Author Shana Connell Noyes created “Get to Know Your Kid,” an innovative new book designed to help parents preserve memories while connecting with their children. More than just a baby book, “Get to Know Your Kid” includes 100 open-ended questions developed by Noyes with the guidance of two child psychologists. The questions range from playful […]
Bethenny is busy. After “The Apprentice” and “The Real Housewives of New York City,” She got married, had a baby, skated into the finals of “Skating with the Stars,” created the Skinnygirl Margarita, became a New York Times bestselling author, started filming “Bethenny Ever After,” which premiers on Bravo on February 28th, and will wrap […]
There’s nothing quite like reading a few good books. Books are portable, low cost and easily accessible. And the best part? It comes at the end, when you can share your thoughts with friends. There’s a reason book clubs are popular, and it isn’t just the chance to get out of the house and share […]
Even in the age of Kindles and iPads, we still love our independent bookstores. Nothing beats browsing where the staff knows their books and can help you find your next page-turner. Here’s where we go book shopping and the nearest coffee shop to settle in for a latte and a good read. Heaven. The Book […]
Did you know that Glenview recently opened its new, greener public library? The eco-friendly space is an 85,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that “meets patron’s informational needs and expands its level of programming in a comfortable, efficient environment,” says Library Director Vickie L. Novak. Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Rd. 847-729-7500 glenviewpl.org Photo courtesy of […]
It is easy to overlook the simple sounds we encounter on an everyday basis. Take for example, the sound of coffee brewing in the pot. On most mornings, we aren’t functioning until we’ve got our trusty cup of Joe in hand, so it’s doubtful we see the beauty in such a standard part of our […]
When Susan Tillett, executive director of Ragdale, the artists’ colony in Lake Forest, was challenged at a leadership institute to consider her legacy, she immediately envisioned a book. Three years later, on her tenth anniversary at the helm of the fourth largest artists’ colony in the United States, “The Ragdale House Speaks” is a reality. […]
Angels were on my mind when I attended Jane Seymour’s book signing event at Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center on December 5th. I had just returned home from my brother’s funeral. Over 200 people were lined up to greet Jane Seymour and to purchase an autographed copy of her latest book, “Among Angels” (Guideposts, 2010). […]
When Blair Kamin’s not busy being the Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune, he’s just a regular Wilmette dad. He drops off his two sons at school, rides the “L” to work and takes walks along the lake with his wife, Tribune writer Barbara Mahany. And in between raising kids, writing his articles […]
Why do some people seem to have the courage to face trials and come out the other side standing strong? Think about the people you know who have been faced with a life-threatening event or illness and who have confronted their situations with strength and grace. These days many of us find ourselves in situations […]
