The only time my thumb is green is when I spill something on it
I do not have a green thumb. I seriously kill everything. With the rare exception of Bridget II, the schefflera I’ve been growing since college.
Tag: events
Champagne and Mom Go Hand in Hand
There are many wonderful things I love in this world. Cheese. Brian. Brunch. My mom. Being a godmother. My own godmother. (Don’t worry dad. I
The Hostess’ Guide to the Holiday Madness
Little-known fact: June Cleaver, Martha Stewart, and I swap notes. I may be a terrible housewife, but I’m a master of feeding people and throwing
PlayCHIC A Night of Play and Fashion That Took Over Chicago
The stunningly beautiful Alhambra Palace in Chicago set the scene for an exotic night of play and fashion, as the third annual PlayCHIC commenced last
I’m Like a Word Magician
So, you already know that I’m a word ninja and a grammar Nazi. But did you also know that I’m a word magician? Last week,
In Which My Boyfriend Is “Cooler” Than Your Boyfriend
I, along with a couple of our friends received the following e-mail last week. From my boyfriend. Yes, yes…He IS sometimes more creative than me.
5 Things I Learned From Yelp
In honor of my third year as Yelp Elite, I’d like to take a few moments to recognize Yelp for its utter awesomeness…And share with
Chicago Toy & Game Fair: Where Chrissy Gets to Be a Kid
What a whirlwind weekend! So bright and early on Saturday morning, Brian and I trekked into the city and headed for Navy Pier to attend
PlayChic: Where Chrissy Becomes a Nerd Fashionista (and Gets Cool Stuff)
So last night was a big night for me. My first big event as a blogger. I was invited to the Chicago Toy & Game
