Christmas in the City

Christmas in the City

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” — Norman Vincent Peale

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Holiday Sparkle

Holiday Sparkle

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie

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2015 Gift Guide || My Edit

2015 Gift Guide || My Edit

As a kid (much as I’m embarrassed to admit it), one of my favorite tasks was always writing my Christmas wishlist. While my list was usually terribly selfish and materialistic, it was always so fun to sit back and dream about the things…

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Chicago’s 2015 Christkindl Market

Chicago’s 2015 Christkindl Market

In December there are few things I love to do more than visit the German Christkindl Market in Chicago’s Daley Plaza. Yes, it’s over-priced, cheesy, and CROWDED but it’s been a family tradition for more than half my life and nothing…

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2015 Gift Guide || Gifts I Wish I’d Gotten Sooner

2015 Gift Guide || Gifts I Wish I’d Gotten Sooner

Today’s gift guide is rather unorthodox since I’m sharing seven gifts I’ve ALREADY received but wish I’d received sooner. Why? To save you from that gnawing frustration you have when you get a gift so marvelous, so magnificent, and so god-damn useful…

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