Livin’ La Vida Local: Where To Spend New Year’s Eve

Ring in 2013 With One of These Chicago Events

New Year’s Eve is the best excuse you can have to hit the town in style. Don’t let the opportunity to kick back as we close out 2012 pass you by; …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Saving While Splurging

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator Erica Hale Guest Blogs Her Smart Shopping Tips

The holiday season can be stressful, and it’s almost always more than you budgeted for. But you can get great thrifty consignment store finds to high-end designer labels …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Winter WonderLoop

Jingle All The Way Downtown

Chicago may not be a snowy, wintery wonderland quite yet, but that sure doesn’t stop the holiday magic. The Loop is the bustling epicenter of the city all year long, and it even amps up …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Staying at The Iroquois Club

What to Do Outside Your Naperville Corporate Apartment

Just because you’re staying in the suburbs and not in the heart of downtown Chicago doesn’t mean there’s a lack of awesome stuff to do. You’re staying at the Iroquois Club in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Christkindlmarket

Where Holidays in Chicago Mix International Flair with Local Charm

 Ask around: The Christkindlmarket is just as much of a traditional German/American holiday market as it is a Chicago tradition. The market is the largest open-air Christmas festival in the …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Guiltless Thanksgiving

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator, Erica Hale, Guest Blogs Her Thanksgiving Tips

Turkey Day is just around the corner. ‘Tis the season for high-calorie and sugar-rich foods—you gotta love it! Picture it now: loading your plate (or plates—no judgment) with all …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Thanksgiving Weekend in Chicago

Give Thanks For These Chicago Happenings

The last stretch of November holds more than just a few days off from work; it’s Thanksgiving weekend. Whether it’s the food, the shopping, the return of holiday music or the time spent among …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Movember

Embrace The Month of The Mustache

The premise of Movember is for men to grow out their facial hair—particularly mustaches. But the reason isn’t strictly for the hairy fashion statement. According to the official Movember website, “men raise vital …

Livin’ La Vida Local: National Vegan Month

Appreciate The Meat- And Dairy-Free This November

Plenty know Chicago for its hot dogs, Italian beef, Polish sausage and other meat-heavy delicacies. Even still, this city is home to plenty of happy vegetarians and vegans. Increase your awareness of the …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Halloweekend

Celebrate The Spooky Season Chicago-Style

The only scary thing about this time of year in Chicago is having to choose between all of the fun Halloween events. Don’t be scared: No matter which you pick, you can’t go wrong. Costumes, …