I first learned of Chicago Ideas Week sometime last year, a few months before the week, itself. Chicago Ideas Week is a weeklong series of events – lectures (“talks”) and hands-on learning and understanding (“labs”). The topics have a wide range: political, spiritual, educational, technological, and more. At the end of the day, Chicago Ideas… Continue reading Chicago Ideas Week: What to See & How to do it for Free
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CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
7/13 – Leftovers and Ramen Contest So I made a LOT of food over the weekend – primarily soups. I had some delicious Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup to get through before leaving for Colorado on Thursday. It’s nice to have your meals almost completely planned out before the week even starts…… Continue reading CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
CheapWeek: Getting Involved
This week was action packed – guest TA-ing a class for General Assembly, Volunteering for Chicago Cares, and representing Zipcar in Pride! 6/22 – #BrandChat and Solar Charger Today was an interesting day for me. Let’s start with one of my favorite Twitter Chats – #Brandchat. It’s Wednesdays at 10am CST, and last week I… Continue reading CheapWeek: Getting Involved
Chicago Ideas Week: Exploring Chicago on the Cheap
It’s no secret that I love participating in Twitter Chats. Yesterday, I was asked to cohost Chicago Idea’s Week Twitter Chat: #Ideaschat (Tuesdays at 11am CST). In a nod to this blog, the topic was “Exploring Chicago… on the Cheap.” In addition to just documenting this momentous occasion (my first time hosting a Twitter Chat!),… Continue reading Chicago Ideas Week: Exploring Chicago on the Cheap