Adventures of a girl on a budget
I lived in Chicago for three years and still feel like there’s so much I didn’t have a chance to explore. The city is huge, which can be overwhelming. For foodies it is heaven, with boutique brunch spots, authentic Mexican cuisine, and new places popping up all the time. Sometimes it seemed hard to keep up with the ever evolving restaurant scene. If you are wondering about things to do, check out my posts for various activities throughout the city. I also have included restaurant reviews and a few reviews for hotels (for when I needed a staycation). I hope they help you plan an exciting trip to the Windy City!
Even though I have lived in Chicago for about 3 years now, it is still super fun to visit some of the more touristy spots from time to time. I have been to Navy Pier several times, but usually only venture there now when I have a guest in town, or to see the fireworks in […] Read more…
I hate working out. I always feel guilty when I go to the doctor and she asks me about how much exercise I get. Usually, I have to look at floor and admit the truth – not enough. I know that’s horrible, but when I do work out, it always feels like I am torturing […] Read more…
There is nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy burger. The soft bun, the layers of toppings, the hot meat; seriously, nothing beats a good burger. When I saw a deal for Burger Joint, I thought I would check it out to see how it would fare in the world of amazing burgers we […] Read more…
My mother raised me as a lover of all things French, so when I saw a deal for the elegant French restaurant Cité, I knew I had to snag it. The restaurant is known first and foremost for the amazing views of Chicago and Lake Michigan that can be seen from it’s spot at the […] Read more…
There are people out there that are convinced a zombie apocalypse is inevitable. Then there are people who look at those people like they are crazy. While I do not find myself in the first group, I also do not count myself as a member of the latter either. When I found a deal that […] Read more…
I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead show on AMC! Who doesn’t love a good apocalypse story, right? My boyfriend and I can’t get enough, so when I snagged him a gun range shooting package as a gift, he was super excited to get in some practice before the world is overrun with […] Read more…