Review of Karrot! A New Buy/Sell Marketplace App in Chicago

Chicago Good Life 6/9 2:00A thechicagogoodlife

This time of the year I tend to do a lot more cleaning and I m sure other parents can relate! Spring decluttering means cleaning out closets, purging items we don’t need, going through the kids...

Big List of Date Ideas for Chicago Summer 2024

Chicago Good Life 5/24 5:26A thechicagogoodlife

I like to try to be outside in the summer! Day or night, we try to get some date nights in. Manny and I often split our date nights or day dates between going to our favorite restaurants and bars and...

Manny’s Easy Shrimp Marinade Recipe

Chicago Good Life 5/24 4:00A thechicagogoodlife

We recently started a series called, Manny s Monday Meals, where we highlight recipes we make all the time at home. Manny loves, loves to cook. His parents are the same way. It s nothing fancy, but...

5 Summer Recipes to make right now

Chicago Good Life 5/24 3:39A thechicagogoodlife

Spring and summer are some of my favorite times to cook. I love anything on the grill, salads, and lighter recipes on warm, summer nights. We cook a few recipes often that I wanted to share with you...

Chicago Summer Guide: The Best Things to Do!

Chicago Good Life 5/17 6:01A thechicagogoodlife

Chicagoans live for our summer! It s my absolute favorite because of my winter hibernation. Our Chicago Summer Bucket List is jam-packed! Street festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics in the park, food...

Huge list of May Festivals in Chicago

Chicago Good Life 5/13 6:29A thechicagogoodlife

We have waiting all winter and now it s time, Chicago summer festival season! May kicks off our summer festivals that we have been waiting for all winter long. We will try to do this once a month and list each one out along with the date and...

Getting Dolled Up

Once Upon a Dollhouse 5/9 10:12A Dollhouse

There s an art to getting dolled up and besties Cait and Dani know it all too well. It s just one of the many things the Dolls do best (besides being successful business owners and all-star Mamas)!...

Mother’s Day Guide to Chicago’s Best Afternoon Teas

Chicago Good Life 4/22 7:19A thechicagogoodlife

Chicago has so many wonderful options for afternoon tea service, and I m lucky enough to have tried quite a few over the years! Whether you re looking to celebrate the holidays, Mother s Day, or other...

The Ultimate Chicago Mother’s Day Events & Experiences Guide

Chicago Good Life 4/19 8:43A thechicagogoodlife

It’s spring in Chicago, hooray! And with the nicer weather comes flowers, patio weather, and Mother’s Day! I’ve put together a list of online gifts and now, I want to talk about my favorite gifts:...

Unwrapping Chicago’s Best Zero-Waste Shops

Chicago Good Life 4/18 7:20A thechicagogoodlife

The Unwaste Shop in the West Loop In celebration of Earth Day, I want to make sure you know about these three zero waste and eco-friendly shops in Chicago! Here s how it works: bring your jars and...