The Journal

Life In A Pandemic

I haven’t written a blog post in a while, but I’m excited to share what I’ve been up to in the last (almost!) 6 months. The year 2020 took us all by a surprise, don’t...

27 (Sample) Dresses Later And How I Got Here

Ever since I became a mother in December 2013, I wanted to find work that would allow me to be there for my babies in those early days and to support my husband in his...

IWD 2020 Women Meet-Up at DL Studio!

With most of my friends currently in a social distancing mode, it’s almost hard to believe that just a couple of weeks ago we gathered at the gorgeous DL Studio to celebrate International Women’s Day....

What 6 Years Of Motherhood Has Taught Me (That I’d Like Other Moms To Know)

A few weeks ago my first born turned 6, and gosh, the days were long, but the years went by fast! The most beautiful thing about motherhood is that it looks different for everyone. Some...

4 Effortless And Chic Ways To Wear Your #LBD This Fall (And Winter)

So, Chicago decided to skip fall and head straight into winter. But that’s nothing unusual for those of us who had lived in the Midwest for a while, am I right? It’s leather jackets and...

4 Chicago Mamas On Traveling With Kids

With back to school craze behind us and off-season travels beginning to spike, I’ve found myself pinning inspiration and tips for our next trip. My kids are wonderful little travelers, yet after our return flight...

The Reasons I Became A More Peaceful Parent

Hard to believe but we’re half way through our Poland trip.  The last few months back in Chicago felt like a never-ending marathon. It seemed like no matter how hard I tried, the sink (farmer...