Hey, hey! Have you ever had one of those restaurant experiences where you ate the most amazing dish and keep thinking about it? That happened to me while I was visiting New Orleans for a conference in May. I traveled with my friend, Amari, and we skipped the conference food to explore and experience the local food scene. After a few days of rich NOLA meals we were both craving veggies and headed to Willa Jean for lunch one day. The restaurant itself is bright and charming ins

Hey, and happy Monday! Can you believe it's July already? What fun adventures are you up to this summer? I want to share a few photos from a hike I went on this weekend to Matthiessen State Park with my friend Hannah. I've been to Starved Rock quite a few times since I was a kid, but this was my first trip to Matthiessen. If you live in Illinois and haven't been it's a must see! Check out the beautiful water fall and lush scenery. The fresh air and exercise was just what I ne