A goal I haven't shared yet for this year is to go on more dates with my husband. We don't regularly schedule date nights, but I'd like to change that. As Valentine's Day approaches it's a good time to figure out plans, whether you're a married couple, longterm partners or just started dating. I'm sharing five experience date ideas in Chicago. Rage Room: I have wanted to do this since seeing a ... Read more
Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips
Something that's been weighing on my mind is how much waste is created each holiday. I feel torn between wanting my children to have the toys they want for Christmas and buying all the things, but worrying about the environmental impact of shopping/consuming. Beyond that, the season has a lot of celebrations, and with those come gift wrap, travel, single-use plastics and more. I've been thinking ... Read more
My Experience Ordering Warby Parker Glasses
** This review of Warby Parker glasses contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. I have seen countless ads for Warby Parker that intrigued me. What appealed to me was the at-home try-on. Trying on glasses after an eye appointment is never fun for me because I am overwhelmed with all the options and I don't usually have ... Read more
Thoughts on “The Burnout Generation” on Audible Originals
When I saw the cover for the Audible Original "The Burnout Generation," I knew I needed to listen to it. It is a follow-up to journalist Anne Helen Petersen's article on millennial burnout written in January 2019. Many people reached out to her after the article, "How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," was published, sharing their own stories of burnout. Petersen explores burnout by ... Read more
How We Keep Our Plants Alive During the Winter
We may not always be successful but for the most part Graham and I are able to keep our plants alive during the winter. We've learned some tips over the years on how to make sure your outdoor plants don't die during the long, cold winter months here in the Chicago area. Bring the plants indoors. This is obvious, but they just won't survive outdoors! We move the planters inside to the place with ... Read more
Favorite Products for Home Organization
** This post contains affiliate links to home organization products. I receive a small commission for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. I consider myself an organized person and I like my home to be tidy and organized as well. Becoming a parent has made me look for even more ways to be organized because it ultimately saves me time and reduces my stress. ... Read more
Easy Updates to Make Your Home Better
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WandItAway #CollectiveBias You don't need a large budget to transform your home into a more relaxing place. My husband and I have spent the past year doing as much work on our home as we could by ourselves and many of the changes were small but had a big effect. Small updates can make ... Read more
Things I Do Sunday For a Better Workweek
I had the most productive Sunday, which inspired me to share some of the things I do every weekend to make sure the next week starts off on the right foot. I find that Mondays aren't so bad when you have prepared on Sunday and tried to fit in some activities that are good for the soul. I like designating Sundays as "get my life together" days at home because I try not to schedule social events on ... Read more
Trying More Vegetarian Hello Fresh Meals
** This post about Hello Fresh contains affiliate and referral links. I receive a small compensation for purchases made through this link at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Lately I've become tired of eating the same dishes every week for dinner, so I decided to reactivate my HelloFresh account. I'm excited to receive my next box next week because one of my favorite ... Read more
Simplifying Lessons from “Lightly” by Francince Jay
My most recent Audible listen is "Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene and Stress-Free Life" by Francine Jay. What intrigued me about this audiobook is that it's not just about decluttering, it's about simplifying in all aspects of life. It's about making relationships, daily life, your home -- everything -- lighter. I found this came into my life at the perfect time. I'm sharing some simplifying ... Read more