Elevate your style, express your personality, and craft a wearable masterpiece you’ll be proud to flaunt with a tie necklace made at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Tie Necklace Making Class, where you’ll transform silk ties into stunning, custom jewelry pieces that reflect your personality — from sleek and professional to bold and risqué

Learn, Apply, Win: The Entrepreneur Midweek Motivation Session on Grants & RFPs

Hands-On Business Empowerment Workshop & Networking
Hosted at Absolutely Anything Essential | Facilitated by South Side Consulting

Why You Must Attend

Midweek is the perfect time to re-energize, reset, and refocus your business goals. This session is designed to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the practical tools and motivation to finish the year strong while preparing to dominate 2026.

A sacred wellness offering created for Black women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the quiet shifts of becoming. This 2-hour experience blends gentle movement, breath work, guided meditation, and an immersive sound bath using crystal singing bowls and ancestral instruments. You’ll be invited to rest, release tension, and reconnect with your body in a space designed for care, community, and renewal.

✨ Join FAM Entertainment Theater Company, the Unlearning Space, Playdate, N Her Element and PJ Style Designs for a fun and adventurous Saturday of Art designed to engage, inspire, and raise awareness about overcoming through creative expressions! Be part of the impact as we inspire and motivate the little people in our lives! RSVP your little one now as this family friendly event takes place Saturday July 19, 2025 at 3521 S. King Drive.

Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Saturday Edition.  Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive.  Chicago, IL  60653.  Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your Saturday class.

Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition.  Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive.  Chicago, IL  60653.  Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.

Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition.  Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 11 am, 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive.  Chicago, IL  60653.  Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.

Embark on a heartwarming journey of connection and shared dreams at our exclusive Love is Lit: Create Together Couples-only Vision Board Meetup on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Ignite the sparks of creativity and togetherness as couples gather for an intimate evening of envisioning their future together. Against the backdrop of soft lights and romantic ambiance, each couple will craft a unique vision board, merging individual aspirations into a collective tapestry of shared goals, aspirations, and cherished moments.

We provide every thing you need for this special event which promises to deepen bonds, ignite conversations, and set the stage for a future filled with love and aligned ambitions.

Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, connection, and the celebration of love as you craft a visual testament to your shared journey ahead.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Text Couples Vision Board to 312.835.2771 ro reserve your seats by February 7, 2024.

Free rear lot parking. BYOB of wine welcome. Positive vibes only. 

Enjoy an afternoon in Chicago’s Bronzeville community crafting your own  HERBAL TEA BLEND at our location. This is not your typical tea party. We focus on advancing your wholistic health journey with a twist. Great pop-in-class for ages 12 and through the golden years.

Enjoy a 30 minute session , which includes all materials, herbs, sweetners and all those in between. Enjoy a to-go-cup of your handcrafted tea as well as take home your chosen cup.

RSVP: absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com, your desired times between 2 pm and 5:30 pm each Sunday starting on Sunday November 5, 2023.

Come out and be your authentic self!

Come solo, with a friend, family or group.  Let your hair hang down.           

And have a great Saturday afternoon in the presence of 

wonderful Positive-vibe only people 

Our Color and Sips are a fun, interactive and memorable experiences. 

*We have all the materials you need, you choose and keep the color book of your choice, enjoy light appetizers and beverages. 

Let the stress disappear as you hang out for the afternoon with some positive vibe women* in a cool environment. 

Enjoy the ambience of good music and good wine (non-alcoholic available), have some great appetizers, as well as meet and network.

Let your creativity flow as you Color and Sip.

Rhonda Thomas is a member of the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop and the Author of the *Speaker and *Transformational coach, that believes in enjoying life and the little things that can help you create Big and Happy results.

Candle making at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://emeraldescapeproducts.com/upcoming-events

Candle making at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://emeraldescapeproducts.com/upcoming-events

Turn that Can't into Can! 

Turn that Can't into Can!