This weekend, there are multiple ways to get out and give back. Plus, learn more about a shopping event on Leap Day. Winterfest Feb. 26 Evanston Celebrate winter at Little Beans Café with music from Miss Jamie on the Farm, a sing along with Elsa, an indoor snowball fight, crafts and food (including ice cream […]
Who’s ready for spring break? We certainly are! Here are four looks that will take you from the plane to the beach to painting the town. Pack your bag and take off in this spring’s hottest fashions. Nautical stripes were all over the Spring 2016 runways. Pair with a pop of color and chic yet comfy […]
Spain, a breathtaking country with a fascinating history and rich food culture, is a wonderful European destination to visit with kids. An integral part of Spanish life, children are adored and welcomed just about everywhere — including restaurants. Experiencing Spanish meals like a local, however, will likely require some adjustments for American families, especially those […]
Getting four kids up and out every day is a reckless endeavor my younger self never imagined and I’ll never master it. Today, my morning started with my teen daughter announcing, “I’ve decided to skip track team tryouts. I don’t want that time commitment right now.” It’s junior year, the worst possible time to quit […]
This weekend, make plans to visit two much-anticipated museum exhibits, watch classic films at Music Box Theatre or celebrate the Chinese New Year at Navy Pier. “To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion” Feb. 19 Chicago Join The Book Stall and author/Hemingway scholar Philip Greene for an Ernest Hemingway-inspired cocktail seminar. Enjoy three […]
This weekend is all about celebrating love, not only with a significant other but also friends and family. Fortunately, three annual events are returning to Chicago and the suburbs just in time for those making last-minute Valentine’s Day plans. Here are five things to do this Valentine’s Day weekend: Valentine’s Day Classes at Pinot’s Palette Feb. […]
There’s a new taqueria in town. Taco Lago opened in Wilmette and serves gluten-free, farm-to-table Mexican food everyone can enjoy. And on your first visit, don’t forget a margarita or Mexican beer. The restaurant also features graffiti art created by a Pilsen artist and the wall will be updated every six months to showcase local talent. Taco […]
You might have a Super Bowl party or two this weekend, but don’t miss out on restaurant, shopping and museum deals around Chicago. Free Women’s Heart Health Screenings Feb. 5 Chicago Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women. In honor of American Heart Month, the Burlington on Canal Street in Chicago is teaming […]
Winnetka is now a little healthier thanks to Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, which opened on Jan. 27. This neighborhood store is dedicated to providing healthy and fresh produce by supporting local farmers and buying from suppliers who practice sustainability. If you want to live a natural and delicious life, then this might just be your […]
Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or Rams, or are just in it for the commercials, everyone agrees that the best thing about the Super Bowl is the food. Even if you think no football Sunday is complete without a hefty dose of Buffalo wings, it’s still nice to have a […]
