Adventures of a girl on a budget
* I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately, Mondo Meatball has closed its doors. It truly was a delight.* *Feel free to read below how amazing it was.* When I think of meatballs, one of the first things to pop into my head is the children’s song that tells the sad […] Read more…
I have never run a 5k in my life. In fact, I am one of those people who is always saying they need to start working out, but never actually start. However, when I saw a deal on tickets for the Wipeout Run 5k, I put my laziness aside and seriously looked into it. After […] Read more…
Last week, The Yelp Elite gathered at the newest arcade and gastropub, FTW. Located in the same space at the AMC movie theatre and Lucky Strike in River North, it is soon to become the go-to late night spot for food, drinks, and fun! The Vibe When I first entered FTW, I was immediately hit […] Read more…
As a teacher, I relish the free time I get in the summer. Not only is the weather beautiful (although it doesn’t seem to be cooperating this summer… rain, rain go away!) but there are a ton of festivals being held almost every weekend! Now that I am officially on summer vacation (yayy!) I am […] Read more…
Going to the movies has always been a favorite pastime of mine. There is something magical that happens in a movie theater when you can be completely lost in a story, another world, or even time period. However, movie tickets have only gotten more and more expensive over time. Going to a free advance movie […] Read more…
When I saw a deal for a restaurant called mEAT, it didn’t take me long to figure out what they specialize in. What I didn’t know was they way they serve their delicious meats: on skewers. Not only does this new restaurant serve up gourmet skewers, but they also cook up some amazing appetizers, sides, and […] Read more…