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𝑯𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔. I've missed you guys. . Moments turned into months and here we are. 😶 . This last year has been full of peaks and valleys for me and my family. . 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕀 𝕓𝕖𝕖𝕟? . If you're a member of the Eat The Burbs a Group on Facebook then you may recall me mentioning in June of last year that my Mother In-law was critically ill. Unfortunately, after months of fighting for her health, we lost her. As you can imagine we miss her and we are all grieving her loss. My children and husband have been incredibly resilient. . 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 (𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙) . Our sunshine came in the cutest little package. After several years trying to get pregnant and giving up because I was now medically considered a "geriatric mom" since I'm over 35 (heh who knew 35 was so "old" 😒), we were blessed with a big surprise. I spent most of 2019 pregnant, balancing mom life and being a supportive spouse while fighting anxiety. We lost my mom years ago to an illness as well and the anxiousness I felt then came rushing back. . Something had to be put down so that we could thrive. That's why I backed away from social media and the highs and lows that go with it, in favor of more family time and reduced anxiety. 😵 . 𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬? . I've been making a list of some awesome restaurants to try. I'll be getting back to posting, so tag me at your favorite places. . After being a boy mom all these years, I finally have a baby girl 👶👶👶. I am so excited to dress her in the pinkest clothes ever. 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: I don't post pics of my kids on social unless they express an interest in being online and since she is too young, here's a peek. . So let's celebrate and have a little fun, what's the last good thing you've eaten? ⬇️

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Sometimes you need a macaron that looks like a ladybug. - Am I right? - 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐛: 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 #EatTheBurbs

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Hey there Insta Fam. 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬. 😍 Although I've been responding to DM's and even spending time with some of you on Facebook, I haven't really been posting much on Insta these days. - Last year, I committed to spending more time being 'present' with my family and loved ones. - Unfortunately, I had to decide what to put down for a little while. Insta was it. - So off I went to be more 'present' in the moment. Vacations with my kids, dinner dates with my hubby again and tons of creativity in the kitchen at home. - I've missed you guys so much and I appreciate those of you that hung in there with me. While I was away I even got these amazing signature red velvet cupcakes from my friend @thelytofhislyf baked by the fabulous @shaurice_2 They were delicious - Do you see those taffy apple grapes in the background? Ever had them? OMG best invention ever. - What's your favorite bakery, so I can visit them all? - So tell me, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞? What'd you do with the extra time? ⬇️ #EatTheBurbs

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That crab though 😍➡️➡️I am giving away a gift card ($50 in value) to one of you! It's for this pretty delicious restaurant in Schaumburg. But first, where have I been? - I've missed you guys on Instagram so much. I've been posting in my Instastories, but I haven't posted a pic here in months. Some of you have DM'd me to ask if all is well. You have no idea how much it means to me to be able to chat with you guys one on one. - Some asked why I wasn't posting, trust me, it wasn't because I wasn't eating. 😋 - Since starting all of this in 2013, not too long after my second child, this hobby has kept me very active with all of you here and on the website. - However, I haven't been practicing self-care. So I took some time to slow down a little and get my energy and thoughts in alignment. - Thank you to those of you that have continued to take this journey with me. It feels good to be back in the swing of things. There some awesome stuff in the works, coming soon. - How to enter:  1️⃣Like this Instagram post. 2️⃣Must follow @honeygrow & @eattheburbs 3️⃣Tag as many friends as you want as long as it’s in separate comments!  The winner will be announced in InstagramStories on July 29 after 3pm CST. Thanks for entering and good luck! 🤗 This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. By entering, entrants release Facebook, Instagram and EatTheBurbs of responsibility.

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This paczki is a party on my plate. For realz. Happy Fat Tuesday! 🤘🎉 - Where did you get your paczki or king cake from today? Tell me where.📍 - We listed 30 of the best bakeries in our #Instastories - #paczki #kingcake #MardiGras #PaczkiDay #eattheburbs #chicagosuburbs #mountprospect #eeeeeats #yougottaeatthis #forkyeah #ahungrylife #devourpower #grubfiend #ogluttoness #foodilysm #starvingfoodseeker #lovefood #eatlikeshit #dailyfoodfeed #foodandwine #instafoodlover #fwx #foodbeast #fatgirlhedonist #feedyoursoull #hungry desserts #polishfood

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Did you cast your vote on the @eattheburbs instastories CarbiePoll? - Are you team 🍞or team🍝? - Hit up @eattheburbs #instastories and cast your vote! #eattheburbs

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Yaaaasss. Bring on the Fall temps and more Hot Pots like this one. 😘 - 🚫📸Not Pictured: The beautiful flame that this bowl is sitting on as it cooks right at the table. A perfect bubbling cauldron of goodness. - This one is filled with beef, veggies and fish cakes. I chose noodles instead of rice with it. - 💋I had this sexy thang @soupbellyhotpot - 📍Remember to comment, like and always tag #eattheburbs

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When you can mix breakfast and dessert, you win! 🍧🍞🍌 This beauty is from @cherrypitcafe 👌 Which do you love more, waffles or pancakes? Tell me ⤵ 📍Remember to comment, like and always tag #eattheburbs

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When Ice Cream meets the Son. 🍦🌞 - Nah I didn't spell that wrong, this Ice Cream Sandwich met my oldest son and it was love at first sight. 😙 - Happy #NationalIceCreamSandwichDay 🎉 - He didn't share. I had to get a cone for myself. 😂😆💃 - 📍Remember to comment, like and always tag #eattheburbs

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When it's #nationalhotdogday and you can't do just one, you stack'em. I wish I could say that I shared these with my hubby and kids but I did NOT.🌭🍟 - 🎯I grabbed these and had lunch at a park. I'm a Chicago girl, so this is a REAL holiday for me. - These 🌭🌭🌭 are from #theoriginalnanas, there's nothing like the snap of a good @viennabeef hot dog and natural cut fries. - ✔What about you? Hot Dog fan or Not? Lemme know. ⬇ - 📍Remember to comment, like and always tag #eattheburbs

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I have a Mangonada as often as I can. Seriously, I've even convinced myself that it qualifies as one of my servings of fruit for the day. 😂❤🍉🍋🍎 - I got this one from #LaMichoacana (located all over the burbs). My oldest son and I love mangos, so this is usually what we both want when we hang out. Perfectly sweet, sour and spicy. - 👅👅If you've never had one it is a Frozen mango custard with chamoy, chile, and fresh mango slices served with a tamarind stick. FYI this is a small but they go up to 2X I think. ✔✔✔ - What about you? What's your favorite COLD treat to grab when you're out and about? ⁉ - 📍Remember to comment, like and always tag #eattheburbs

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When it's both National French Fry Day and #tbthursday 🍟🍟🍟 - Like Fries? Like Butter? Like Garlic? Yep, you're one of the cool kids. 😎 - These are the BG fries from @bigguyssausage_ best 5 bucks I've spent. 😍😘😆 - Remember to comment, like and always tag #Eattheburbs

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It's hard not to smile when you've had these guys 😆. - Say hello to my little friends Doraemon and Anpanman from #pastryhousehippo. 🍰 - If you're a geek like me then you probably know them from Japanese #manga. These are the baked version. 😍 - One is filled with sweet custard and the other with red bean paste (my fave) and you can find them inside @mitsuwa_marketplace. I friggin' love the bakery, they have a ton of goodies!! 😍⬇😗 - Remember to comment, like and always tag #EatTheBurbs

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The best kind of chicken is the kind you don't have to share. 😜 - Plus I know what farm @blocalbfresh got it from. Love that. 😍 - 🎉The tamale beneath the chicken was out of this world too. #eattheburbs - If you haven't been yet, you're missing an amazing farm to fork experience in #oakbrook 📍 . . . . . #chicagofood#chicagosuburbs#chicagofoodauthority #chicagoeats #eeeeeats #infatuationchi #eaterchicago #chicagofoodmag#chicagofoodie #foodstagram #chicagofoodscene#huffpostgram #eatingfortheinsta #foodandwine #chicagofoodies #travelblog #travelblogger #wanderlust #instago #vsco #bloggerlife #foodblog #foodblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #foodlovers #f52grams #forkyeah

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Sooooo this is what happens when you get a bunch of food lovers together for Brunch. An off menu Banana 🍌 Split Waffle gets ordered 😍😍😍 - I had so much fun hosting brunch at one of my favorite places for some of the most fun ladies in all of Instaland. - Social media has definitely helped me to meet some of the best people ever, now @jeneatschi is one of them. She took this killer shot. Thanks for coming babe! - 📸Off Menu Item: Banana Split Waffle 📷 by @jeneatschi 📍 @cherry_pit_cafe - Check #instastory to see what else we had. Thanks for hanging out with me in the suburbs 😘😘😘😘| #eatdeerfield #eattheburbs . . . . . #choosechicago #mychicagopix #chigram #chicagogram #abmlifeissweet #chicagonorthshore #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfood #eatfamous #beautifulcuisines #zagat #eatingfortheinsta #eatfamous #ogluttoness #foodchasers #eeeeeats #yummie #yum #yougottaeatthis #thefoodspotter #eatlikeyoureondeathrow #cuisine_captures #themidwestival #midwestmoment #yahoofood #abmlifeiscolorful #chicagosuburbs #brunchtime

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➡️📣📣📣GIVEAWAY CONTEST😍 I'm very excited to partner with @twobrothersbrewingcompany to give all of you the chance to attend the Two Brothers Summer Festival 2017 happening this weekend on 6/2 and 6/3. Food, Music, New Beer Releases. 🤘 - 😘↔I'll be giving away a pair of tickets to a lucky winner here on Instagram and a second pair on Facebook. - Find out more about the event and the organizations that Two Brothers is raising money for on the site. #linkinbio http://ift.tt/2qGRwPS - ⬇⬇To Enter, you must:⬇⬇ - 1.) Be 21 or older. 2.) Follow @EatTheBurbs 3.) Checkout the @EatTheBurbs Instastory - This giveaway is also running on the @EatTheBurbs Facebook Page you can enter on either platform↩ There will be 1 winner per platform. - Winners will be randomly chosen and contacted via the platform that they won on tomorrow 6/1/17 after 1pm so you have until then to enter. (Central Time) 😙Good Luck and Thank You for entering! You can find me on Facebook at http://ift.tt/1vIQxzy This is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram. By entering, you release them and Eat The Burbs from any liability. Open to the US, ages 21 and up, unless prohibited by law. #eattheburbs . . . . . #choosechicago #mychicagopix #chigram #chicagogram #abmlifeissweet #dscolor #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfood #eatfamous #beautifulcuisines #zagat #eatingfortheinsta #eatfamous #ogluttoness #foodchasers #eeeeeats #yummie #yum #yougottaeatthis #thefoodspotter #cuisine_captures #themidwestival #midwestmoment #yahoofood #abmlifeiscolorful #chicagosuburbs #dishroulette

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Sooo, I hope you've been checking out my Greek #Instastories tonight because the food and wine I've posted is 🔥 - 📸Lamb Press with pancetta over Hawaiian sweet potato puree, pistachios and vyssinatha jam😍😍 - This dish tasted so friggin good at 📍@avli_restaurant in #Winnetka #eattheburbs . . . . . #chicagofood #foodiechats #checkplease #zagat #happytummy #eatandtreats #foodoftheday #foodlover #instagood #foodphoto #foodism #cbchats #infatuationsummer #eatfamous #feedyoursoull #foodbeast #foodstagram #goodfood #eatingfortheinsta #chicagoeats #chicagofoodie #chicagosuburbs #chifoodie #blogger #chicagoblogger #drinktheburbs