All Entries in the "Lifestyle" Category
The Zipcar Experience… Is It Worth It?
Have you ever wanted to know what Zipcar was all about? Check out my full review over at Swa-Rai Mommy… Share
Go A Day Without My Cellphone??? I Refuse!
My cellphone is my life, I would rather get hit by a car than go a day without it (okay it’s not that serious, but you get my point). Whether I’m checking all 4 of my e-mail accounts or checking my bank balance, I NEED my phone! I depend on my smartphone for everything whether [...]
You are never too old to keep a diary…
Life’s not easy, we all know this. I’ve learned as I get older that I keep things bottled up until I’m about ready to explode! If you are anything like me then you don’t always share everything that’s going on in your life, even with your closest friends. What I’ve come to realize is even the strongest [...]
My Newest Venture….
Well guys, most of you may not know it but I’m a mom! Yup, it’s true, I feel sorry for my boychild! Anyway, I wanted to share with you guys my adventures of being a mommy while still trying to be fabulous but I didn’t feel like Swa-Rai was the place . So I started SwaRaiMommy.com. [...]
Swa-Rai time saving tips to make life easier…
My life is all about multi-tasking… between raising my son, blogging, attending events and reviewing products, mama always busy! Besides all my obligations, I still need to find the time to do the things I love! Here are a few time-saving tips, I use to make life easier: Keep a journal on you at all [...]
Send Cheer to Military Families this Holiday Season with Cheerios plus Giveaway! {closed}
And the winner is…. I know the holiday spirit is upon us but lets not forget about our soldiers and their famlies during the holidays.. When our troops are called to serve, their families must rise to meet the challenges of service as well. To thank them, Cheerios® and the USO have partnered in a postcard [...]
What’s Christmas Without Chocolate??
I absolutely love the holidays, it’s my favorite time of the year! There’s something so magical about this time of year and this year will be no different. My son absolutely loves chocolate so when Lindt chocolate sent over their Lindor Truffles, I thought who better to taste test it than him! When my boychild said “Mmmm [...]
Event: Pretty City’s Chicago Beauty Sample Sale x Ticket Giveaway {closed}
And the winner is Beth Goldman… If you are obsessed with beauty products, this Pretty City event is the event for you! It’s that time of year once more; join Chicago PrettyCity and SHAPE Magazine as we bring the beauty event of the year back to Chicagoland. Sip & nibble while enjoying PrettyCity beauty and [...]
Cocktailin: Make great drinks with Torani Flavored Syrups
While I’m not a coffee drinker, that doesn’t mean I don’t like something hot to drink during the cold fall months. I love hot chocolate, tea, and apple cider but sometimes I find myself wanting to mix it up! When Torani sent over their syrups for me to try I was stoked! I mean I’ve [...]
Theater Review: Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Last week, I was invited to attend the Blogger Bash for Love, Loss, and What I Wore… Featuring the all new cast… Love, Loss, and What I Wore told the fun, witty and poignant tale of women and the role fashion plays in our lives. You see, for every major life event what we wore that [...]
Want a good burger? Try Twenty Five Degrees
I don’t eat a lot of burgers because that’s just too much meat for me, but every once in a while I come across a burger that makes me want to change my mind. Last week, I was looking for a new place to eat when I remembered I had a coupon for a free [...]
Eddie Bauer Blogger Day x Styling Event
Last week, Eddie Bauer invited several bloggers to the Michigan Ave. location to preview and style the holiday 2011 collection. They wanted bloggers to show them how we “dress down”. For those of you who have never heard of them before, Eddie Bauer is an outdoor brand that offers signature outerwear; men’s and women’s clothing, [...]
30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 15
Ok, I just realized I never completed my 30 Day Blog Challenge! Since, I’m no quitter it’s now time for me to finish what I started. A sister just got busy! Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without… Yup, just like every woman in America… I can’t leave home without my cellphone [...]
Halloween 2011 Photo Diary
This past weekend my girls and I celebrated Halloween and we had a ball! I dressed up as the “Queen of Hearts”… Here, I am last year as a Sexy Pirate Wench! Check out a few pictures I stole from Shonda, I forgot my camera at home… Since I’ve had my Halloween fun, I will be taking [...]
3 Musketeers Chicago Like-Up Event
Last week, I co-hosted the 3 Musketeers Chicago Like-Up event along with Mj Tam and Social Katy at the W Hotel in Chicago. Despite rain and windy weather, we had a great time. Guests were treated to delectable desserts as they got a chance to try the all new 3 Musketeers bar. For those of you [...]
Event: Renaissance Hotels RLife Event at Bar Novo
You guys already know that Bar Novo is one of my favorite bars in Chicago… Tomorrow Bar Novo will be hosting one of their popular RLife LIVE events, guests can enjoy a live performance from local up-and-coming talent with a night of unforgettable food and entertainment. From Bar Novo’s signature cocktails and delectable small plate [...]
Event: Join me for the launch of Nike’s Chicago Lunarglide + 3 Shoe
All my Chicago peeps join me this Saturday at Nike & Akin Present “We Run Chi.”… The event will celebrate the launch of the Chicago LunarGlide+3 shoe by Chicago Artist Tara D who created the Chicago version. Wanna sneak peak? Check out pictures of the shoes below… At the event guests will get a chance [...]
Event: Stand Up For Family Private Screening hosted by Bill Bellamy
On Tuesday, Bill Bellamy stopped by Vertigo Sky Lounge at the Dana Hotel to host a private VIP screening of the 2nd Annual “Stand Up For Family Comedy Special”. ”Stand Up For Family”, presented by American Family Insurance is a family friendly comedy show that encourages families to do things together! The show featured comedians Tony Roberts, Donnell Rawlings, Rodney [...]
My Style: What I wore for Fashion Night Out (FNO)
In an effort to not deplete my bank account for my 10 days in New York, I decided I would try to stick with things that were already in my closet but remix it… For the most part, I’m very happy to say that I stuck to my plan and it worked in my favor. [...]
Hotel Review: Swissôtel
This year for my birthday I stayed at the luxurious 5-Star Swissôtel. When I arrived I was greeted by the hotel’s super friendly staff! To my surprise this was waiting for me in my room… When I say this room had a beautiful panoramic view, I’m not kidding! Check out the picture below… Yes, this [...]
Birthday Photo Diary: I turned 30 again!!
Last week was my birthday and I had an absolute ball!!
NYFW: Survival Kit Courtesy of Qream & Glam Media
As you are well aware New York Fashion Week is well underway…
NYFW: Ultimate Girl’s Night Out with Qream
I was so excited when Qream invited me to be pampered before all the madness called “New York Fashion Week” gets started!!
In-Fashion w/ Bravo TV’s The Real Housewives of New York City’s LuAnn de Lesseps
The fun during the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival just keeps on coming!!
Grand Opening: Ann Taylor’s New Concept Store
A few weeks ago I headed to Deer Park to check out the opening of Ann Taylor’s newest concept store here in Illinois.
