River Park


River Park is a beautiful little park a few blocks from my house. I run there during the warmer months (only), even though they plow the paths in the winter. There is a dog park, community center, pool, tennis courts and basketball courts. What more could you need? It finally started snowing here and I could be more excited that I finally get to break out my Bean boots! 
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❤❤ Liebster Award ❤❤



Last month I was given this award by the lovely Piper from Cheap & Chic in Chicago. "Liebster" is the German word for "dearest", or sometimes seen as a favorite. This award is meant for blogs with fewer than 200 followers (or close to it, or slightly over- in my case). Its the perfect way to connect to smaller bloggers or ones that are just starting out.  

The rules for the award are quite simple:

Link up the person who nominated you
Link to 5 of your top picks and spread the love
Post the award on your blog

Here are my top 5. Enjoy!
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Date Night

I follow lots of lovely bloggers, though most seem to be married or involved. So what about all those single bloggers out there?

I've started dating again, and most of the set ups have been pretty random. So how do you dress for a first date with someone you don't really know? I'm a girl who likes to do her research, and the internet is full of wonderful and useless information. You are bound to find a picture/ something that lets on to your "others" sense of style. Here are 3 questions I always ask before I get dressed for a date:

1) Where are you going? 

To a bar or restaurant? Bike riding or rock climbing? Inside or outside? Dress appropriately and always be prepared to change locations. Some dates last an hour, some last ....longer =).

2) How does he dress?

A first date is always a little nerve racking for one or both parties. You always want your date to be comfortable. If he's more chill, don't get all gussied up in your prom dress. He could end up feeling a bit embarrassed/ overwhelmed or feel you're a bit out of his league. 

3) Is this me?

Regardless of the 2 questions above, always bring it back to you. Are you comfortable? Do you feel good with what you are wearing? I don't believe in putting on my best "self" at the beginning and then eventually letting them see that you are a sweat pants girl (which I'm not, but that's totally cool if you are!). Be honest. As my mom says "If it works, great! If not, there'll be another bus(man) along in 5."

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Into the woods

 
  

Happy New Year! Please excuse my absence once again. I promise to be back on track soon ( the internet man is coming today!). The weather here in Chicago has been amazing lately. Perfect long walk weather. Absolutely no snow. So in honor of that I went searching for some woods. 

And what should every proper lady carry with her at all times to wipe her brow or perhaps flag down a potential suitor? A lovely hand embroidered hankie! I will be on the hunt for these all winter. Perfect for the sniffles, elegantly crafted, and good for the environment. 

Reduce, Reuse, and walk in the woods. 

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