Round Trip Flight PDX - NYC > We have a number of wonderful friends in NYC, whom we don't see often enough, so we'd love an opportunity to see them and enjoy the city. (This is divided into $50 increments with the aim of adding up to two tickets.)

Home Away Apartment in NYC > We've taken to renting apartments rather than hotels during our trips because they're often cheaper/comparable prices plus we'll have a kitchen to eat in and space to entertain friends. (This is again divided into $50.)

Metrocard > The best way to get around the city.

Brunch with NYC Friends > We'll want to spend a good amount of time catching up with people, so a lovely brunch is a great opportunity.

Dinner with NYC Friends > For the later-in-the-day crowd, a dinner in a city full of fabulous restaurants is another fun time.

Drinks with NYC Friends > For the real night owls (you know who you are!), drinks work too.

Tickets to Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) > Cristina loves Art, and she hasn't been to MoMA yet.

Tickets to the Museum of Sex > They put together some fascinating exhibits.

Tickets to a Broadway Show > We can't go to NYC and miss a chance to take in a show.

Round Trip Flight PDX - CHI > We have only spent a short time in Chicago, but we liked it a lot and we both want a chance to really see the city. (This is divided into $50 increments with the aim of adding up to two tickets.)

Home Away in Chicago > We've taken to renting apartments rather than hotels during our trips because they're often cheaper/comparable prices plus we'll have a kitchen to eat in and space to entertain friends. (This is again divided into $50.)

7 Day L Pass > Public transportation; can't do it any other way.

Tickets to Art Institute of Chicago > Ferris Bueller went there for his day off! They also have an amazing collection of Impressionist, which is Cristina's favorite Art movement.

Tickets to Adler Planetarium > Jonathan and Cristina both love astronomy, so a trip to the planetarium would be a good time.

Tickets to Navy Pier > Ferris Wheel, Old Fashion Swing Ride and Miniature Golf! Cristina even said she'd ride the Ferris Wheel.

Tour and Picnic at Millennium Park > The park offers architecture, landscape design, art and many free cultural events - a lovely place to picnic and spend a day.

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Gaming Storage Ottoman - Bed Bath & Beyond

Sony DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player - Amazon

KitchenAid KFP7I5 7-Cup Food Processor - Amazon

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Farberware FCP280 8-Cup Percolator - Amazon

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