A fun way to introduce or show the twins more about Chicago is through books. The pandemic has limited us to explore the city this past year. We've tried to be cautious on where to take the family around the city to make sure we can maintain proper social distancing. But it can be hard … Continue reading 6 Fun Books about Chicago to Read With Toddlers
The first time I learned about the Van Gogh Exhibit was on an episode of the Netflix show - Emily in Paris. At the time, I thought it was just a special exhibit that was only held in Paris. So I made a mental note to check it out if I ever make it back … Continue reading My Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Experience in Chicago
Chúc mừng năm mới! That's Happy New Year in Vietnamese! We call the holiday Tết In honor of the Lunar New Year, I decided to take a self portrait in my ao dai or a traditional Vietnamese dress. The last time I wore an ao dai was on my wedding day. My parents immigrated their … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Happy Lunar New Year!
Where to find murals with the word "Love" in Chicago
It's official! I am now a plant parent! I got some plant babies and ready to fill our home with indoor plants. Let's just hope my brown thumb turns to green in 2021! I've been working from home since last March and realized our house was missing a few things, even though it feels very … Continue reading New Year….New Plan(t)s!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 2020 has been a very interesting year which changed our family plans and routines in unexpected ways. We've learned to adapt to this temporary normal but not with a lot of stress and wishing it would be over with. Life in Chicago for us has been lots of … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Merry Christmas 2020