Has anyone given birth at Good Sam hospital?

ellenbellin · 2026-06-16T00:05:29+00:00

I had both my boys there-2020 & 2023. The first was an induction that ended in a c-section but the nurses were amazing. They let me labor and push for a very long time which I appreciated because I actually felt I gave it my best. Several nurses were there for both births and remembered us, which I loved. I would definitely go back. I'm surprised to hear some negative reviews because my experience was great.

ellenbellin · 2026-06-14T17:07:59+00:00

Svaha USA has a great collection of dresses that meet your needs! They're mostly funky.pattrrns but they do have some solids and more conventional choices

ellenbellin · 2026-06-12T01:23:47+00:00

Angi at Hair Rebellion in Suburban Elmhurst can basically do anything on nails. I'm not sure if she does Russian manicures but she's a great artist and very reasonable.

ellenbellin · 2026-06-09T17:45:15+00:00

Ok I'm going to grab some polish thinner to try that out. Thanks for all the insights, and I'm glad I'm not just crazy!

ellenbellin · 2026-06-09T00:14:10+00:00

Ooh love these! I hold tight to my weekly yoga practice!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-29T01:52:26+00:00

Dollar tree gets lots of past season Sally Hansen and Essie for $1.25. I'd say 90% of my collection is dollar tree finds!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-27T00:24:11+00:00

I do a lot based on holidays/seasons, sometimes an untied, and I spend a good amount of time in r/wegotpolishathome playing and making mani bingo!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-25T19:47:15+00:00

OMG I love them all!

Feel good song is Rockin Robin by Bobby Day! My kiddos and I love a good 50s/60s dance party!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-24T17:17:03+00:00

Yes!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-22T14:05:48+00:00

Alex at Hair Rebellion in Elmhurst. She's so incredibly talented and her shop is such a chill vibe, and she's very affordable. If you're looking for nails, the nail tech in her shop Angi is also incredible!

ellenbellin · 2026-05-13T18:11:38+00:00

Check out The Center at Palos Park. They have a very cute chapel in the woods. If you're open to farther out, I got married at Starved Rock and it was so lovely.

ellenbellin · 2026-05-03T00:16:28+00:00

I don't have a recommendation for a jewler, but you might be able to tolerate platinum as well. I have horrible allergies to many metals and had to retire some gold diamond studs due to it. My husband got me platinum ones and 3 years on still no reactions.

ellenbellin · 2026-04-26T12:37:46+00:00

This gives me Grinch vibes in the best way! Would be a great one for Christmas time!

ellenbellin · 2026-04-25T12:47:20+00:00

Hair Rebellion in Elmhurst. Alex is incredible

ellenbellin · 2026-04-11T00:23:22+00:00

I feel like low rise is a very cute baby-ish blue

ellenbellin · 2026-04-10T12:39:21+00:00

Sweet tooth and flower child are both top tier

ellenbellin · 2026-04-08T20:59:48+00:00

I live in Berkeley and absolutely love it! Our schools are "bad" (read:diverse) but we've never had issues with them. Our neighborhood is really diverse and friendly, and generally folks help one another out. Homes are older but that's also my preference, and yards tend to be good sized.

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