Amy's Essentials

Stuck on what to get everyone this year? I've rounded up my favorite Christmas gift-exchange ideas for adults - fun, useful, unique, and totally holiday-approved. Whether you're buying for coworkers, friends or family, you will find something here that makes gifting easy. All on Amazon.

Heading to college? Let’s make sure your dorm feels more like home and less like a storage closet with fluorescent lighting. This list is packed with all the must-haves (and a few fun extras) to survive and thrive in dorm life. It's everything you didn’t know you needed until you really needed it. Happy Shopping!

My favorite things to do in Chicago. If you are planning a visit, check these out!

Self-Care Vibes New season, new you (or at least a freshly moisturized, tea-sipping, great-smelling version). These are my favorite little self-care treats to help you shake off winter and bloom into spring mode.

Our family has been visiting Lake Geneva, WI annually for as long as I can remember. Here are some of our favorite places to stay and things to do!

Tired of the same old dinner and a movie routine? Spice things up with some seriously fun, quirky and unforgettable date night ideas around Chicago!

These are the must-haves in my kitchen! These are things I use every day, and highly recommend.

As a cat mom of two for many years, we have tried a lot of different things. Here are some of my favorites and somethings my cats can't get enough of!