Hi friends, happy Friday! (Quick heads up that today’s post is for readers who are 21 & up.) St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place in Chicago this weekend & it's also actually "Espresso Martini Day" today. That said, I thought I'd share one of my favorite caffeinated cocktails to make at home & add to my Bowtiful Bartender series. …
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Four of My Favorite, Affordable Rosés
I'm a big wine girl and (regardless of the season) I absolutely love a good glass of rosé! That said, summertime is when rosé really gets its spotlight moment and is top of mind when it comes to wine. This summer, I've tried out some new-to-me bottles as well as retuning to some past favorites. In today's bowtiful bartender post, I'll be sharing a few of my favorite, affordable rosé picks - most of which can be found at Trader Joe's. …
Bowtiful Bartender: Skrewy & Sweet
Hey lovelies, happy March! (Quick heads up that today’s post is for readers who are 21 & up.) In honor of National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, I’m partnering with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey to share a new Bowtiful Bartender cocktail with all of you! …
Park City Travel Guide & Trip Recap
Happy Flashback Friday, friends! I'm so excited to finally share all the details from last spring's Park City trip with all of you! In this blog post I’m going to be sharing what we did each day, where we ate, fun photos & more! Please note that this was a hosted press trip, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. During the first week of March of 2020 I had the pleasure of visiting Park City, Utah with some of my Chicago blogger buds! We were graciously hosted by Park City's …
Bowtiful Bartender: Classic Margarita
Happy Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo! Today I'm excited to bring you the second installment of my Bowtiful Bartender series! Since today is a double whammy and we're celebrating both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday, I figured that now would be the perfect time to mix up a classic drink - a margarita! I have so many special, random memories associated with margaritas from over the last few years... …
Bowtiful Bartender: Lilac Lady
Hey lovelies, I hope that you’re all doing well! (Quick heads up that today's post is for readers who are 21 & up.) Today I’m going to teach you how to make one of my current go-to cocktails, a Lilac Lady. I came up with this recipe after Empress 1908 Gin reached out to collaborate with me on a sponsored Instagram post. It turned out wonderfully, so I thought I’d share it here on the blog* too! I’ve wanted to start a “Bowtiful Bartender” series for quite some time now. So, I was excited …
Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide & Press Trip Recap
This month I had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Vallarta with their Tourism Board and ENroute Communications! I had the most incredible week! I’d never been to Mexico before this trip and after my visit I definitely want to go back! We stayed at The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa for the week and they took SUCH good care of us! In this blog post I’m going to be sharing what we did each day, where we ate, fun photos & more. I went on this trip with a fun group of blogger gals. …
Cool Spots for Cocktails in Chicago
There's nothing quite like sitting in a well-decorated bar or lounge and sipping on a fun cocktail with friends to kick off the weekend - or to take a much-needed, mid-week break! I love visiting new restaurants and bars as they pop up all over Chicago, so it's not uncommon for friends to ask me for recommendations when they're looking for a new place to try! It's always fun helping them pick a new spot to check out and having a variety of suggestions. Below, I've rounded up some of my favorite …
Loews Chicago Hotel Staycation – Wander Your Way
This weekend I headed downtown for a staycation hosted by Loews Chicago Hotel for their Wander Your Way campaign! Jim came along for this experience and we had a blast checking out all that Loews Chicago had to offer! Wander Your Way highlights various attractions and experiences both within and surrounding Loews Hotels. Travelers get to explore these while making the choice to either embrace or escape the chill of winter. For our stay, we escaped the chill within the warmth of the Loews …
Event Recap: Barilla Collezione Lunch at Spiaggia Chicago
This post was sponsored by Barilla US, however all thoughts & opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help to make Bowtiful Life possible! This week I got to celebrate the Laver Cup in Chicago with Barilla® at Spiaggia on Michigan Avenue with Executive Chef Joe Flamm and some special guests! Chef Flamm was the season 15 winner of Top Chef and he made us a delicious three-course menu featuring an exclusive pasta dish created with Barilla Collezione pasta! The …