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Happy Friday! It already feels like it’s a holiday, doesn’t it? I make my first trip to the airport tomorrow to pick up our Grace and her Prince William. I’m so excited to have them home for the week and…

What’s for Dinner This Week: 6.23.2025

This hot weather is making me just want to make hearty salads at dinner time so that is exactly what I’m going to do this week. Monday: Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad (may sub the Trader Joe’s Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing…

What’s for Dinner This Week: 6.16.2025

We loved our girl-dinner meal plan from last week and are looking to do something similar again–lots of lighter meals with as many vegetables as Jimmy can handle. Here’s what this week’s lineup looks like. Monday: Sheet-pan roasted veggies with Trader…

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! I am having one of those no-shower, get-stuff-done kind of days. With how the kids’ work schedules unfolded this morning, I have been without a car and that has forced me to just sit at the kitchen table…

My name is Ann Marie Scheidler and I'm thrilled you've decided to check out my blog. I'm a pearl-loving yogi with a thing for travel, a weakness for beautiful bags, and a passion for storytelling. In this space, I'll be sharing stories about my family, go-to recipes, my wellness journey, fashion and beauty favorites, and my love for Chicago’s North Shore. I find new inspiration wherever I go. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride!

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