Author Archive for mjtam
Head Chicagonista, Social Media Diva, Self-Proclaimed Supermama. MJ is a mom of 3 and also writes with Yahoo Motherboard, ChicagoMomsBlog.com and Centerd.com. In between all the madness, she reveals all the non-sensical and parenting goof-ups in her personal blog SugarMyBowl.com Follow her on Twitter: @mjtam
Restaurant Hits during Restaurant Week
Our guest writer Sami Ari( @SamiAri formerly known as @tokyofan) who blogs at SamiAri.net answered our twitter request to write about their Restaurant Week’s gastronomic adventure and so check out his 3 destinations below: The Drawing Room, Mirai Sushi, and Province.
Crafted Cocktails and more at The Drawing Room
You arrive at the corner of Oak and [...]
Apply for an Internship with Chicagonista
We are looking for web-savvy interns who will facilitate ongoing web projects and upcoming events. These are unpaid positions but will gain you a lot of experience, exposure, and contacts if you are looking to stay in the online media field.
Responsibilities:
Maintain Event Calendar in Chicagonista.com
Promote events and articles (Chicagonista, Young Chicagonista, and Chicagonista LIVE!) on [...]
2010 Chicago Auto Show at Camp Jeep
Chicagonista’s Jen Luby has been busy during media week reporting at this year’s Chicago Auto Show and here’s a fun video to take a peek on what kind of fun are in store for you. Also keep checking here in Chicagonista.com and see more of Jen’s 2010 Chicago Auto Show Highlights.
Don’t let the frigid temps stop you from enjoying the city
Chicago is alive and well with events all year long no matter how frigid those temperatures get. So, what are you waiting for? Go and enjoy our beautiful city. Can’t figure out where to start? Here are a couple of February recommendations from some places that I’ve recently hit and some that I’m still [...]
Pampered Chicagonistas @ Pampered Chef HQ Tour
The holidays are creeping up around so I’m sure a lot of us are thinking or planning if not already running around for some party stuff. We need new plates, kitchen tools, and of course some fresh and holiday stuff. So when Pampered Chef invited the entire Chicagonista staff to go and visit [...]
Winter Wonderland Crave Party 2009 – Win Tickets!
What: Join your girlfriends for a captivating evening of opulence and magical events!
Where: The Historic Stan Mansion at 2408 N Kedzie in Chicago
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 7-10pm
Come and join us for a fabulous evening of sipping, shopping, and even soothing with your favorite gal pals.
Click here to read more and register!
Chicagonista is excited [...]
Going Organic on a Budget in Chicago
As we all have know, “going organic” is the new catch phrase – and with good reason too!
In Chicago, doing just this is easy to do. Probably just like you, where I live there is a large, national, organic grocery chain store right around the corner. Convenient, easy drive from home and a great selection. [...]
Jump on the Social Media Wave! FREE classes available
A lot of people are still at odds when the Social Media topics come around. But in this day and age, businesses have to jump on board and learn the waves of the digital social networks in order to thrive.
Intimidated? Confused why Social Media is necessary?
Thankfully, Kirtsy along with Microsoft Office Live sees the need [...]
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair – Win a Family Weekend Pass!
Chicagonista will again join The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (chitag) and we could not be more excited! Chitag is the only toy and game fair open to the public. Every Fall fun seekers come from far and wide to join for two whole days of previewing and playing the hottest and latest new toys [...]
Calling All Kids! Join the Young Inventors Challenge 2009
Join The Chicago Toy and Game Fair 2009 and have your young inventors (18 and below) get their brains working even harder. This is a great opportunity for your children to show what their minds are capable of. A fun and educational opportunity for every child that participates. Please scroll down and use the [...]






