Fulton Lab

02/10/2018

Without a doubt we love our pups, and they love running through the snow. // What will you be doing during your snowy weekend?

02/08/2018

Steve's is still my standing favorite, but it's now our personal goal to get to every one of these shops on the list. I'm sort of flower obsessed. (And for those romantics gifting the bouquets next week - get on your A-game and order yours in advance!)

These Chicago flower shops offer elegant bouquets, elaborate arrangements and top services when you need a special gift

02/07/2018

Beyoncé - all day, every day. For starters, her music encapsulates every emotion a person can convey and she has been there with me through all of mine (> Brooke). Sassy, angry, peppy, sad, strong, loud, soft and hurt. For being so vulnerable and fearless in her lyrics. For being loud in who she is, in all her of her feminist blackness (as put by TIME ) for herself, for others, and for those that may be afraid to be fierce in themselves. For having a voice, and using her platform. For being an entrepreneur. For being a mother.
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Check out Time's article from 2016, featuring Beyoncé as runner-up for person of the year.
http://time.com/time-person-of-the-year-2016-beyonce-runner-up/

02/06/2018

Where else would you want to stop for a vanilla almond milk latte in the West Town Neighborhood? Sip is one of our favorite neighborhood cafes for many reasons such as their reusable unique coffee mugs for people that sip & stay, friendly atmosphere, and an outdoor patio for when it's warm outside.
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Now, go enjoy yourself a warm cup of joe. ☕
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@ Sip Coffeehouse

02/04/2018

It's almost Super Bowl time! Instead of repeating facts about the funny & interesting commercials or talking about who may win the game this evening, we wanted to talk about how great it is that the Super Bowl expects to be close to 90% waste-free! They are going to be using compostable containers for food, have bins labeled for compost, recycle & waste, have helpers around directing fans where to put their left-overs & containers. In addition, they'll be donating any remaining food from the end of the night to food pantries!! If the Super Bowl can have a goal to be waste-free, what will you do to reduce waste during your Super Bowl parties?

Can you say touchdown?

02/03/2018

We feel pretty fortunate to have had one of Chicago’s premier private chefs dishing out the feast at the fiesta. We ate gallons of salsa grown from his own peppers, indulged in a beet taco that was a show stopper (“I cannot believe it’s not meat!” was a common theme), and got to enjoy one of the most friendly humans around, Rick Paniagua ! If you are thinking about hosting your own dinner or event, this is the man.

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02/02/2018

What's one of the worst things at a party, event, on the elevator, a date, in a social environment? AWKWARD SILENCE.

Solution: Table topics. It's honestly one of our favorite tag-a-longs to events. Find yourself going deeper in conversation, leaving the "Where do you work" and "man it's cold outside" conversation at the door. (duh its the Midwest, NOTHING new there). You can fill 2 minutes with meaningless conversation, or you can fill hours with these as your guide.

Ages 12 and up 135 Question Cards4" x 4" x 4" acrylic cube

02/01/2018

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our premier Financial Fiesta! We expected to have fun, but I don't think we could have imagined to have AS MUCH fun as we did. Thank you to our wonderful presenter Alison Fyhrie and our kick ass Chef, Rick Paniagua. The event made money saucy and everyone's Piggies came out looking spectacular. Even the guy with the crooked contouring.

01/30/2018

If you aren't at our fiesta tonight, its ok, we won't take it personally. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have your own fiesta! Anything that starts with tequila and ends with tequila is a good time.

Batch Margarita Recipe:
( 1 ) 750 ml bottle silver tequila (The better the tequila, the better the drink. Any of the 100 percent agave tequilas that are available in the market)
( 1 - 2 ) cups Triple sec or Cointreau
( 1 ) cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus several tablespoons extra for ri***ng the glasses
Kosher salt for ri***ng the glasses
About a gallon of ice cubes

Thanks

From The Splendid Table, the show about life's appetites.

01/29/2018

Find something you're passionate about & pursue it. We have to remember to not let the "downs" keep us down. We have to use the negatives & positives as learning experiences to continue getting better! We are human after all. ☺️