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Things to do in Chicago
I had never thought about going on a vacation to Chicago and had no idea what I wanted to do for a full week there. I knew about the Bean, but really not much else. Doing my research I found a lot of great things to do around the city! This post will go through what I did and some additional options to do and see in Chicago. (Everything in blue is a clickable link) Millennium Park (and surrounding area) Cloud Gate (The Bean) Cost: Free Hours: 6:00am – 11:00pm This is an obvious and a must see while in Chicago! Cloud Gate is open from 6am-11pm, and they do…
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Best Bars and Speakeasies of Chicago
Chicago is filled with a rich history from Prohibition. It is the old stomping grounds of Al Capone and Bugs Morgan and some of the old speakeasies from prohibition time are still operating today! My husband and I did a lot of research about the gangs of Chicago during the prohibition and watched a lot of Boardwalk Empire before we went to Chicago. Here is a list of great speakeasies and bars in Chicago that we went to in the order of my personal favorites. Speakeasies The Drifter (inside Green Door Tavern) This is an original speakeasy that Al Capone and other gangsters have been to in the 1920s. This…
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How To: Plan a Quick Trip
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to travel again. I know we can’t travel right now, but that doesn’t me we can’t plan out our next trip! Most of the trips I take are short because let’s face it, we all have many things going on, responsibilities and work. This is why I have to plan out my trips before I get there. I don’t want to waste the little time I have! If you want to know how to plan out a quick trip, you’re in the right place! Here is how I plan my quick trips: Price Shop Hey! I like to save money! Before I book…
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20 at Home Date Ideas
Social distancing does not mean that we have to just sit on the couch all day. My husband and I regularly go on date nights, and since we aren’t going out for date night, does not mean we have to stop having dates all together. Here are some ideas for At-Home Dates Have a Fancy Dinner at Home You can either cook a fancy meal or just get your favorite restaurant take-out. Dress up nice and set the mood by setting up the table and candles to have an intimate dinner together Have a Dance Party Bump up the music and set up a light show. We have the Phillips…
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College Tips and Tricks
I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree back in 2015, but I am currently pursuing my Master’s. Here are tips and tricks that helped me get through college and continue to help me today! Grades App I always want to know how I am doing in my classes. As soon as I get the course syllabus I enter in the assignments, tests, quizzes and projects and their percentages into my grades app. Enter in the grade you would like to receive, then the app calculates your current grade and what you need on everything else to receive the grade you want! This is the one I am currently using is free…
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My Carry On Essentials
Deciding what you really need with you on the plane can be difficult. It took me years to figure out what essentials I needed for every flight I take. Lately I have been traveling twice a month and I think I finally have my list of carry on essentials. Below my must have items that I bring with me on every flight and where to find them! TSA-Compliant Backpack In the past 3 years I have gone through 3 different backpacks and I think I have finally found THE ONE! The other backpacks I have had have been TSA compliant and had a lot of pockets and places to put…
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My Typical 2-Day Disneyland Schedule
I thought it would be helpful to share my typical schedule for Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure (DCA) to show how I go around the park. My goal is to ride most of the rides and my favorites more than once. I do this by going to the park on less busy days when the crowds are small or a reasonable size, and by using MaxPass to reserve FastPasses as I go. My schedule may vary depending on the FastPasses that are available and how long wait times are. I only like to wait 20 minutes or less. FastPass selections can be made once the FastPass time window has arrived…
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Favorite Foods of Chicago
Disclaimer: I don’t enjoy fancy foods that you spend a fortune and get a small bite. My food taste is very down to earth, and that’s what you’ll see in this post. I have included the cost with money signs based on Yelp. The Hampton Social $$ With multiple locations, this place is a must try! They specialize in American and Seafood as well as Brunch. I stopped in for a late Lunch during happy hour in the middle of the week right before going to a Broadway show. There weren’t many people there, but this is a big brunch spot for the locals on weekends. I had the Frosé…
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How To: Disneyland in Two Days
How to tackle all (and I mean ALL) of Disneyland and Disney's California Adventures in two days
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Planning a Trip to Chicago
Tips for planning your trip to Chicago
