Renee Oteri is Married!

March 23, 2014
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Renee Oteri is married!  The single mom who was on Juan Pablo’s season of The Bachelor recently tied the knot with a cute brunette.  “…and THAT just happened! I married my best friend of 22 years!” she wrote, next to a photo of herself in a white dress on Instagram.  After a rough season, Juan […]

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#Kimye Graces the Cover of Vogue

March 23, 2014
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After months of speculation, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are on the cover of Vogue.  Many believe that Kanye West begged editor Anna Wintour to have Kim on the cover, but Wintour says that wasn’t the case.  According to The Daily Beast, the infamous editor said:  “As for the cover, my opinion is that it […]

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Make Your Mani Last

March 18, 2014
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  A no chip mani can add up, and a weekly manicure can get pricey.  So how can we make our own manicures last?  According to Jin Soon Choi for Glamour Magazine, there are a few things we can do: 1.  Don’t Soak Your Hands If you let you hands soak in water, this may […]

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Michelle Obama Calls Young People “Knuckleheads.” What do you think?

March 18, 2014
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In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Obama called young people “knuckleheads” when referring to ObamaCare.  “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, young people can stay on their parent’s insurance until they’re 26, but once they hit 26, they’re on their own.”  Today, millennials have a bad stereotype that follows us.  Watching an episode of Girls […]

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What Drink Are You Ordering?

March 18, 2014
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Shaken— These drinks are made in cocktail shakers with ice.  Usually, they are not as strong as other drinks. Stirred— These type of drinks are chilled in a mixing class and stirred with a spoon.  Watch out, because they tend to be strong! Sweet— Yum!  These types of drinks are usually fruity ones like pina […]

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Yum! Bring Zeppole to Your Home!

March 15, 2014
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On March 19, Italian- American families come together to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day.  This day is usually celebrated with St. Joseph Day tables and of course, eating, eating, eating!  A dessert that is eaten on this day are zeppole– aka St. Joseph’s Day cakes.  Bring them to your home! 1 vanilla bean 1/2 cup sugar, […]

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What the Hell Happened Last Night? #TheBachelor

March 11, 2014
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I have been an avid fan of “The Bachelor” for years, but I’ve never seen anything like I did last night.  Let’s do a quick recap, shall we? Both Clare and Nikki meet Juan Pablo’s family, who basically tell them that he’s a jerk.  The girls scuff off this information– because clearly, it’s not important.  […]

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History of St. Patrick’s Day

March 10, 2014
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It’s almost March 17!  People all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  This day is to honor the patron saint of Ireland.  In Chicago, we dye the river green, have parades, and enjoy some adult beverages.  🙂 But, who was St. Patrick?  Born in Britain during the 4th century St. Patrick was kidnapped and […]

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Homemade Shamrock Shakes

March 10, 2014
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2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 8 drops green food coloring (optional) Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into two cups. Another alternative? Two cups mint chocolate chip ice cream blended smooth with 1 1/4 cups milk (although you will have little chunks of […]

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2014 Spring Fabulous Nail Trends

March 10, 2014
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After a long, exhausting winter, Chicagoans are more than ready for spring!  So with spring, comes all new fashions and trends.  So why not change our nails for spring?  According to Glamour.com, there were several new nail trends rocking the red carpet at fashion week.  Let’s let those nails shine! French Mani with a Twist […]

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