There are many perks to being a Midwesterner, my favorite being the change of the four seasons. I love nothing more than knowing that in a few short months, just when I am finally getting into whatever the season is at the moment, the next season is practically around the corner. Sort of like how a little kid feels about… Keep Reading…
When I think back to my summers growing up, one of the first things that come to mind is tie-dyeing. Our mom would fill buckets up with RIT dye and water and away we dunked! Sure it was messy, but the anticipation of the outcome was well worth the mess. At least it was for us…for June, I can’t be… Keep Reading…
Summer is here! Albeit it looks a little different than summer pasts…it’s still here and it’s a beautiful thing. There is so much to love about summer and with only three months of it – there is a lot to fit in within a short amount of time. It’s no secret that this summer is going to be slower paced… Keep Reading…
Now that we are all home more than we’ve ever been and most of us are in constant shared air space with our kids, I know I can’t be the only one who feels like all I do is feed, clean, and repeat. Feed. Clean. Repeat. That’s my summer mantra. Is this a sign of the times? I don’t remember… Keep Reading…
I am so excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite salads! Here in Chicago, we have a restaurant group called Francesca’s and Francesca’s happens to have one of the most delicious, crunchiest, and quite healthy salads I have ever had. Now, their version is a bit more basic than mine. The original Francesca’s Snap Pea Salad consists… Keep Reading…
Hygge is a lifestyle that lends itself to creating meaningful moments and our homes are the epicenter of all of it. Lauren and I believe that creating space within our homes where our families can discuss topics such as race and social injustice openly and with a greater understanding of how we all can contribute to the change is integral…. Keep Reading…
When I think of summer, these are the little summer sugar plum fairies that dance in my head: Hammocks. S’mores. Fire pits. Gardening. Ice cream cones. Pool days. BBQs. Farmer’s Markets. Fourth of July parties. Summer vacation. Lemonade. Street fests. White Claws. Beach towels. Pride parade. Water slides. Great America. Slushies. Music fests. Freshly cut grass. Hot dogs. Fireworks…. Keep Reading…
A Black woman is watched carefully while browsing store aisles, a sales rep runs to help show me all the fabulous new styles. Ahmaud Aubrey was hunted down and murdered by two White men while running, my White husband gets to lay in our backyard without a care in the world while sunning. Breonna Taylor was shot to death while… Keep Reading…
This TSP recipe was inspired by Emily Griffin and her sprouted buckwheat company, Lilbucks. A few days ago on “Live @ 5”, Lauren interviewed Emily Griffin, CEO of Lilbucks, a sprouted buckwheat company, to learn more about her company and our favorite grain-free superfood that adds a satisfying crunch to smoothies, yogurts, and oatmeal. Emily explained that her inspiration… Keep Reading…
In an effort to keep the conversation going on the variety of topics we’ve discussed lately on our Instagram Live series “Live @ 5 “, we’ve curated a book list. We asked our experts to share some of their favorite books that pertain to their area of expertise. Several of the guests we have hosted are authors themselves; one is… Keep Reading…
Whether we like it or not, masks are now part of our daily ensemble – at least for the time being. When we were first asked and encouraged to wear masks, I was using disposable, white ones. Like the kind your dental hygenist wears. Throwing them out after each use was exhausting and annoying, so I decided to buy one… Keep Reading…
When I think of a dish that most reminds me of my childhood home, I think of my mom’s lasagna. Thin layers of pasta slathered with creamy, cheesy ricotta, perfectly baked with a crisp outer crust; each piece bubbling and oozing as it’s placed on the plate. She didn’t make lasagna often, mostly only around the holidays. I imagine this… Keep Reading…
