This was our fourth and biggest trip with our 13-month-old. We traveled from …
This was our fourth and biggest trip with our 13-month-old. We traveled from Chicago to Puglia, Italy. Two flights, two hours of sleep overnight, and ten hours up in the air with a toddler. I’m going to share what I packed, how we got through the flights, adjusting to a …
I’ve flown with Margot twice, when she was 3 and 9 months old, …
I’ve flown with Margot twice, when she was 3 and 9 months old, and that hardly makes me an expert, but I’ve learned a thing or two along the way. After getting quite a few questions about what did and didn’t work for us, I wanted to share some of …
Traveling with a baby wasn’t at all what I expected – there’s really …
Traveling with a baby wasn’t at all what I expected – there’s really no way to know what you’re getting into until you experience it. I went into the trip thinking the flight to be the worst part but it was a breeze. I also just assumed she’d sleep at …
This post was originally published two years ago, but it’s been one …
This post was originally published two years ago, but it’s been one of my most popular posts to-date, so I’ve brought it back with a fresh new look and updated products! Why? Because long flights are no joke. If I’m very lucky I’ll get 2-3 hours of sleep which …
We packed our carry-ons and are spending the weekend in Miami for a …
We packed our carry-ons and are spending the weekend in Miami for a weekend of sunshine and laying out poolside. I shared a few things I packed for our warm-weather getaway but wanted to put together a list of everything I’m taking with me for the weekend – like my …
This winter weather has had me dreaming of sunshine, but between feeling exhausted, …
This winter weather has had me dreaming of sunshine, but between feeling exhausted, zika, and Hawaii being too far and expensive, we’ve felt a little stuck on where to go and when to do it. Last weekend, we finally booked our trip to Miami and will be on a beach …
Now that we’ve been married for a few months, it seemed like time …
Now that we’ve been married for a few months, it seemed like time to finally share a recap of our honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast. We spent three nights in Capri and five nights in Positano in mid October, which felt like the perfect time to visit. It was warm …
I always wanted to travel but a minor (ok severe) fear of flying …
I always wanted to travel but a minor (ok severe) fear of flying kept me grounded for most of my 20s, until I moved from LA to Chicago. I finally made it to Europe a month after my 31st birthday (with Alaina), and have back a handful of times since, …
I’m in Paris for my wedding weekend and plan on sharing what I …
I’m in Paris for my wedding weekend and plan on sharing what I wore each day after my trip, but for now, here’s a list of the fall trends. From leather to suede to the coziest sweaters – that I’m packing for Paris along with my favorite new brand to …
As someone who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in a …
As someone who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in a city where it’s freezing half the year, you can imagine how much I appreciate these warm summer months. From exploring my own city to BBQs to booking summer getaways, I’m doing everything I can to make the …
This may not be the case for you, but there’s a difference in …
This may not be the case for you, but there’s a difference in the makeup and skincare items I use day-to-day vs. what I travel with–at least for shorter getaways. I always try to pack light and only bring what I really have to have. Here’s what I usually bring …
After going from not traveling at all to getting to experience different cities …
After going from not traveling at all to getting to experience different cities in the US, Europe, and South America, I can’t help but think about other place I’d love to live in–even if only for a short period of time. I love Chicago and don’t have plans to leave …
I’ve shared my travel essentials for a long flight and today, want to talk …
I’ve shared my travel essentials for a long flight and today, want to talk about those weekend getaways. As a former over-packer who now only brings the essentials, I’ve rounded up a checklist of what I always pack when I’m only away for a few nights. Outfits I try to bring …
My favorite restaurants and things to do in one of my favorite cities …
My favorite restaurants and things to do in one of my favorite cities in the US …
It's not officially summer yet but here's how I spent the first summer …
It's not officially summer yet but here's how I spent the first summer weekend in Chicago.
I'm sharing my top 2 honeymoon destination and would love it if you'd …
I'm sharing my top 2 honeymoon destination and would love it if you'd weigh in. Where should we go? …
Last week, I shared what I packed for a week in Portugal and …
Last week, I shared what I packed for a week in Portugal and this week, I've rounded up the same items–all under $200 …
This post is 2 months late but since I did some of my …
This post is 2 months late but since I did some of my best packing to date for our weeklong trip to Portugal, I figured better late than never. I spent about an hour throwing my favorite basics into a suitcase and we were off. My outfits were simpler than ever–I …
After spending three days in Lisbon, Portugal, we took the train to Porto. It …
After spending three days in Lisbon, Portugal, we took the train to Porto. It was love at first sight. While walking through the city we stumbled upon this miradouro as the sun set and it was magic. The tiles in Porto are even better than those of Lisbon. The only thing I couldn’t …
Two weeks ago we spent a week in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, leaving just …
Two weeks ago we spent a week in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, leaving just 24 hours after our engagement and surprise engagement party. The food, wine, architecture, and history were everything I hoped they’d be. And the azulejos (tiles) were perfect. There aren’t direct flights from Chicago so we had a layover in Dublin …
Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten a handful of emails asking for …
Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten a handful of emails asking for recommendations on things to do and see in Chicago. I usually refer people to The Everygirl’s Chicago weekend city guide but have a few more recommendations that didn’t make the cut. And half of what’s on that …
