Adventures of a girl on a budget
I have fond memories of going to the aquarium as a child. Whether I was on a school field trip or just out with my family, there was always something new to explore. When my boyfriend came home with a certificate he had won for two free passes to the Shedd Aquarium here in Chicago, […] Read more…
Asian cuisine happens to be one of my favorite and I always jump at the chance to have it. When I first saw a deal for Boba tea and Bao, I was not at all familiar with this particular style of asian cuisine, but was definitely intrigued enough to find out. I got a craving for […] Read more…
I am a huge shoe lover. I always have been. Back when I was in high school, my parents first caught onto my addiction and tried to cut me off, but to no avail. I can remember going to buy new shoes and hiding them in the front closet so my parents wouldn’t know and […] Read more…
Apple Picking Season! Alas, it appears summer is officially over. As the Fall heralds in colder weather it also brings with it a slew of fun and affordable activities. One of my favorite seasonal outings is apple picking! Growing up, my family made it a tradition to go apple picking together every year around the […] Read more…
From the title, you might think I have been out robbing a bank. Well, you would be wrong – although I do have a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy that has yet to be fulfilled. The bank vault that I visited is actually part of a restaurant in Wicker Park, Chicago called The Bedford. Located underground, The […] Read more…
There is something magical about seeing your food cooked right in front of you. One of the more entertaining ways to do so is at a hibachi grill, a japanese cuisine restaurant that uses an iron griddle to cook food in front of diners. I have enjoyed several of these interactive meals and, when I […] Read more…