Market Discovery! Lisle French Market

~ If it wasn’t for Facebook I would not have known about the Lisle French Market. This market was my first time visiting and, if I’m being honest, left little to be desired. The market comprised of 12 vendors, which is one of the smallest markets I’ve been to, selling homemade breads & pies, upcycled…

My review of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

~Here it is, the post you've all (or most of you) been waiting for: my experience of the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market! But before I jump into my formal review, I'd like to take some time and talk about my most recent trip to the Downers Grove farmers market. It was a rainy and dreary…

Gourd Have Mercy

~Autumn has officially descended upon us! Tis the season for cooler weather, leaves changing, sweaters & boots, Halloween, apple picking and pumpkin flavored everything. And my birthday is on the first day of fall, also referred to as the Autumnal Equinox. My birthday gifts I received this year had a subtle fall theme to it.…