Adventures of a girl on a budget
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…
If you have never had fondue, you are missing out. It is one of the most fun and delicious ways to eat a meal, and The Melting Pot is one of the best fondue restaurants. They have locations throughout the US and even in Canada. Seriously, if you haven’t been, go check it out! I would go […] Read more…
As a history buff and now resident of Chicago, I am always interested in tours that will teach me a little bit more about the city where I live. What better way to learn some fascinating new facts and explore parts of Chicago in a way not everyone gets the chance to than a Chicago […] Read more…
Anyone who says they don’t love chocolate is lying. There is a kind of chocolate for every palette: milk chocolate for traditionalists, dark chocolate for romantics, plain chocolate for purists, or chocolate with a hint of other flavors for explorers. Anything made with chocolate is a little taste of heaven, so when I found a […] Read more…