It’s one of those things that sometimes we need to plan. It sounds crazy, but it’s the truth. How can we spend more quality time …
How to spend more quality time with your young children
Wellness
Kid-friendly Al fresco dining at Lincoln Park Zoo
Now that the weather is finally nice in Chicago (and monsoon season is over??), it’s a great time to get out of the house, hit …
Sometimes you just want to scream!
So I left my full-time job in December to start a membership-based meal delivery company for babies and tots. It’s something I’ve been dreaming up …
Finding balance as a working mom while living my values
I’m a working mom and wife, who travels, cooks, cleans, loves, enjoys exercise and is a social butterfly. I was recently asked what my personal …
Uncommon Ground: Chicago’s original organic farm to table restaurant celebrates 25 years
Like many health-conscious Chicagoans, I’ve dined, and even seen a couple of live shows at Uncommon Ground in Wrigleyville over the years. I’ve always enjoyed …
Female empowerment and breaking down barriers
This week I had the privileged of attending a local workshop hosted by Second City and sponsored by LUNA – you know the female version …
Losing weight the healthy way: Week 1 journal + nutrition tracker
If you are just landing on this page, welcome! I shared a post last week about how I’m committing to losing weight the healthy way. …
Creamy peanut butter, kale and banana vegan protein shake recipe
This creamy vegan protein shake recipe keeps me full for hours and tastes like a treat. The kale is well disguised (in case green things …
Lose weight the healthy way + a hearty salad recipe
There’s a fine line between being obsessive about what you eat and losing weight the healthy way. I had an eating disorder so the line …
I’m a married woman, but went on the best date last week
I’m a married woman, but last Thursday I went out on a date with a very attractive man. He held my hand as we walked …