I’m so glad the holiday’s are quickly coming to an end for this year. As much as I love hanging around my family and having excuses to shop for new outfits, I can’t handle the insane amounts of sugar and…
Mariano’s has obviously won over my heart. They are undoubtably my favorite store in Chicagoland when it comes to food. Many months ago I traveled to the Arlington Heights location and fell in love with the entire experience. Recently, I took…
Mariano’s is the best thing to happen to Chicagoland. Well, as far as shopping goes. I’m obviously a huge fan of the stores and was so excited to attend the Grand Opening of Mariano’s in Elmhurst on June 25. The…
Father’s Day is right around the corner! When I think of Father’s Day and Mother’s Day… I think of days where you should spend time with your family and not fuss in the kitchen making elaborate meals. But of course,…
Last night, I was headed to Chicago to pick my boyfriend up from the airport and his flight was delayed. Seeing as I was in the area, I decided to drop by the new Mariano’s in Harwood Heights and do…
If you’ve visited my blog before, you probably know that I am a member of Social Fabric®. Social Fabric is an invite- or application-only private online community that is owned by Collective Bias™, a leading shopper media company. I had a…
So, my blog is called Ravings By Rae. My idea behind this, was that I could come here to rant, rave, or ramble about whatever I wanted. I rarely rave about things. Sure, I enjoy different things but rave about…
About 3 years ago, I decided that I wanted to change my health. Not just by dropping my 3 o’clock chocolate craving… I made a serious change. After countless meetings with nutritionists and doctors, I took the plunge. I had…
It’s February, which means two things: we’re all trying to get skinny, but instead we’re getting sick. Well, it wouldn’t be winter without massive amounts of germs and a constant battle of will power, now would it? So, the other…
The constant activity that comes with being a mother of two toddlers, a student, a girlfriend, and simply a woman, always leaves me feeling drained. The daily noise level, alone, gives me a headache. As an introvert, I need quiet…
 Now that the kids have unwrapped their gifts and been over-stuffed with sweets I’ve decided it’s time to reward myself and my guy for our successful holiday season. Between school, work, kids, and the Christmastime hustle and bustle I’m always…