Vintage/mid century furniture & home decor
Hi Ladies,I'm visiting Chicago next month and would love to check out some vintage or mid-century furniture and home decor shops. Any recommendations?Thanks!
View ArticleI am joining you...we are relocating to west suburbs!
DH just accepted a job in Elmhurst and we are relocating from metro Detroit. We are leaving family and friends so this will be tough for us - especially for my 5 year old son. We are heading to...
View ArticleHome Builders
My husband and I are looking at building a house in the Western/Southern suburbs. Does anyone have a builder they worked with, or know someone who had a home built, and can recommend the builder?
View ArticleBook clubs in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park/ Wrigleyville area?
I'm looking for a nice book club, I love the "traditional" book club books and live in Lakeview. Does anyone have any recommendations or belong to a book club with room for new members?
View ArticleGTG- Fernando's for dinner and drinks! Aug 13th
Chicago Knotties and Nesties are looking to meet up Saturday August 13th at 7pm at Fernando's (right by Paulina brown line).It is Mexican food, and they have great Margs or other drinks of choice if...
View ArticleSwimming in the city
I would like to go back to swimming laps for exercise, but I don't want to join a gym. Any suggestions on where I could find a pool with lap lanes? I live in Wicker Park, so ideally something off the...
View ArticleThe Nest magazine
Where can I get a subscription to the nest magazine...I have seen a few single issues that were put out and they sent me one in the mail for free, but I can't find anywhere to sign up...HELP please!!!
View ArticleThings to do in downtown Chicago?
DH and I are thinking of taking the train from Milwaukee to Chicago in October for an overnight stay for our anniversary. Any entertainment and restaurant ideas?
View ArticleComing to Chicago in a week! Tips?
DH and I are off to Chicago one week from tomorrow in our first trip away from DS! I'm excited to have a little getaway. Friday is dedicated to whatever. Saturday we're headed to a cubs game and to get...
View ArticleXP: Movers?
I also posted this over on TK, but figured I'd try here as well!DH and I are moving at the end of the month, and just found out that our moving date is the same day that I start classes and my new...
View ArticleAny tattoo'ed nesties?
I'm looking to get my first tattoo and while I have been researching extensively, was just curious if anyone on this board had a recommendation. TIAETA: Seeking a great shop or artist. I already know...
View ArticleUsagi Ya-anyone ate there?
Has anyone ate at Usagi Ya? We are coming to Chicago this weekend and my FI loves sushi so I want to go somewhere for sushi without spending too terribly much (I haev a coupon for Usagi Ya). So is it...
View Articleneed 50th wedding anniv recommendations
any good place near Skokie/Evanston with a small banquet room (up to 20 people) to host a party? something pretty formal... what about any good bakeries? i want to have a fabulous smaller cake....
View ArticleSuparossa
I am going to a Rehearsal Dinner here this weekend, the Woodridge location. Can anyone clue me in on the dress code? I can't find any menu/prices online and I have no idea if it's fancy or casual...
View ArticleNew Oak Park Nestie
Hi,I just recently moved in with my boyfriend in Oak Park and dont know a lot of people in the area. I don't work in the area so it has been difficult to get to know people and most of my college...
View ArticleChicago property taxes raise again
Every damn year!From the article: The $150 million property tax increase will raise the bill of the owner of an average $250,000 home by $84, or 2.4 percent, CPS officials...
View ArticleOrganic shopping in west suburbs
We just moved to Chicago from metro Detroit and are living in the west suburbs. I know there is Trader Joe's and Whole Foods for organic food, but are there any other organic markets here? Do any of...
View ArticleNew Nestie to Lincoln Park
Hey there, I just move to Lincoln Park with my fiancee and have many girlfriends from the suburbs but not many in the LP/Lakeview area. I'm just looking to make new friends, or join a book club...
View ArticleGrab the kids - Disney on Ice is coming to Chicago!! COUPON!
My boys can't wait to see all their favorite characters on ice! It's a wonderful family-friendly event and you're not going to want to miss it! Plus, I have a great Discount code for you!Disney On...
View ArticleNew in the country/town, want to make new friends!
Hi ladies! My name is Mariel, 25 years old and i just got married July 30, 2011 and i am currently living in Glendale Heights, Il. I just moved from Mexico where i left my family, job, and friends, so...
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