My Cadillac Road to Table Experience

A few weeks ago, I got an invitation in the mail to preview the 2013 Cadillac ATS for their "Road to Table" event. The envelope said that it was presented by Cadillac and Bon Appetit magazine. I turned the invitation over to see that there was a private dining experience with the award winning Chef … Continue reading My Cadillac Road to Table Experience

Luke’s Kidzapalooza Experience at Lollapolooza

Lollapalooza isn't for teenagers, college students, hipsters, and the cool people...it's also for kids. Yes, you read that right. Kids. When I purchased my tickets, my coworker told me that there's a Kidzapalooza where kids can get in for free (with parents' tickets, of course). I knew immediately that I wanted to bring my Sweet … Continue reading Luke’s Kidzapalooza Experience at Lollapolooza

My First Lollapalooza Experience

When I heard that New Order, The Killers, and Vampire Weekend were going to be on the lineup at Lollapalooza, I knew I had to go! I was lucky enough to purchase our three-day passes before they sold out. My husband and I took Friday off and spent the day at the festival. Then got … Continue reading My First Lollapalooza Experience

Let’s Celebrate! Bastille Day in Chicago

Last week, we celebrated Bastille Day the Chicago French Market in the morning and then at Bastille Day Chicago, hosted by the Committee of French Speaking Society and in collaboration with the French Consulate in Chicago. We got to eat crepes, baguettes, and French pastries. Also we even enjoyed some good French craft beer.  It … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Bastille Day in Chicago

Our Family Portrait at Union Station

Last year, I bought a LivingSocial deal for a family portrait with Roya Jade Photography. I checked out her website and like the layout and some of the portraits she had on there. Our LivingSocial deal expired in December but when I contacted Roya for the fall shoot, she was booked up. We agreed to … Continue reading Our Family Portrait at Union Station

Let’s Celebrate! Our Anniversary Dinner at Bavette’s Bar & Bouef

Finally.....we got a reservation at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf on our two year anniversary!! I thought the restaurant was all about steak but there is so much more to the menu than steak. It has a European, almost Parisan, feel to it. The decor is very European. I love how our bread/appetizer plates were mix … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Our Anniversary Dinner at Bavette’s Bar & Bouef