Fall Flavor: Pesto, Roasted Squash & Pancetta

Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and…

Date Night Food & Fashion: Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Chicago

It is on my bucket list to attend Oktoberfest in Munich. I see photos of friends making the trip, pretzel in one hand, massive (albeit…

How to Layer for Fall the Right Way

When I started to layer for fall weather, I initially thought just piling on puffy layers to lock in warmth was key. Well, this works…

Fall Festival Fashion at Ravinia

When most people think of festival season, sultry summer days come to mind. Me? I am more of a fall festival fan- more comfortable daytime…

How to Wear Ankle Boots (Plus COMFY Options)

Throughout high school and middle school, I was on the pom pon squad. Why is this important? Because my knees are completely shot. All those…

5 Tips for Wearing Scarves, Capes and Wraps

Is there anything better than wrapping up in a cozy blanket scarf to enjoy the crisp fall weather that the Midwest brings? Yesterday was my…

How to Carve an Amazing Pumpkin

I have been carving intricate designs in pumpkins long before I had children. From Linus and the Great Pumpkin to Napoleon Dynamite, these works of…