Category Archives: Fun for Couples

Mar 26 2013
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Chicago Specific Fun, Food/Drink Fun, Fun for Couples, Holiday Fun

Day 183: E B-Day

It’s Elphaba’s birthday! She is two years old. The hubs and I did not really celebrate her first birthday, so we decided to get her a special treat this year. I went to Dogaholics which is a great independent dog store on Southport. They have fresh dog food, interesting toys and a doggie bakery counter. (At their other location just down the street, they offer grooming, daycare and boarding services which is how I first heard of them).

When I told the woman at the bakery counter that it was my dog’s birthday, she excitedly told me I get a discount on raw hides (I chose a braided beef flavored one) and some free birthday cookies. They also offer cakes that are super adorable and probably better suited for a whole dog party. Instead, I bought an extra cupcake cookie.

Elphie was crazy excited getting her treats. She knew the bag was for her the minute I walked in the door. Even though she had no idea what was happening or why we were giving her such delicious treats, I’m pretty sure she knew she was (IS) loved. She may not be the best behaved, she may be a little crazy, but she is the best goofy sweet furry little companion a girl could want.

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Mar 23 2013
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Chicago Specific Fun, Food/Drink Fun, Friends and Family, Fun for Couples, Nightlife, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Day 180: Party Invite

The hubs and I had this idea to throw a party to raise money for the Chicago Arthritis Walk. I’m still a ways away from my goal of raising $3,000 ($1,000 for every mile I will walk) so we thought the most appropriate thing would be to have a flip cup tournament where teams pay an entrance fee to compete and all the money goes towards my arthritis walk team.

Four person teams with an $80 entrance fee. That’s a $20 donation per person for unlimited food/drink/flip cup fun. OR donate $10 and get a red solo cup for unlimited food/drink/flip cup watching.

I used pingg to make the invites and am now just waiting for rsvps to roll in. All are invited to our rooftop with a view of the Chicago skyline to flip some cup!

http://event.pingg.com/yearoffun

OR if you can’t make it to the party, consider walking with us or donating to the team page.

Mar 22 2013
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Friends and Family, Fun for Couples, Games, Nightlife

Day 179: Impromptu Date with the Mortons

The hubs and I have a few different friends who live in the suburbs. Subsequently, we do not see them as much as we would like, and it often takes a lot of advance planning (which we are sometimes not good at). Except when it comes to the Mortons. It seems we only see the Mortons if we text last minute. We’ll get an urge to see them, send a text and boom! Plans.

The first time this worked, we all went to Didier Farms. The second time, it was the Super Bowl. And tonight, it was just casual dinner, time with their kids and games. It was a really great way to spend Friday night that was, for them, the start of Spring Break (from their teaching lives). Although with their two busy kids, I doubt it is much of break. Hearing them talk about who would take whom to dance lessons, play dates, and doctor appointments (not to mention an upcoming seder and travel plans), I marveled at their scheduling talents. I realized how lucky the hubs and I are to have gotten them last minute so often.

It’s always so fun when it works – I can’t wait for another impromptu date night with the Mortons.

Mar 18 2013
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Fun for Couples, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Day 175: My Turn

When I first started writing this blog, I needed a lot of help just to complete every day tasks like getting in bed, dressing and generally getting around the city or even the condo. Now I am much better, but I still need help with things like opening jars or bottles, carrying grocery bags and taking Elphie out. The hubs does all this for me and more, so it’s a rare time when the hubs needs me to take care of him.

He cut his thumb this weekend and we had to go to urgent care. He is fine and did not need stitches but he did end up with steri-strips and in a splint. He was supposed to leave it alone until he could get in to see his doctor. But his bandage started getting uncomfortable and slipping.

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So I took care of him. And now it looks like this.

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I’m sad he cut himself (it was definitely scary when it happened) but it felt good to take care of him, especially since I know he is going to be just fine. It’s a small way to make up for all the times he has taken care of me.

Mar 16 2013
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Fun for Couples, Travel Fun

Day 173: Popout Maps Galore

This is going to sound like an ad for popout maps. And it kind of is. Because I love them. When I studied abroad in England, I was not in London, but I went there many times. For the most part, all I needed was my handy, pocket-sized popout map with its street maps, tube map, and close up of the theater district. Not to mention all the landmarks, sights and museums highlighted.

I have to admit, I kind of panicked a little when I realized we wouldn’t have our phones to guide us wherever we want to go. And I do NOT want to be all touristy standing on a street corner with a giant map. But with popout maps, I won’t have to be. Its like having a google maps app in a place where your phone doesn’t work. (How’s that for a slogan?)

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