Last night’s dinner conversation sparked some interesting thoughts. Lately our hot topics are swimming, Minecraft or just the...


My “Chique” Mantra
Happy New Year! Better late than never, right? After a very relaxing, mellow holiday break, we have been...

Scenes from our “Chique” Celebration
Despite not having a tree this year, we were able to keep the spirit of Christmas alive at...

A “Chique” Christmas
As the days get shorter, the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, don’t you think the...

“Chique” Fall Festivities
One of my favorite seasons is Fall and not just for the weather and the layered wardrobes, but...

“Chique” & Unplugged
You may have noticed my absence here on the blog. While I could apologize for my lack of...

A “Chique” Canine Celebration
Our sweet 4 legged friend, Spike, turned 98 dog years young yesterday. We celebrated his 14th birthday in...

“Chique” Fun: Fastgolf
Shouldn’t every kid know how to throw a football? Toss a frisbee? Swing a golf club? Or hit...

Happy “Chique” 4th of July
Hello my friends, I hope you are all enjoying your freedom today. We are off to the beach...

Cheers to “Chique” Memorial Day
As with every holiday, I make a concerted effort to teach the boys the real reason for celebrating....

“Chique” Birthday: Behind the Scenes
All I really wanted for my birthday was a lot of sunshine, quality time with the family and...

A “Chique” Chicago Exhibit
First, I would like to apologize for my absence. Lately, life has been interfering with my blogging. Mind...