Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th 2015, which means it will be here before you know it. Plan something special this year and make her brunch! Here are some great recipes from Good Housekeeping, All Recipes and Epicurious. (Click the image to view the website.)
NFL Draft Townhttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480120/article/draft-town-presented-by-oikos-triple-zero
Chicago is proud to be hosting the first ever, NFL Draft Town. The NFL Draft is typically held in New York City, but this year, they Chicago will be hosting the draft for the first time in nearly 50 years. And Chicago is pretty excited about it. The City is teaming...
Best Summer Event Venues
Here is a list of some really great venues to check out this summer. Click the title of each location to visit their website and learn more! LARGE SPACES Morgan Manufacturing Field Museum Moonlight Studios ACTIVITY & FUN FTW (For The Win) Ignite Glass Studios...
Read of the Month: Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World
The title (and the cover image) says it all. Get readin'! Available here at amazon.com
Easy DIY Juice Bar (Nonalcoholic Drink Options)
Nonalcoholic Juice Bars are ideal for any party.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th 2015, which means it will be here before you know it. Plan something special this year and make her brunch! Here are some great recipes from Good Housekeeping, All Recipes and Epicurious. (Click the image to view the website.)
NFL Draft Townhttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480120/article/draft-town-presented-by-oikos-triple-zero
Chicago is proud to be hosting the first ever, NFL Draft Town. The NFL Draft is typically held in New York City, but this year, they Chicago will be hosting the draft for the first time in nearly 50 years. And Chicago is pretty excited about it. The City is teaming...
Best Summer Event Venues
Here is a list of some really great venues to check out this summer. Click the title of each location to visit their website and learn more! LARGE SPACES Morgan Manufacturing Field Museum Moonlight Studios ACTIVITY & FUN FTW (For The Win) Ignite Glass Studios...
Read of the Month: Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World
The title (and the cover image) says it all. Get readin'! Available here at amazon.com
Easy DIY Juice Bar (Nonalcoholic Drink Options)
Nonalcoholic Juice Bars are ideal for any party.
Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
There are so many places to enjoy in Chicago, especially when it comes to food. Grand Lux has always been one of my favorite restaurants since I first moved here about 7 years ago. There's a wide variety of delicious food and the decor is beautiful. My family...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
Let's say you're just here on business or you've only got a weekend in the city and you've never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago...
What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don't, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park...
Social Media Isn’t Everything — You Should Literally Be Getting Out There
Social Media is something I write about all the time because I love it and it's a major part of my life. Facebook & LinkedIn are part of my daily morning routine and it keeps me up to date on what's going on with people I know. But that's a stepping stone. I...
The Raccoon Dentist
Most days I try to write really relevant stuff, great topics that will inform and excite the event planning community of Chicago (whether or not it really does). But every once in awhile it just so happens that my mind goes blank and I find myself watching...
What ARE Logistics, Anyway?
I feel like I always hear the word "logistics" thrown around. It's such a broad, non-descript word that I feel like business people use when they don't want to describe what they're doing and would rather just assume you know. "Hey man, what have you guys been...
Take the DIY Approach for Any Event
Part of the reason Pinterest is so popular is not just because you can focus on things you like, but because the things you like can be something you have especially if you're willing to make it yourself. The growing world of Do-It-Yourself is wonderful because it...
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...
Smart Phones, Social Media & Why You Should Know About It
You don't have to love social media, the internet or anything technologically related to be an event planner, but you do need to be willing to incorporate it. Especially if you're involved in B2B events, public events, non-profit/fundraising, etc. This study, The...
The Local Tourist
One of the greatest cohesive tools for navigating and exploring Chicago is The Local Tourist. There's a lot going on this city and it can be hard to keep up. So while MetroMix & Thrillist are also great, today I am featuring a fellow local blogger. Initially a...