Adventures of a girl on a budget
Going to the movies has always been a favorite pastime of mine. There is something magical that happens in a movie theater when you can be completely lost in a story, another world, or even time period. However, movie tickets have only gotten more and more expensive over time. Going to a free advance movie […] Read more…
When I saw a deal for a restaurant called mEAT, it didn’t take me long to figure out what they specialize in. What I didn’t know was they way they serve their delicious meats: on skewers. Not only does this new restaurant serve up gourmet skewers, but they also cook up some amazing appetizers, sides, and […] Read more…
As an adult, I have become very fond of wine. So much so that it is honestly my preferred adult beverage (after margaritas of course). When I saw a deal for a wine bar close to my house, I jumped at the chance to sip on exotic wines from all over the world. The Vibe Webster’s […] Read more…
I am a lover of anything wrapped in dough and baked until crispy. So naturally, I am a huge fan of empanadas, those little pockets of joy that are stuffed with meat or veggies and baked to golden perfection. In Wicker Park, 5411 Empanadas is churning out a variety of empanadas in all different shapes […] Read more…
London is one of my favorite cities in the world! Luckily for me, I was able to spend a year of my life studying abroad there during college, and wanted to share some of my favorite things to do and places to see! London is a huge city, so this list couldn’t include everything, but […] Read more…
Blue Apron offers a meal plan service that delivers fresh ingredients to your doorstep with original recipes, meant to make cooking at home more convenient. After hearing a lot about Blue Apron, I decided to try it out for myself. I signed up for 3 meals, each with enough to serve two people, and anxiously […] Read more…
