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With the holidays here, I have candy on my mind and Austin Sweets Shop has got the goods. Austin Sweets Shop is a small black-owned business located on 1550 N Mason Ave, Chicago, IL in the Austin neighborhood. They recently opened during the summer this year and I’m glad they did, it’s a true gem. …
Author Archives: Mariah Cowan
Dec
03
2021
The holiday season is here and I don’t know about you but I am ready for the hot chocolate, festive music and activities, and the cozy vibes that come with the season. This also means now is a good time to start budgeting and creating a plan to avoid overspending. If you're planning to do…
Oct
08
2021
Soon enough the leaves will be falling and changing colors, and we’ll be enjoying all of the great things that come along with the Autumn season. Bonfires, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and just straight cozy vibes. It’s only right that your home matches the season. Here are some ways to transition your space from…
Jun
11
2021
Once an overlooked holiday, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is now receiving the recognition it deserves – in Chicago, that is, the south has always heavily celebrated Juneteenth. In fact, Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On a personal note, I had not heard about…
May
28
2021
Summer is approaching, and it feels like it took a while to get here but there is hot weather in the forecast! The first day of summer is June 20, and I can't wait to have some fun in the sun while practicing social distancing, of course. Although restrictions are lifting a bit, still be…
Apr
09
2021
It’s Financial Literacy Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to bringing awareness to financial education. Just some brief history, originally it was launched as Youth Financial Literacy Day by the National Endowment for Financial Education but in 2000, the initiative was passed on to Jump$tart Coalition who launched Financial Literacy for Youth Month. In 2004,…
Jan
29
2021
Photograph courtesy of Chicago Food on the Run's Facebook Page There is a reason that this restaurant has 36.8 thousand followers on Instagram, the food is *chef’s kiss* delicious. Chicago Food on the Run (CFOTR) is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on 8040 s. Ashland Ave. CFOTR had a soft grand opening at the…
Jan
22
2021
2020 was a peculiar year, to say the least, and it may have possibly introduced new norms to society. Things that we should have been taking advantage of but hadn't quite thought about before this pandemic. Even without a pandemic, the world is always evolving. Here are five trends that will be around for the…
Dec
18
2020
The holidays will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic. In Illinois and most other places in the United States, Covid cases are on the rise and as a result, advisories have been put in place to keep us safe. This doesn't mean that you can’t celebrate the holidays with your family…
Nov
27
2020
When you’re shopping for bedroom decor, what do you look for? Are you a bed-in-a-bag person or do you prefer to shop individual pieces that match your own style? I have always been a bed-in-a-bag type person because it’s more convenient and can be less costly than coming up with a design myself. The set…