Category Archives: Travel and Excursions

Women’s History celebration with NEW

It is Women’s History Month and I am super excited to discuss women’s achievements with a historian on Wednesday. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment. Barbara Joan Zeitz has been researching women’s history since 2007, and has been writing about her findings on CountHerHistory for a decade. In 2012 she […]

Speednetworking with chocolate

We had a blast closing out Galentine’s month at Anna Shea’s Chocolate Lounge last week. In spite of another polar vortex front several suburban ladies were lured by the chocolate bar, and we cozied up to the fireplace to imbibe. The Pistachio Pomegranate cupcake was delicious, and I opted for a Bailey’s Chocolate cocktail this […]

Galentine’s Day at Salon Four 14

Last Wednesday NEW visited Salon Four 14 for some pre-Galentine’s Day pampering. It was sunny day and the temperature had increased significantly, making us all giddy with joy. Co-Founder Karen had brought a 12-pack of cupcakes from The Sugar Path as well as some chocolate. We toured the cozy space owned by Heather Haftl, and […]

Historic Conroe

My mind is on warmer climes these days, and I had a lovely time exploring historic downtown Conroe with my brother over the Christmas holiday. We lunched at The Red Brick Tavern on 119 Simonton Street twice. The walls have posters of famed country singers and there is a stage section for live music. Burgers […]

Warming up with Tea in Geneva

“We each have gifts and we should explore them.” ~ Flying for Hope Last week a few fired up ladies braved the cold to warm up to tea, entrepreneurial inspiration, and some ecochic shopping at NEW’s Tea Women and Wellness event. Our energetic attendees included holistic wellness experts, charity founders, storefront managers and technological innovators. […]

Celebrate National Tea Month with NEW

Due to the Polar Vortex I missed NEW’s first meeting of the year at Blue Violet Body Works, so I am mighty excited to attend Thursday’s Tea, Women and Wellness Party in Geneva. The fun begins Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m. and we can sip tea, mingle and sample organic goodies until 8 p.m. […]

Vortexing

The Midwest was gridlocked in a polar vortex in the past week, which snarled my travel plans quite a bit (and called for extra Margaritas). It took 4 cancelled flights before I could fly home. The good part was that I didn’t risk frostbite coming home, but Texas wasn’t too warm either. The nice part […]

Closing out the NEW year

The Network of Entrepreneurial Women closed out the year with a lovely party at Anna Shae’s Chocolate Lounge in Barrington last week. We warmed ourselves by the fireplace as we enjoyed the whimsical and girly setting. Chocolates are made on site here, and we couldn’t resist sampling pieces. I imbibed in the delectable S’mores Martini. […]

NEW Holiday Party Next Wednesday

Our combined NEW Meet & Munch and Wine, Women and Wellness event will be held at Anna Shea’s Chocolate Lounge in the small lounge. At The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd Suite #5, South Barrington, IL. Founded in 2004, Anna Shea Chocolates provides handcrafted artisan chocolate from fresh and fine ingredients, offering […]

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