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RSVP for the #MyMarianos Twitter Party Twitter Party Alert! #MyMarianos – 8/21 8:00 PM CT – Prizes: $350 in GCs! Photo Credit:  White House Black Shutters Do you love a good Twitter Party?  You know we do and we’re excited to host a party to chat about things to do to celebrate the end of summer!  On Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 pm CT, please join us for the #MyMarianos Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing end-of-summer … [Read more...]
What do you think of when you hear "Chicago"? Windy City... Chicago Cubs... Chicago Fire... Lakeshore... Home. Even as a native Chicagoan, I still get goosebumps when I turn onto Lakeshore Drive and see the skyline and the lake. Â Chicago is such a beautiful city. Â We don't have the weather of Los Angeles or the size of New York, but actually it is those things that make it special. Â Our changing seasons provide beautiful … [Read more...]
I had the pleasure of discovering an exciting shopping market and I'm wondering how I've missed knowing about this gem in the city of Chicago - Mariano's. Much more than a grocery store, Mariano's surprised me with the atmosphere, customer service, and variety of offerings. There are eight Mariano's in the Chicago area, I visited the one in the heart of downtown, just north of the Aon Center. Knowing that I was going to a grocery store … [Read more...]
The Naperville, Illinois Ribfest is the perfect place to celebrate summer! Â I was there yesterday and had an absolute blast! Â It was important for me to go to Ribfest this year because even though I live in the Chicago area, I've never had the opportunity to go to this legendary festival. Â A friend of mine from college was able to go with me and we loved every minute of the day. Â Ribfest has fun, food, games, rides, music and more. Â Pictures … [Read more...]
"What a nice guy!", that was the universal sentiment as everyone left the Sears Grilling is Happiness Reception. Â Ty Pennington charmed everyone with his easy going manner and sparkling smile. Charming Funny Kind Caring Warm Those were my impressions of this television star/former model/designer/actor/author/ spokesperson. Â In fact my first question had to do with the variety of jobs he's accomplished so successfully. Kelly: Â Of all the … [Read more...]