Author Archive for Leah P
Leah Pogliano is an advertising and marketing copywriter living, breathing, working, cooking, shoe buying, and karaoke-ing, in Chicago, IL. She likes attempting DIY projects, and finding creative ways to spend the least amount of money, while having the most amount of fun. You can find her blogging about all of the above and more at her blog Bitemarks. Follow Leah on Twitter at www.twitter.com/leahchristine.
826CHI wants you to say “YES!” to BORING
When I first moved to the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, I decided to check out the area. While strolling down Milwaukee Avenue, I noticed a store called the Boring Store. With a bright orange awning, and an illustration of a private detective with a shopping cart—I was intrigued. I walked into the Boring Store, [...]
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 [...]
If that’s what you’re into, start networking!
Are you on the prowl for a new or different job? Or, are you just looking to make more friends with similar interests? Networking events can be the easiest way to do either! If you’ve been thinking about putting yourself out there, but don’t know where to start, look no further. Below, are some upcoming events in the Chicago area listed by interest.
Banana Shpeel: Cirque Du Soleil takes on Vaudeville
Do you like to laugh? Me too! We have sooo much in common. Since we’ve just established that you and I are two peas in a pod, you’ll probably want to know what I thought about Banana Shpeel, Cirque Du Soleil’s first venture into traditional “theater.” You might be thinking, but aren’t all of their [...]
