It's no secret that Chicago can be a pricey place to live and play. Amazing events every weekend, delicious new restaurants popping up, and even just Ubering back and forth to everything can add up fast! What if I told you that it IS possible to experience all of Chicago's fantastic cuisine AND get rewarded … Continue reading Live large on the cheap with these Chicago restaurant rewards programs
Halloween is officially over, and you know what that means - it's time to gear up for the holiday season! Chicago is a mecca for all things holiday - I mean, we definitely have the right weather for it! But with dozens of options to celebrate the holiday months, how do you choose what to … Continue reading Your Guide to Chicago’s Holiday-est Must-Dos
We Chicagoans tolerate Midwest winters because the summers are so epic - and a huge reason is because it's peak festival season! Some of the most popular fests around the city consist of...booze. Beer fests are some of the best Chicago has to offer and trust me - we know our way around the good … Continue reading Hey Booze Hounds! Here’s the Ultimate Beer Fest Roundup
Who doesn't love a good wall serving as the backdrop of their next selfie? To know me is to know that I'll stop for even the grungiest of graffiti and take a thousand photos of it. Walking around Chicago, you see a LOT. But where are the best spots for the perfect Instagram pic? I … Continue reading Chicago: Insta-Worthy Street Art Where You Totally Need a Selfie
While everyone has their favorite spots, one of the best things about living in Chicago is the chance to check out brand new bars, restaurants, and venues that pop up seemingly weekly. Summer 2016 has been no different with some of the coolest places opening this city has scene! From ping pong to patios, check … Continue reading Chicago: The New Kids on the Block
Common question: "Why in the world do you live in Chicago? It's so COLD!" Common Chicagoan response: "Because the summers are the best." A huge reason for why Chicagoans choose to BE Chicagoans is because the summers are on point--beach weekends, twice-weekly fireworks shows, neighborhood festivals every weekend, outdoor concerts, you name it...we're going to … Continue reading Chicago: Patios + Drinks = Why we live here in the winter
If you're like me and have a weird imagination, you'll agree that going to a BYOB restaurant makes you feel like you're getting away with a crime, amirite? That's what I thought. Anyhow, sometimes finding a great BYOB on the fly is tough, so I've compiled a list of my faves for your drinking and … Continue reading Chicago: BYOB For You And Me
If you're like me, and summer's got you all... ...then you're positively PUMPED that the Chicago Riverwalk is poppin'. New restaurants, pop-up bars, and awesome river activities have taken over the beautiful Loop area, and well, you're a fool if you pass it up this summer. There is something for everyone, at any price … Continue reading Chicago: We Actually Do Have Things To Do By Water
Hey Preppies! Yeah, you...the 90s kid. Get in your time machine and relive the days when Saved by the Bell aired brand new episodes and you had a crush on AC Slater and his mullet. Don't have a time machine? Then head over to Wicker Park with your Friends Forever and experience a total throwback … Continue reading TIMEOUT! Saved By The Max is awesome
Whoever said Chicago was 'too expensive' didn't do their research. This city is chock-full of free and low-cost things to do--you just have to look. Here are some of my favorite ways to do up Chicago on the cheap: Headquarters Beercade Looking for a reason to act like a 90s kid again? Head to one … Continue reading Chicago: Cheap Thrills for Almost NO Dolla Bills
