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Here's your plan for a romantic candle-making date night with custom scents and sipping. Watch the video 👇

Create custom candles (with a twist) at this Black woman-owned studio on the northside.

Romantic Candle Making Class ❤️‍🔥

Experience romance with a twist at Above Average Candle Studio Chicago, crafting unique scented candles and enjoying special 'Love After Dark' classes.

Candle Making Class

✅ Before you go
• Book your class here: https://aboveaveragecandlestudio.com/book-a-class
• “Love After Dark” is $150 per couple - you get 2 candles each (4 total) and a little lotion with your custom scent 👀
• There’s lots of free parking on Foster in front of the studio!

💪 Pro tips
• All their ingredients and fragrances are natural and high-quality so no scent headaches here!
• They have a 10-minute grace period if you’re running behind but arrive early so you have time to get settled and pick your drink 🍷
• The candles need time to cure afterwards so the studio will ship them to you for FREE when they’re ready!

Book a class at Above Average Candle Studio

Here's a little nudge to plan a romantic date night

a “Love After Dark” candle making class

to make your own candles - plus something to sip on.

There were cute activities throughout the process which you can make as

I was so impressed by our instructor who expertly mixed

a custom fragrance for each of us based on how we ranked each scent.

the lights got low…and we found out we weren't making just any old candles.

but I will say your candles will be one of a kind

And if you're like us, this class will definitely bring you closer together.

Send this to your special someone and let me know if you check it out!

Check out the Wendella Chicago Architecture tour on the river!

Chicago Architecture Tour

Enjoy a narrated Chicago architecture river tour with Wendella Tours & Cruises. Relax on the top deck and sip mimosas while taking in the city’s stunning skyline.

Ticket Booking

✅ Before you go

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💪 Pro tips

• Get there early to get a seat on the top deck

Book your tickets online 

Enjoy classic Chicago deep-dish pizza at Giordano’s, just a 10-minute walk from the Wendella Architecture Tour. A perfect spot to finish your sightseeing day!

Deep Dish Pizza

Giordano’s

and that's why it's a perfect time to be a tourist in your own city.

I'm taking you on the Wendella Chicago architectural tour.

This is the absolute perfect way to get out on the water,

and just appreciate Chicago's beautiful scenery and the

buildings that make up this beautiful city.

about the absolutely beautiful Chicago architecture,

and there's a bar on board that serves mimosas,

so I definitely had to grab one of those.

This scenic ninety-minute tour starts by Michigan Avenue,

and you get to just appreciate the unique architecture all along the river.

tourists by getting our Giordano's pizza.

This is the best way to get the family out of

the house and just enjoy a great day with them.

Here's your plan for exploring a museum, grabbing lunch, and enjoying a classic dessert in Little Italy.  
Watch the video 👇

Visit a new museum in Little Italy, make time to stop for lunch, and don’t miss out on dessert because it will be a must! 🍧

Midday Adventures in Little Italy

Visit the National Public Housing Museum in Little Italy to explore interactive exhibits and learn about the history and impact of public housing in Chicago and nationwide.

History Museum Visit

✅ Before you go
• If you decide to do their historic apartment tour, you should know they last around an hour and a half, so be sure to plan accordingly. 
• The museum is free, but they also accept donations. 
💪 Pro tips
• Be sure to hit all floors as there are interesting exhibits on all 3, including a rec room where you can play vinyls and learn about artists who lived in public housing. 🎧

National Public Housing Museum

Enjoy healthy and halal salads, sandwiches, bowls, and smoothies at The Bite in Little Italy—a great spot for a fresh, satisfying lunch.

Healthy Lunch

💪 Pro tips
• Not only do they have healthy food options, but they have halal options as well. 

The Bite

Beat the summer heat at Mario’s Italian Lemonade in Little Italy. Enjoy classic or limited-time flavors, like Strawberry Basil, at this beloved Chicago spot.

Italian Ice Dessert

✅ Before you go
• Because they are a Chicago staple, they can get pretty busy over the weekends so make sure to plan ahead. 
💪 Pro tips
• A fan favorite flavor, Strawberry Basil, is back but only for a limited time so visit sooner rather than later to try it! 

Mario’s Italian Lemonade 

Here are 3 places you should definitely visit the next time you're in Little Italy.

First is the National Public Housing Museum.

The museum is right in the middle of Taylor Street,

Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In addition to learning about the history of public housing,

interact with different installations within the museum.

They also offer historic apartment tours for $25 if you want the

opportunity to walk through three recreated apartments from the 1930s and 1970s.

and they also have smoothies and coffee if you're maybe not too hungry.

so you'll have to visit before summer ends.

Here's your plan for volunteering to make meals and refresh Chicago schools with ChiGivesBack. Watch the video 👇

Are you looking for a way to serve your community? Come volunteer with me and ChiGivesBack! 

From making meals for seniors to helping refresh Chicago schools, there are a few volunteer opportunities coming up and we’d love to see you there. 

Follow @ChiGivesBack on Instagram to learn more. 
https://www.chigivesback.com

Community Service For Everyone 💙 

Volunteer in Chicago with ChiGivesBack—prepare meals for seniors and help uplift local schools while making new friends!

Community Volunteering

Whether by yourself or with your friends (or work colleagues), we’re always looking for volunteers! You’ll make plenty of friends with us 💙 

✅ Before you go
Sign up for volunteer opportunities and newsletter here: https://www.chigivesback.com 

• Follow @ChiGivesBack for updates. 


Sign up to volunteer!

Come volunteer with me while we make meals for seniors.

Community service with ChiGivesBack is one of

my favorite ways to reset after a busy week.

and service that is actually helping somebody,

Consider this your sign to take a break from scrolling and

come volunteer with me and ChiGivesBack next time.

Here's your plan for a Pilates reformer workout at STRONG and a tasty meal or coffee nearby. Watch the video 👇

A reformer workout class at STRONG followed by lunch or coffee at a nearby cafe!



A Challenge 💪 + a Treat 🍽️

Take a 45-minute low-impact yet challenging reformer Pilates class with cardio intervals at STRONG Pilates Lakeview. Choose your machine and get a quick intro if you're new!

Pilates Fitness Class

✅ Before you go
- The workout: 45 minutes of low-impact Pilates-inspired resistance training, combined with strength blocks and high-intensity cardio intervals on our exclusive Rowformer or Bike.

💪 Pro tips
- You can choose beforehand if you'd like a reformer with a bike or a rowing machine.
- The instructor will walk you through the machine before class if it's your first time.

STRONG Pilates Lakeview

Enjoy hearty breakfast or lunch at Southport Grocery and Cafe, with daily rotating quiche and soup—perfect for post-workout nourishment or a cozy catch-up with friends.

Breakfast or Lunch

✅ Before you go
- Open every day 8 AM - 3 PM

💪 Pro tips
- They have both breakfast and lunch items!
- Their quiche and soup rotate daily.