Jessie In Chicago

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019

Sunday Favorites – Dec 22

Hi! I was trying to think of how I’d like to expand my blog in the new year and Sunday Favorites was something that came to mind. Each week I’m planning to share things that are inspiring me, making my life easier or that I just happen to like. One week it might be five things, the next maybe only one. It could be a product, an Instagram account, really anything!

This is also a way to hold myself accountable to posting once a week, because my blog was really the reason I started my Instagram page and I don’t want to lose sight of that! I could have waited until the end of the year but wanted to get started now! As of right now I don’t have any affiliate links, so these will be my genuine thoughts. If that changes I’ll be sure to disclaim it.

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019

Reindeer Cookies

Hello! We are just 11 days out until Christmas Day! This week I was watching Chicago Parent’s (@chicagoparent) instagram stories and they were featuring Sweet Mandy Bs (@sweetmandybs). It was a step by step demo on how to make reindeer cupcakes. My family is not big on cupcakes so I took the inspiration from their demo and decided to make reindeer cookies. They turned out super cute and overall I’m very pleased with them! Instructions below!

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019

DIY Holiday Card Photos

Hi! Happy post Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoyed the holiday. Let’s talk about holiday cards, shall we? The hardest part for me is finding the right picture to include on the card. Over the years I’ve used both professional pictures and pictures I’ve taken myself. This year I decided not to use professional photos and that I would take the picture for the card myself. In this post I’m sharing a few tips on how to make this process easier and get the best shot!

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Favorite Holiday Activities in Chicago

The holidays are FINALLY approaching, I swear the lead up this year has felt like years! Over the years we’ve developed a list of our favorite places to visit during the holidays in Chicago. We often try new events but these are the ones we come back to year after year.

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

DIY Snowflake Ornaments

So it’s been a minute since I’ve written a post, seems like every time I sit down to do it something distracts me or like today the pictures wouldn’t upload so it took forever. Anyways I was inspired by @herhappyhome instagram page to make these ornaments. Mine are slightly different, but that’s what I love about them, you can put your own spin on them!

September 5, 2019

Fall Traditions – Apple Picking

Happy September! One of my favorite fall traditions is going apple picking. I’ve been to so many of the orchards surrounding Chicago it’s a little crazy. Some are great, some are expensive and some are just plain not worth it. We do have a favorite though and that’s what I’m here to share!

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July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Beauty Finds – July 2019

Hi! One thing you may not know about me is I love all things hair and makeup. For a very long time I wanted to go to cosmetology school but my parents convinced me otherwise. Sometimes I still think about owning a salon. I love finding new products and testing them out. Here are a couple things (that I’ve actually tried :)) that I’m really loving right now!

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July 1, 2019

Road trip to Milwaukee

My husband & I are headed to Milwaukee at the end of the week for Summerfest! We’ve visited Milwaukee several times over the last couple of years and with it being just 90 minutes away from Chicago it’s the perfect one night getaway.

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June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

Summer Bucket List – Revamped

Hello! If you follow me on instagram (@ourdaysinthechi) you know that I am currently enrolled in an MBA program. I finished my fifth class last week and am on an 8 week break before I go back in September. I had 3 back to back classes and have been in session since right after the New Year so this break is much needed! I wrote a summer bucket list post last year (check my June archive) & wanted to do an updated post for this summer! I’ve got a short amount of time to live my best life! 🙂

April 5, 2019May 28, 2019

Bye bye binky

Paci, binky, nuk – no matter what you call them thinking about the time to take them away from your child is scary. We let my oldest go way too long with hers, so with my youngest we are planning to transition her off the binky much sooner.