Archive for January, 2010
Amazing. Generous. Schwa.
schwa [shwah} –noun Phonetics. the mid-central, neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllables in English, however spelled, as the sound of a in alone and sofa, e in system, i in easily, o in gallop, u in circus. the phonetic symbol ə, used to represent this sound. a seriously amazing restaurant in Wicker Park, [...]
Confessions of An Off-Season Triathlete: Yamuna Body Rolling
This is the first installment of my “Confessions …” series where I’m going to take you through the various ways I keep myself busy while awaiting Chicago spring (never coming) and the 2010 triathlon season … hope you enjoy! —————————————- As a triathlete many times over, I have become a fitness junkie and am always intrigued by [...]
‘Bachelorette’ Jen Schefft on How to Host a Clothing Swap Party
With hectic jobs, relationships and hobbies, it seems these days it’s extra hard for my girlfriends and I to get together for some girls-only time. I’m always looking for unique ideas that will be fun for my friends and also not break the bank. A friend of mine recently invited my to attend a clothing [...]
Shuffle into 2010!
Have you signed up for the Shamrock Shuffle? The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is an 8k race (just under 5 miles) through the heart of downtown Chicago. 36,000 people sign up and sell it out each year. It’s a fun tradition and a great way to keep active during these cold winter months. “I [...]
Date Night in Joliet
So your significant other suggests exploring Joliet for date night. Don’t worry, there’s more than NASCAR races and the creepy old prison. If your significant other is anything like the one I married, he’ll start with an idea and you’ll do the planning. Do not fear, I have a list of suggestions to give you [...]
Best Chicago Bruncheries
When I need to lift my spirits without spending money on retail therapy, one of my favorite things to do is go out for brunch with friends. Luckily, there are so many great restaurants in Chicago that serve brunch, I never run out of options of scrumptious things to try. After taste-testing my way around [...]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The green movement is in full swing these days, but it never ceases to amaze me how many little opportunities to make a difference for the planet get passed over. So, what can you do to make a difference? Reduce Your Waste — Reusable bags are where it’s at these days, and using them can [...]
Dogone good time in the Western burbs
I am going to come out and say it, I am a dog lover. But the last time that I had a puppy in my life was when I was nine years old and technically she was the family dog, not mine and we put that dog down a few weeks after my 21st birthday. [...]
Buon Appetito Chicago!
Chicago is full of fantastic places to eat. In our melting pot, you can find any kind of food that your heart desires and any kind of family run specialty store to help you make that perfect ethnic dish. I am a fan of Italian food. Ok, I may be a little biased since my [...]
Profiles of Real Suburbanites – Alyssa
Name: Alyssa Age: 22 Current suburb: Naperville Hometown: Naperville Occupation: Reading teacher Why the suburbs? I like living near a big city, not in one. I studied in Rome in college. Although I loved the hustle and bustle for a little while, I missed living in my size town (about 145,000). Naperville has plenty to [...]
