Top Picks to Get Summer Started

It’s getting to feel like summer (FINALLY!!!!) here in Chicago. And the weather has sparked my inner shopping bug, DIY’er and fashionista. Here are some summer picks that have caught my eye! Aztec Maxi Skirt by 3 Brunettes Boutique “The F World Cuff” from Stella Valle – Seriously, if money was no object this cuff […]

Top Picks to Warm Up Your Day

Since most of the us are under a blanket of frost, snow and ice this week, we thought we would share products that would help any gal bring a smile to her face. The Miss Molly Legwarmers from Grace & Lace Gold & Teal Flower Necklace by Ally+Zoe – on sale at Zulily.com Thermal Pajamas from […]

New Year, New Skin Care

Adopting a skin care regimen has been way too challenging over the years. Partly because I have uber-sensitive skin like Casper the friendly ghost. And partly because I refuse to spend a ton of money that coats my face with more perfume than actual cleaning components. Basically if you picture Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter getup, you […]

The Perfect Product for the Perfect Fold

When I worked in retail I discovered the secret to how they always get the shirts on the tables folded so perfectly. It was like I had uncovered the holy grail when I realized I was not folding-challenged when it came to laundry, and that it was actually this magical folder product that was the […]

A Fabulous Summer Tote Bag for the Pool

This Chevron Tote Aqua Beach Bag is the perfect accessory for me to take to days at Lake Michigan this summer! Over at Etsy.com it’s only $25! Monogramming is free and you can select which color you want.

Getting The Perfect Curly Q

For better or worse, I’ve had naturally curly/wavy *cough*FRIZZY*cough* hair all my life. In my teens and college (in the 90s) I was not able to choose from a plethora of curl tamers when you’re growing up in the post-Aqua Age era. My only option was moose or gel, and while both helped contain the […]

Top Picks Dossier This Week for the Entertaining Dad!

To wrap up our series of Father’s Day gift ideas for our weekly top picks, we are diving into gifts that are easy to get and are all about keeping Dad entertained in his man cave. Some of these gifts are easy, so that if you don’t have time to do the online shopping and […]

Top Picks Dossier – This Week for the New Dad!

This week our Father’s Day gift ideas post is for the new dads and dads-to-be. We understand that adapting to parenthood can be an adjustment for anyone, so hopefully these are gifts that can help show the appreciation and love we have for dads everywhere. Perhaps these gifts would not be for Al Bundy, but […]

Top Picks Dossier This Week for the Gadget Dad!

This week’s our Father’s Day gift ideas post is for those looking to gift the ultimate gadget freak. Like the Dad who WOULD stand in line for the latest iPhone, probably watches Big Bang Theory, and most likely has already seen Iron Man 3 AND the new Star Trek by now. I’m looking at you, […]