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  • Avery Coonley Estate, Frank Lloyd Wright, Riverside, IL

    The Wright Plus Housewalk, 2015

    The Wright Plus Housewalk took place this past Saturday, featuring historic homes here in Oak Park and also in nearby…
    May 18, 2015
  • NatureBox Snacks Giveaway

    NatureBox Giveaway

    I'm working with NatureBox again today with a giveaway for two of my readers to win! I always have a…
    April 16, 2015
  • #DavidBowieIs

    Hello, 2015

    Back at it after a short break! First off, thank you for all of your suggestions for Christmas dinner. We…
    January 5, 2015
  • Update Interiors, Oak Park, IL

    Independent Shopping in Oak Park, IL

    Oak Park has some great restaurants and well-known chain stores, but it also has a huge variety of independent shops.…
    November 18, 2014
  • Marrakech, Morocco

    Marrakech, Morocco

    My OBGYN wasn't worried about my traveling to Europe while pregnant, but he expressed some concern about Morocco. "Don't eat…
    August 21, 2014
  • Nicole Balch, in a Cathedral in Poitiers, France

    Exploring Northern France: Poitiers

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • After visiting Reims and Dijon,…
    July 28, 2014
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  • Avery Coonley Estate, Frank Lloyd Wright, Riverside, IL

    The Wright Plus Housewalk, 2015

    The Wright Plus Housewalk took place this past Saturday, featuring historic homes here in Oak Park and also in nearby Riverside, IL. The three Frank…

    May 18, 20159 commentsLocal, Travel
  • NatureBox Snacks Giveaway

    NatureBox Giveaway

    I’m working with NatureBox again today with a giveaway for two of my readers to win! I always have a snack in my bag in…

    April 16, 2015222 comments'F' for Freebies, Cooking, Local, My Life
  • #DavidBowieIs

    Hello, 2015

    Back at it after a short break! First off, thank you for all of your suggestions for Christmas dinner. We borrowed a second slow cooker…

    January 5, 201512 commentsArtsy, Local, My Life
  • Update Interiors, Oak Park, IL

    Independent Shopping in Oak Park, IL

    Oak Park has some great restaurants and well-known chain stores, but it also has a huge variety of independent shops. Below, I’ve highlighted some of…

    November 18, 201419 commentsFAQ, Local, Travel
  • Marrakech, Morocco

    Marrakech, Morocco

    My OBGYN wasn’t worried about my traveling to Europe while pregnant, but he expressed some concern about Morocco. “Don’t eat anything that isn’t cooked,” he…

    August 21, 201439 commentsTravel
  • Nicole Balch, in a Cathedral in Poitiers, France

    Exploring Northern France: Poitiers

    • This post is part of a sponsored trip to the Top French Cities • After visiting Reims and Dijon, I ended my trip with…

    July 28, 201410 commentsTravel
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