Last Friday Boyfriend and I hit up a free Oktoberfest beer...

Oct 2nd

GIMME that bag! (photo via lookbookdotnu)

Oct 1st

Holy. Moly. Brad, can we DQ soon? (photo...

Oct 1st

Where have all the blog posts gone?

Our blogs thrive on the happenings of our busy lives, but sometimes I just can’t keep up to...

Oct 1st

Bravo to the New York Times for this new kind...

Sep 27th

For Brad. (photo via meredithnyc)

Sep 25th

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Borat? Is that you?

Sep 25th

Adventures in cooking: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies I...

Sep 25th

10 Dishes You Must Make This Fall

Sep 24th

When I grow up and purchase property of my own, there will...

Sep 24th

Sep 24th

I took this photo of Buckingham Fountain while strolling...

Sep 24th

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (click photo for recipe) I...

Sep 24th

I’m a firm believer in champagne for special occasions...

Sep 24th

I have that same skirt — but I did not get it on sale...

Sep 23rd

1 hour + $25 = 5 lunches - Lemondrop.com

Sep 23rd

What better way to celebrate the first full day of fall than...

Sep 23rd

University of Illinois President B. Joseph...

Sep 23rd

As of 4:18 p.m., it’s fall! Photo taken at the...

Sep 22nd

Curently I am drinking a Harvest Latte (imitation Pumpkin...

Sep 22nd

Hello, new Rugby sweater that I covet. (via meredithnyc)

Sep 22nd

HEROES TONIGHT!

Sep 22nd

Adventures in cooking eating: Lobster stuffed potato skins...

Sep 21st

Yesterday morning Brad and I walked up and down endless rows...

Sep 21st

Adventures in cooking: Breakfast burrito (whole-grain wrap,...

Sep 21st

Sep 21st

January Jones from Mad Men in Versace — my favorite...

Sep 21st

Adventures in cooking eating: Frittata with eggs, mushrooms,...

Sep 21st

Sep 20th

Happy Birthday to my roommate! I mean, to Mom. I surprised...

Sep 19th

After much persuasion, I finally got Lynn to do the free...

Sep 19th

A close up of the earrings. I was thinking about wearing...

Sep 19th

During Girls Night Out, I only purchased things that spoke...

Sep 19th

Girls Night Out loot! Here are some of my favorite items...

Sep 19th

Adventures Mistakes in cooking eating: McChicken, small...

Sep 19th

More photos from Girls Night Out. The pole dancer and her...

Sep 19th

Adventures in cooking eating: Sensible Portions Veggie...

Sep 19th

Lynn and I attended the Shecky’s Girls Night Out...

Sep 19th

Lynn and I headed into Chicago via the Metra Thursday after...

Sep 19th

Today’s Facebook ads. Yes, yes and yes.

Sep 19th

Cubbies lost. Shocking.

Sep 19th

Adventures in cooking eating: Old Style Light and a ball...

Sep 19th

Favorite Uncle John (albeit Brad’s only Uncle John)...

Sep 18th

This is for Sanch and Krista. I don’t even want to...

Sep 18th

Who doesn’t want something beautiful and sunny to brighten a...

Sep 18th

Follow me on Twitter to see what goes down at Girls Night...

Sep 17th

Parked next to me at work today. Finally some ice cream...

Sep 16th

Adventures in cooking eating: Nonfat Iced Chai Latte from a...

Sep 16th

Work hard, play hard

Yesterday I worked 13.5 hours. Tonight I’m going to the Cubs game for FREE. Tomorrow...

Sep 16th

NYFW Love: And this Dennis Basso gown, my dear friends, is a...

Sep 16th

30 "Healthy" Foods That Aren't

Sep 15th

Can you take a guess at which shoe is more expensive? The...

Sep 15th

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Did you know? 4.o Some of my favorite facts: 95% of all songs downloaded last year weren’t...

Sep 15th

When saying F@*$ will save you five...

To be connected to a customer service rep next time you’re on hold, drop an F bomb. Did you...

Sep 15th

My favorite, and most wearable, look by Christian Siriano...

Sep 15th

Jackie found a pair of cute flats at Payless that look...

Sep 14th

So this happened last night at Rebel, a KAM’s-esque...

Sep 13th

An open letter to our ignorant student body -...

Sep 13th

Key Blagojevich adviser confirmed dead

Sep 12th

Green lingo DECODED

I read this in the September issue of Marie Claire and I had to share. Organic: A USDA-regulated...

Sep 12th

Some pretty Chicago architecture and scenery for your...

Sep 11th

Le Silence by Auguste Preault, 1842 This was one of my...

Sep 11th

(via jackiegarlich:via)

Sep 11th

Smile Friday: The “I refuse to smile if you make me...

Sep 11th

I took these photos while standing speechless at ground zero...

Sep 11th

Watch

This is a great video! I really like Mary’s commentary and I’m totally digging the...

Sep 11th

Adventures in cooking: garlic hummus with whole grain pita...

Sep 11th

Well this should be interesting. (photo via georgiegirlnyc)

Sep 10th

Take a look at warm and sunny Chicago. The warm and sunny...

Sep 10th

I really, really wish I could be there to attend a few...

Sep 10th

Adventures in cooking microwaving: Amy’s Tofu Scramble...

Sep 10th

“So I walk for an hour or so, think about what I’m going to...”
— Peter Mayle lives the life I...

Sep 10th

Adventures in cooking: Turkey burger with cheddar slice on a...

Sep 10th

Ordered by most used:boyfriend people time love blog little...

Sep 10th

Today’s outfit: worn to work, lunch with old/current...

Sep 10th

GPOYW: The “Oops, the zoom is still on” edition

Sep 9th

I think I want all of these. mikhailovna: Since we can...

Sep 9th

I snapped this photo on Monday as Boyfriend and I walked...

Sep 9th

Adventures in cooking eating: Shrimp Tempura Crunch roll,...

Sep 9th

It came!

Sep 9th

Today as I stood on the shore, I looked out at the still,...

Sep 8th

I passed by this monstrosity today while strolling down...

Sep 8th

Photos from the Chicago Architectural Boat Tour last...

Sep 7th

Adventures in cooking: Soy Citrus Scallops, organic garlic...

Sep 6th

Today I was kind of pissed so I bought shoes. Nothing like...

Sep 5th

This beautiful little Gerbera daisy used to reside in my...

Sep 5th

Meet Abigail. I took a break from work this morning to...

Sep 4th

333 West Wacker Drive

Sep 4th

Smile Friday: The “His smile makes me smile”...

Sep 4th

As promised, my “Steeper vs. Cheaper” feature...

Sep 4th

Four photo facts: 1. I took these photos today while...

Sep 3rd

This was the highlight of last week’s business trip....

Sep 3rd

Adventures in cooking eating: Tre Formaggi panini (smoked...

Sep 3rd

I think i’m loving this “Shipwrecked...

Sep 3rd

GPOYW: The “current screenshot” edition

Sep 3rd

I did the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred DVD for the first...

Sep 3rd

Listen

PSD - Jai Ho! This is one of my favorite songs from Zumba! Mucho booty shakin’ to this one. ...

Sep 2nd

Today I rekindled an old flame. May I introduce you to...

Sep 2nd

Sep 2nd

Sunday was a beautiful day to walk along Michigan Avenue. ...

Sep 2nd

Adventures in cooking eating: Apple Pie LÄRABAR An ode to...

Sep 2nd

It came! I finally received my Hearst Journalism Awards...

Sep 1st