Hello there! Thank you for all the kind comments on my brother’s graduation. I can’t wait to fill you in on the rest of our Memorial Day weekend, but first I have another fun post to shar...
Yesterday was an incredibly important milestone in my “little” brother’s life. Eric is now a proud high school graduate! If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know...
Thanks for all the great warm weather running tips on my last post! I’m feeling a lot more confident now. The good news is that I am in Arizona for my next long run this weekend, which promises...
The NATO Summit is coming to a close today, and Chicago seemed to fare pretty well. We spent much of our weekend at home as planned, making exceptions for training runs and the chance to spend some t...
I couldn’t resist the Dr. Seuss reference. It had been far too long since I had last seen Mara. November, in fact. We’ve tried numerous times to get together but somehow the 30 miles betw...
I can’t believe it’s Thursday already! I’m gearing up for an insanely busy weekend that consists of staying in my apartment most of the time. What’s that? You think that’...
Pretty much anyone you ask who has been to Tango Sur raves about the food and laments over the long waits (“but it’s worth it!”). An Argentinian BYOB known throughout Chicago, peopl...
Happy Mother’s Day! I love any time I get to spend with my mom. This time of year is extra special because I was born on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, and sometimes my birthday even f...
Yesterday was an excellent day. I turned 25 and my phone turned back time. That, my friends, is a POP phone – very business appropriate. I first came across it in a SELF Magazine fashion spread...
I’m so excited to talk about Insurgent! You may recall my review of Divergent a few months ago woah, way back in September? Honestly, where does time GO? Anyway, this is the next installment of...
What a whirlwind weekend it has been! Nonstop action, but all good things. It started with a birthday golf match! Technically I turn 25 on Wednesday, May 9, but Bobby treated me to an awesome early b...
This aunt can’t believe that two of her nieces pieces are turning one. It seems like just yesterday Uncle Bobby and I were meeting Caroline and Kelly for the first time. They were so little! We...
When the team at LUNA contacted me about their new Fiber bars, I couldn’t wait to try them. I’m a big fan of Clif Bars and have enjoyed many of the LUNA flavors in the past, as well, so I...
How do you write a book review about a classic like Gone with the Wind? It seemed daunting – the summary alone encompasses 1,000+ pages of plot. I was tempted to “think about it tomorrow,...
They knew what they were doing when they named it Mountain Magic. It was a golf tournament unlike any other! I had fond memories from last year, but being able to experience the fun, challenge and ex...
Does this look like a pair ready to conquer a golf tournament? Not sure about that, but we’re definitely ready to conquer something. Oh, and I may not have been ready for the first photo. I was...
Sometimes in life, you just need to keep calm and have a cupcake. A strawberry shortcake cupcake from Swirlz, to be exact. And while you’re at it, you may as well see what else they have to off...
It’s always fun when I see the tiny yellow Post-It note on my mailbox that means I have a package. This was one package I couldn’t wait to rip open, too. When the team at NatureBox first ...
Happy Tax Day! (Never has there been more of an oxymoron.) I’m very fortunate to have a CPA for a mom who spent hours and energy on our business and personal taxes this year. Mama Bender is tru...
I was on the lookout for a cure-all this weekend after Saturday morning greeted me with a sore throat. I’m still feeling a bit under the weather tonight (which is saying something, since itR...
Source Recently I took an assessment called StrengthsFinder 2.0. It’s a fantastic tool that I would recommend for anyone looking to confirm their most apparent and valuable attributes. None of ...
Thank you for showering my nieces with oohs and ahhs. Bobby and I completely agree with you! Our weekend in Kansas City was full of fun and adventure, but there were also two important events. Up fir...
What. A. Weekend! This aunt is still smiling at the memory of many fun adventures with our nieces pieces. Our trip to Kansas City was incredible! We sincerely enjoyed our time with Susan, Adam and Cl...
Remember K-Mo and C-line? How about Claire Bear? These are the last in-person memories we have with Caroline, Kelly and Claire (aka the “nieces pieces”). Fortunately, that changes this we...
Today I’m excited to share a Guest Bender post from Mattie, who writes about her journey to find balance between food, exercise and life over at Comfy & Confident. Interested in submitting a gues...
Our most recent book club choice was Jeffrey Eugenides’ The Marriage Plot, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. I think you’ll find this particular review to be a bit different than others IR...
Thank you for the awesome insights on my writing post yesterday. I loved hearing all of your personal stories and opinions on what writing and books mean to you! Saturday marked the end of the #March...
April Fools! I tried my best to think of a good joke today, but my mind kept returning to Krennducki 2011 and the aftermath. Nothing could really top it this year without seeming a little obvious or ...
Happy Saturday! Last night was spent introducing Bobby to How I Met Your Mother. Anyone else a fan of that show? He wasn’t completely convinced after the first episode but after the second, he ...
I promise the Hunger Games post titles will stop after this one, but I couldn’t help myself (again). There isn’t even a pita in this post, technically, but this picture reminded me of one...
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