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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Photo Courtesy of The Home Edit Organization is key to having a comfortable home. It gives you a peace of mind knowing that everything has its own place. It makes things easier to find and makes the cleaning process quicker. There is a new show on Netflix called “Get Organized with the Home Edit” and…
Caribbean cuisine has taken Chicago by storm in the best way possible. Throughout the city and surrounding areas you can find many restaurants that serve authentic, delicious, carribean foods that make you feel like you're right on an island. Caribbean food is unique and has influences from countries around the globe. One restaurant in particular…