Spice House
HOW TO MAKE AMAZING FOOD Ever wonder what the secret to amazing food is? It's the quality of the ingredients you use. While that sounds like cooking 101, I can tell you that better food doesn't have to mean more expensive food or something that is more difficult to...
The House Guest Checklist
Having people stay over? Be prepared with our house guest checklist so your guests can enjoy themselves and you can maintain your sanity. IN THE ROOM Make your guests comfortable while planning ahead. Having things they may need already available to them in the...
Bangtel: Better Than a Hotel
ABOUT BANGTEL (And why you may love it more than a hotel) Home Away from Home When Airbnb started, they introduced a concept that has been around since the beginning of civilization: staying in someone else's home. In modern times, hotels have long been the standard...
Celebrate World Health Day by Eating Less Sugar
Thursday, April 7th is World Health Day. In the spirit of being healthy, we are talking with Barry Friedman, author of "I Love Me More Than Sugar", an amazon.com #1 Best Seller to learn more about how we can work towards being healthier people. You can even take...
Spring Fashion 2016 & Wardrobe Essentials with Trunk Club Stylist Tiara Perry
WHAT IS TRUNK CLUB? Perhaps you have heard of Trunk Club or perhaps you have not. A few years back I'd come across a few sorority-like girls at a networking event who told me they helped pick out clothes for higher end clients, men only. They said they worked at...
Spice House
HOW TO MAKE AMAZING FOOD Ever wonder what the secret to amazing food is? It's the quality of the ingredients you use. While that sounds like cooking 101, I can tell you that better food doesn't have to mean more expensive food or something that is more difficult to...
The House Guest Checklist
Having people stay over? Be prepared with our house guest checklist so your guests can enjoy themselves and you can maintain your sanity. IN THE ROOM Make your guests comfortable while planning ahead. Having things they may need already available to them in the...
Bangtel: Better Than a Hotel
ABOUT BANGTEL (And why you may love it more than a hotel) Home Away from Home When Airbnb started, they introduced a concept that has been around since the beginning of civilization: staying in someone else's home. In modern times, hotels have long been the standard...
Celebrate World Health Day by Eating Less Sugar
Thursday, April 7th is World Health Day. In the spirit of being healthy, we are talking with Barry Friedman, author of "I Love Me More Than Sugar", an amazon.com #1 Best Seller to learn more about how we can work towards being healthier people. You can even take...
Spring Fashion 2016 & Wardrobe Essentials with Trunk Club Stylist Tiara Perry
WHAT IS TRUNK CLUB? Perhaps you have heard of Trunk Club or perhaps you have not. A few years back I'd come across a few sorority-like girls at a networking event who told me they helped pick out clothes for higher end clients, men only. They said they worked at...
Easy Holiday Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Click the image to learn how to make a delicious, easy appetizer or snack that everyone will enjoy this holiday season from Foodie!
Finish Your Holiday Shopping! Check Out These Lists or Donate to a Charity
If you are still trying to figure out how you're going to get so-and-so a gift, here are some other lists to help you get your last minute shopping on. And yes, there's an app for that....
BBJ Creates Easy, New Design App for Event Planners
Event planners are always looking for the latest and greatest to be better at what they do while impressing their clients. Knowing that, BBJ Linen, one of the top linen rental companies in not just Chicago but the nation, has developed a free app for the iPad...
How to Buy for Difficult People or Ones You Don’t Know
When you have to buy a gift for someone you don't know, it's the worst. Or even if you know the person, they may be really picky. So how do you find a great gift? Below are some Dos and Don'ts to help you be a great holiday shopper (even if it's last minute). DO NOT...
Food VS Money: How to Select the Right Amount of Food For Your Budget
Deciding how much food to get for a party is an age-old question. In my book, it's always better to have too much than not enough. Understandably, people don't want overkill and for things to go to waste, which is why balance is important. I always like to be sure...
Dress Up Your Table for the Holiday
Being festive is really fun but can also be exhausting -- especially when you are really busy. As event planners, many of us entertain and when we do, people expect to be impressed. One way to easily blow your guests away for any event are beautiful table settings. ...
How to Have a Successful Last-Minute Holiday Party
The holidays sneak up on all of us and sometimes that includes planning a holiday party. If you have NOT done this yet, but you plan to, you've got days left! Here are some tips on planning last-minute and doing it well. 1. Be Flexible. You are waiting til...
Holiday Cooking Video: Cider Cocktail and Vegetarian Chili
Join us for our first official video as my good friend Jamey shows us how to make a phenomenal, seasonal dish!
5 Things NOT to Do When Leaving a Voicemail Message
It's that time of year -- everyone is busy and phones are ringing! People are in a hurry to get what they need and anticipating a prompt response. But it's not likely you'll get exactly what you are looking for if you don't leave a proper message. That being said,...
Dating Tips For Companies to Consumers
Sometimes I find myself stuck on some trash/entertainment news website and there are always tips on dating and relationships. Sometimes I click on them because I want to see what people are saying these days and sometimes I know it will be awful but could use a good...