Modern, Authentic Italian Dining
Filini, located in the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago is so good you never have to venture out of the hotel. The contemporary decor and old world classic dishes with a modern spin are indeed the perfect pairing.
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Chicago: Our Kind of Town Radisson Blu Aqua: Our Kind of Hotel
When you travel as often as we do there are certain things you really appreciate in a hotel. Courteous, even friendly staff, comfy beds, good coffee, a great restaurant and FREE wifi! At the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago they ‘get it’ or they got us. Continue reading “They had us at “Free WiFi” …”
When Andrea Metcalf, Chicago’s premiere celebrity fitness expert, journalist and author of “Naked Fitness” invites you to speak at her conference along with some of the most influential & successful women in social media, you don’t ask questions; you just go. Midlife Road Trip’s own Sandi McKenna joined a virtual ‘Who’s who” of panelists that featured advice on everything from “Owning it” to “Blogging notes.” Organized with the goal of serving as an inspiration for business professionals, bloggers, aspiring career seekers and those who needed a rejuvenating change to help create their dream life, the messages began with similar themes. Continue reading “Dare to Dream!”
Q1. A situation you wish you could have escaped from… #NUTS
Q1. What’s the best prank you ever pulled on someone or had pulled on you? #NUTS
@CruiseBuzz The worst prank was taking my clothes from the beach while I was in my bday suit taking a swim at night.
@myekulis Friends and I used to glue quarters to the floor in front of the vending machines, then wait to see who would try & pick them up!
@CaptainandClark Chris once gave a friend oreos… but scooped out the center and replaced it with toothpaste! Naughty
@fujimama My husband (then boyfriend) had me “arrested” and then proposed while I sat in the back of the patrol car.
@jbranigan Kidnapped Christmas elf frm co-workers desk, left several ransom notes & then “iced” him (left in fridge) no interstate travel
@thetripchicks I told my parents I was in love with a Hari Krishna guy + Continue reading “In case you missed it or didn’t get enough the 1st time, here’s the #nuts Funny Bone recap”
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This time of year has us all dreaming of the South. Sunny skies, gentle warm breezes are enjoyed from a chair on the front porch while sipping sweet tea as we share stories with friends & family. We’re all feeling a little “Steel Magnolia” stirring in us as we anticipate the coming spring. In celebration of all things southern, we’re exploring all your favorite non-yankee places, people & tradition on today’s #Nuts “therapy session”. So in preparation, we offer up one of our favorite gifts from south of the Mason-Dixon line. It’s from a cookbook by Fannie Flagg, “The Whistle Stop Cafe”. We guarantee, you’ll love it. Continue reading “It’s Nat’l Pecan Day! Celebrate with Pie #Recipe #NUTS”
Austin, Texas is known for incredible food and fantastic music, but we visited Austin because it’s WEIRD! … another check off our Bucket List!
Happy Birthday Twitter!
The MidLife Road Trip was conceived & born on Twitter. I guess you could say we are Children of Twitter. (That’s a stretch) A simple conversation has taken the Road Trip around the world on adventure after another. So we’re celebrating your six life changing years Twitter. Without you, who knows……..
The Women’s Dream Conference on April 13, 2012 in the West Loop of Chicago is a series of engaging forums and interactive workshops focusing on Career & Social Media Development, Personal Confidence & Relationships and Healthy Mind & Body.
MidLife Road Trip’s Sandi McKenna will be joining 22 dynamic women speakers at the conference educating and enlightening business professionals, bloggers, aspiring career seekers and anyone wanting to ‘shake things up’ a bit. Speakers will help attendees create a blueprint for their dream life, inspire new ideas and provide insight into how to get ahead in business, understand the impact and success of social media as well as how to develop your own personal brands and achieve a healthy lifestyle.
The Women’s Dream Conference brings all aspects of life together for a balanced and revitalizing weekend in Chicago, where you’ll meet and network with amazing, career minded, social media driven, health conscious professionals.
The schedule and speaker list can be found at www.womensdreamconference.com
Tickets available at http://www.womensdreamconference.eventbrite.com
Enter promo code SPEAKERS to receive $40 off General Public Ticket
Be part of the Dream.
We’re excited to be part of the launch of a brand new app the Cookbook Cafe! It Brings a New World of Possibility for Indie Cookbook Authors
Any individual or group can create a cookbook; it’s easy (and free!) using the cookbook builder (www.bakespace.com/cookbooks). It’s also easy to crowdsource recipes and include content from family members, friends, co-workers and others… whether they’re in the next room or halfway around the globe. Continue reading “Create Your Own FREE Online Cookbook #CookbookCafe”
Q1. What’s your favorite St. Patrick’s day drink? #NUTS
