Fox News: New Day Cleveland Featuring Cait’s Crispops
Founder of Public Lives, Secret Recipes & Cait’s Crispops talks about starting her own company & how you can get some delicious treats for yourself in the video below! Order your Cait’s Crispops: here! Use code: Celebrate10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase of the Limited Edition Cait’s Crispops! (Flavors Include: Key Lime Pie, Mini Burger, Strawberry Shortcake, […]
Donut Pancake Recipe

This recipe came about completely by accident. When making traditional pancakes we typically avoid using any baking spray, oil, or butter in the skillet. The reason being, exactly why we used it here today. Essentially, if enough oil is used, it will fry the pancake which leaves it tasting similar to a donut but with pancake batter. As a result […]
Friday Favorites
Favorite Swimsuit Line: We recently discovered KORE swimsuits & could not be more obsessed! Not only are the styles adorable (hello cut outs & marble print!) but they’re honestly the most comfortable swimsuits we’ve ever tried on. They don’t ride up, are super figure flattering, & the quality is unlike any swimsuit we’ve tried on before. It’s safe […]
Public Lives: Jon Cotay | Secret Recipes: Filipino BBQ Chicken

Nearly 14 years ago Jon Cotay & two close friends from college opened the doors to Akira Boutique in Chicago. Flash forward to present day & Akira operates over 20 stores & an online boutique. While the store has been wildly successful, retail wasn’t always the path Jon had hoped to take. Before Akira, Jon was studying […]
Lollapalooza 2016: Food, Music, & Fashion

For most Lollapalooza is all about the music. For us, however, our two favorite things about the festival are the food & fashion. With food vendors from all over the country flying in to showcase their delicious treats, you know you’re in for a real treat. The food however isn’t the only thing coming in from all over […]
Where To Eat: Mason’s Creamery

What do ice cream & ramen have in common? Well, truthfully, not much but for Mason’s Creamery it’s their signature items. Located in Ohio City near downtown Cleveland, Ohio, Mason’s Creamery operates as an ice cream parlor year-round but for those slower winter hours they also serve some of the most delicious ramen in the city. Making […]
3 Mall Brands That Are Making A Comeback
With the internet presence bigger than ever we’ve entered a world of doing everything from the click of a button. No longer do we leave the house for shopping of any sort: groceries, toiletries, clothing, etc. With online boutiques popping up left & right it seemed we left some of our favorite mall brands behind […]
3 Ways To Serve Beverages At A Party
Over Floral Ice Cubes: Perfect for a wedding, shower, or any outdoor event, this classic & simple floral ice cube display will be your go-to for all parties! Simply fill an ice cube tray (this one makes the perfect size) 1/4 of the way full with water, place an edible flower (just in case your guests dig in!) in the water & […]
Where To Eat: Tallboy Taco
We’re huge fans of anything Lettuce Entertain You does. The reputable Chicago based restaurant group is responsible for 50+ incredible restaurants including our latest favorite, Tallboy Taco. A casual & fun restaurant located within Nacional 27, Tallboy Taco serves up some of the best Mexican food in the city. Not to mention impeccable decor including […]
Public Lives: Jacqueline Rezak | Secret Recipes: Layered Cake Jars

When your resume boasts a roster like Jacqueline Rezak’s does, it’s hard to find time to manage anything else, let alone another company. Yet Rezak, a celebrity stylist based out of Los Angeles, also happens to run a clothing & accessory company, Rad & Refined. A company she started right after finishing school at Columbia College, which is […]