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    3 Places for a Fresh Croissant in Chicago

    Let’s be honest, foodies: there is nothing more sad than a dry croissant. January 30th is National Croissant Day and I refuse to let you suffer by eating a bad pastry. Luckily, Chicago has great patisseries where you can pick up a freshly baked croissant and pair it with your morning cappuccino or an afternoon tea. I’m definitely looking for more suggestions to add to this list, so be sure to let me know your recommendations! LaPatisserie P 1050-52 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 A photo posted by ivy (@inivyshead) on May 15, 2015 at 6:18am PDT I first was introduced to this corner patisserie by my good friend Leila (also a pastry chef,…

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    New Year Goals

    New Year Goals. We all pledge to improve once January 1st comes and by the end of February most of us fall off track and forget the New Us. So how do we make sure we become better each year? Well, first, let’s write down our goals. Not just on a piece of paper, but make it into art you can hang on the wall or add to your mood board. Looking at it on a daily basis will inspire you to follow the new resolutions. Second, you should never make your resolution a negative one, for instance, instead of saying “Lose Weight” say “Exercise More”. Do you see where…