Forbidden Root Brewpub Open
Forbidden Root opened its brewpub on Chicago Avenue Thursday, offering a lovely variety of unique bites and entrees in addition to the beers on tap. By the time I arrived, the space was bustling with enthusiastic locals and there wasn't a seat in the house. I was...
Easy Rice Dish: Ginger Miso Rice in a Honey-Teriyaki Sauce
Ginger Miso & Honey-Teriyaki Rice with Chicken
Chicago Planner Magazine 2016
I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...
Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com
Read of the Month
Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible. This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits. Get it on Amazon.com
Forbidden Root Brewpub Open
Forbidden Root opened its brewpub on Chicago Avenue Thursday, offering a lovely variety of unique bites and entrees in addition to the beers on tap. By the time I arrived, the space was bustling with enthusiastic locals and there wasn't a seat in the house. I was...
Easy Rice Dish: Ginger Miso Rice in a Honey-Teriyaki Sauce
Ginger Miso & Honey-Teriyaki Rice with Chicken
Chicago Planner Magazine 2016
I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...
Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com
Read of the Month
Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible. This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits. Get it on Amazon.com
5 Tips for Smart Shopping on Black Friday
A tradition that started in the 60s, Black Friday is considered the first official day of the Holiday Shopping Season. Stores open at ridiculously early hours hoping to turn their accounting books from red (negative) to black (positive). That being said, in the...
6 Tips for Holiday Travel in Chicago
Thanksgiving is Thursday (where has November gone?!) and whether you're meeting with friends for the day or pulling out a giant roller suitcase, some form of travel is most likely inevitable. So here are 6 Tips for traveling to, from or through Chicago. 1. Estimate...
Delicious Thanksgiving Desserts!
While we're all busy with work, Thanksgiving is the time where we look forward to a longer weekend, some serious shopping and of course, food! So click the images for some great recipes from Midwest Living, Kraft and Taste of Home to get some yummy, holiday desserts!...
4 Reasons Why Events Are More Than Just a Party
In the past decade, the field of event planning has grown exponentially. Certifications and organizations have developed in addition to the fact that it is now a legitimate college major. A lot of people tend to think it's an easy, fun job and while it can be, a...
10 Signs You May Be in the Presence of “Net-twerking”
Networking is a powerful tool. It gets your name out there, it gets you business and it gives you the chance to interact with other professionals who aren't clients or colleagues. I've attended a lot of networking events, especially recently, and it is interesting...
10 Ways of Giving (Even During a Holiday Party)
It's important to remember to give back and it doesn't have to be hard. Here are 10 ideas to incorporate in your events and holiday plans to help give back to those who need it this year. 1. Donate a portion of sales to an organization that works with your brand,...
5 Travel Marketing Trends for 2014 (by Frederic Gonzalo from Social Media Today)
This is a great article that I've decided is a must-share regarding travel and marketing. For event planners, not only do we travel but our clients are usually traveling too. Why I love reading articles like these is that it helps us event planners stay in the know...
The 3 Rules of Telling a Client “No”
It's the worst having to say no to a client (usually) because we want to make them happy and have them walking away with a glowing review. However, there are times when you know you just can't accommodate a client's needs, whether it's due to time, complexity,...
5 Ways to Plan an Event in a City Where You’ve Never Been
One of the most challenging things we can do as event planners is to put together an event somewhere we haven't been. Even if planning events outside your area is what you do, there are the little details of local culture like not taking this street at this time if...