first trip to Long Grove Village last December. As we were walking around from shop to shop and finishing up our Christmas shopping, it began to snow. The day could not have been more perfect and we immediately began planning our trip to Long Grove for this [...]

Quartino

I’m embarrassed to say that Quartino has been 3 blocks from my apartment for a long time now, and I just ate there for the first time last weekend. I had no idea what I was missing. Now that I do know, I can’t wait to go back!
You can’t talk about Quartino without [...]

Hairbanger’s Ball

If you grew up in the 80s, if you love music from the 80s, or even if you have simply heard of the 80s, you need to check out Hairbanger’s Ball.
Hairbanger’s Ball is a band paying tribute to the “Decade of Decadence” in a new and crazy way. They tout themselves as being not [...]

Saint’s Alp Teahouse

The Bubble Tea craze is sweeping Chicago, so I took an opportunity to see what all of the hype is about during a recent visit to Saint’s Alp Teahouse in Chinatown. Saint’s Alp Teahouse is a Taiwanese teahouse-inspired chain that originated in Hong Kong and has spread to New York City and Chicago. [...]

True Skin Care Center, Magnificent Mile

Wicked: the Musical

We thrifty girls who love theater often find ourselves fretting over wanting to see the hottest shows and not wanting to pay big bucks for the good seats. That means we often settle for the “cheap seats” that have a better view of the ceiling lights than the stage. At $30 a pop, [...]

All Season Farm

Fall is here, and even the Windy City is noticing a chill in the air. If you’re like me, you’re scrambling around trying to get outside and enjoy the last few weeks of above-frostbite temps. Apple-picking is one fall-inspired activity that will not only get you outside, but it will get you out [...]