We love showing more skin in the summer, but the necessary increase in shaving and waxing sessions is a drag. Instead, you may want to try laser hair removal. We looked at the specifics of the treatment to find out who makes an ideal candidate. How It Works During laser hair removal, an intense pulsating […]
What do you get when you combine sailing and surfing? Windsurfing of course! Doug Moline and his family share their love of the wind and the waves. How did you and your family get into windsurfing? Are there age restrictions? We each got into the sport in different ways. I grew up racing sailboats and […]
If you happen to drive around the North Shore on Wednesday, June 29, you’ll likely see groups of female friends walking around the Glencoe and Highland Park neighborhoods. These women are touring homes for a cause. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Chicago Lighthouse Associate Board’s Annual House and Garden Walk. Each year, […]
Before you grab a juicy beach read and your preferred sunscreen, throw these extras in your tote for the ultimate day of sunny relaxation. Hair Skip the visor and instead try this season’s glamorous 70’s styles in a floppy brimmed sunhat or a super chic turban. Floppy Stripe Hat, $29.95, GAP Sosostris Headband, $28, Anthropologie […]
After a Chicago winter that has seemingly extended into May, it’s no surprise we’re craving some Vitamin D. To prep for sunshine, now’s the perfect time to reevaluate your skin protection. The supermarket shelves are stocked with different sunscreens, but what should you be looking for? Chemical vs. Physical Sun protection is classified into two […]
In the heat of summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden has students digging, weeding and exercising their green thumbs as part of the Green Youth Farm. The one-acre farm is located in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve off Green Bay Road in Waukegan. Youth from various Chicago public high schools come together every summer for hands-on experience […]
We all want ooh-la-la lashes, but the clutter of lash growth products out there can leave you wondering how they work and if they’re safe. We investigated the top-selling lash growth products to find out whether you should give them a go or just invest in a good set of fakes. Before trying any lash […]
While you can always find an adorable outfit at Baby Gap or a fluffy stuffed animal at Buy Buy Baby, it’s fun to surprise your new mommy friend with a one-of-a-kind gift for her newborn. Our latest baby gift discoveries make the most special presents. My Blankie Remember your childhood blankie? The one with the […]
Cyclocross isn’t your typical bike ride. Dan Grant of Wilmette compares the sport to one big party and gives us the inside scoop on why cyclocross is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. MIB: What is cyclocross and how do you get started? DG: Cyclocross is a combination of mountain […]
You don’t have to be a pro-golfer to excel on the course. Skokie Country Club golf instructor Kim Grahn explains why you should give golf a swing. What’s your favorite thing about golf? Golf knows no age. You can play with your husband, your child and your parent at the same time. Play with […]
