A couple of weeks ago I stopped at one of my local McDonald’s to attend a BMOA Coffee Vibes Pop-up. I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but when I need to refuel I like to stop at McDonald’s because the price point is right and they keep the pots boiling all day. Tasty, creamy, yet…
Last week I had the amazing honor of helping give out hundred’s of Turkeys on the West Side of Chicago with the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA)! I arrived around 6:30am (which is VERY early for this girl) at the McDonald’s located 5105 W. Madison and saw a long line of people warmly dressed patiently…
We have all watched the infomercials you know how it goes you see it on TV and it looks amazing. They tell you to “set it and forget it” and that it’s only 22 easy payments of $19.99 for an cooking appliance that we may only use once or twice, but don’t really need. The…
When I think of traveling with my family I get excited. I love visiting a new place and tasting new food with those I love. What makes things even better is when I find Kid Friendly venues and activities that will entertain the kids and not bore the adults. That is exactly why I fell…
I’m cheap. Yes, I said it. I don’t like to spend a lot of money on anything. Lol. However I like having a good time and I love when my kids are active and doing something creative and productive. So when we decided on a family night with my kids, my aunt and our little…
Mom duties are never done. Dinner is a huge deal in my home. My toddler and pre teen can’t go past 6pm without questioning me on dinner plans. Since my husband works evenings most nights I’m the chef and it can be overwhelming. I’ve learned a quick way to cheat some nights. Breakfast for dinner!…
You are throwing a party for the BIG Game and you have nothing done? Don’t worry I was in the same boat as you and then I put my thinking cap on. I will share a few tips to help you get Game Day ready. Just go to the store and buy what you need…
Living in Chicago has a lot of pros and cons. One pro is being so close to other big cities by car or air. My husband and I decided to road trip to a city we have both never explored for his birthday and we chose Detroit. With only 4 hours of driving time between…
What’s the best part of the Fall and Winter months? The warm and comforting food. There is nothing like a warm cup of soup or a nice hearty bowl of Chili! I remember being a kid and my mom would make a huge pot of chili for dinner and we could feast off that pot…
Date night has become our adult version of field trips. When the hubby says it’s time for a Date Night I get so giddy. I love just having him to myself kid free. It’s so important to take time out of your busy schedule and date your spouse. It is so easy to get into…