The Trader Joe’s Finds You Need To Try

Since moving to Chicago, I have fallen back in love with Trader Joe's. My mom used to shop there when I was in high school, but I didn't have one near me when I went off to college. Now that I am shopping at Trader Joe's in the city, I have taken it upon myself … Continue reading The Trader Joe’s Finds You Need To Try

My Favorite Podcasts Right Now

Over the past year I have unglued my eyes from Netflix long enough to discover the world of podcasts. I know what you're thinking: "Leigh, where have you been since 2005? Under a rock?" Well, LoveLeighs, apparently so. My podcast app always lived in the back of the dusty iPhone pages with the iBooks and … Continue reading My Favorite Podcasts Right Now

Confessions of a Planner

I am that friend in the group that needs to know the game plan ahead of time. My outfit is always laid out the night before. If we're going somewhere, I've probably already made a reservation. I just bought shoes for an event that's nine months away. I am a planner. No matter how old … Continue reading Confessions of a Planner

No-Bake Power Bites

I don't know about you, but I don't have agave and chia seeds stocked in my cupboard at any given time. However, I can guarantee that I always have chocolate chips on deck. Using the most important ingredient in any recipe - chocolate - I have perfected the most simple and delicious snack around. So, without … Continue reading No-Bake Power Bites

Why Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Understand Group Fitness

"Why would you waste money on classes when we have a gym in our apartment?" my boyfriend asks me every time I re-up my monthly pass at The Barre Code. My answer is always the same: "Because." Because. Mostly because I don't feel like explaining it again and again, but also because he just doesn't … Continue reading Why Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Understand Group Fitness