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Indie Coffee Passport

22 cafes. 25 dollars. 9 months. 1 passport. Was exploring Chicago or finding a new cafe one of your resolutions? Indie Coffee Passport is your ticket to getting out and exploring independent coffee shops.  And for $25, you get to try 22 different cafes- that’s barely more than a dollar for a cup of coffee (or tea)! I’ll […] Read More

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Savor It: Easy Savory Crepes

Sometimes leftovers are a sad reminder to go grocery shopping. Other times, they result in wonderfully bizarre combinations. These crepes are the second, I promise. Using the savory flavors in Andouille sausage and complementing them with creamy goat cheese and sweet honey, this is a flavor bomb that is surprisingly easy to make. Savory Sausage Crepes 2 […] Read More

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Grand Opening Grand Plan

The Grand Opening, Grand Master Plan. All the tips & tricks I've picked up over the years attending grand openings.

Grand openings are exciting. The promise of new items and winning giftcards draws me in every time. I’ve been to 5 major grand openings within the past 2 years (Forver21, H&M x 2, Topshop, Uniqlo) and developed the grand opening, grand master plan to help you successfully navigate. Battle Plan + Do the math! Is it even […] Read More

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Gotta Hand it to Ya: DIY Hand Dish

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Each week of January will be dedicated to a new year’s goal. This week was dedicated to organization. We started off sharing a favorite planner roundup, and conclude with this DIY decor piece. Read More

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2016 Printable Calendar

Happy New Year! Part of my new year goals include sitting down and really investing time into interests. Icon design is something I’ve always liked, but never felt comfortable enough to publish. Icon Utopia is an icon design site run by Justas. His work and tips have pushed me to create this calendar as a first icon […] Read More

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