Happy Holidays friends! Have you recovered from turkey day yet? My belly is full and I'm ready to get my shopping game on to score some mega Black Friday deals. Normally I'm not one to fight crowds, but this year the deals are too good to pass up at Chicago Premium Outlets. It's time to get out of my comfort zone. That means I'm throwing on my comfiest boots, warmest winter gear and headed out with the family to get our shop on for Black Friday! Not only will we be scoring major markdowns, ...
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holiday entertaining with treats from gold emblem
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We're on our way to visit our family in Florida and one of my favorite traditions is my Aunt's annual Christmas party. The food, libations and friends we see only a few times throughout the year. When it comes to home entertaining, my mom and aunt taught me well. Prepare as much food as possible a day or two prior and homemade is best are just of few of our mottos, however there are times when relying on the convenience of prepared food - saves ...
glam up your holiday style #fashionfriday
It's mid December and holiday parties are in full swing. It's so easy to glam up your holiday style with a few sequins and a little bling. Throw on a LBD, accessorize with a statement necklace, fab shoes, clutch and off ya go! Let's be honest, I'm no fashion blogger but I was flattered to be invited to collaborate with a few of blogger friends that I truly admire. So last Sunday I found myself headed to the 900 North Shops for a photo shoot for Zahra. Another thing I learned - you need ...
