After their respective first marriages ended, Andrea and Daniel joined a dating site. After a few tentative online interactions, they decided to meet for dinner — and the rest is history. “When we met, I realized we had so much in common,” Andrea says. “We talked for hours and didn’t even realize anyone else was […]
Although we’ve so far seen a reprieve from Chicago winter’s icy assault (thanks, El Niño!), we all know the worst is yet to come, so we might as well be prepared. Luckily, keeping warm doesn’t have to be at the expense of any semblance of fashion. Say goodbye to bulky, shapeless puffy coats. From trendy […]
Full stomachs. Happy hearts. Can’t lose. Join Bake 425 in supporting Warming Hearts and Hands, a program dedicated to providing winter outerwear and blankets to the underserved in Chicago. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 6, 15 percent of all purchases associated with the Make It Better Foundation will be donated to Warming Hearts and Hands. […]
Chilly temperatures have a tendency to freeze more than just car engines: they freeze our willpower too. Luckily, it’s surprisingly easy to burn calories just by getting out in the cold for some old-fashioned winter fun — and it sure beats an hour on the treadmill. 1. Ice skating. Head to Millennium Park— just one […]
The Second City theater company (yeah, the one that spawned stars like Tina Fey, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Steve Carell and countless other amazing comedy stars) has opened its 104th revue. “Fool Me Twice, Déjà Vu” is exactly what you’d expect from this comedy giant: uproarious. There’s one big twist though — this show is über-feminist, […]
Teens today are more socially conscious than ever. Twitter campaigns and worldwide Instagram hashtags provide daily opportunities to dial into the latest issues. Tired of feeling like adults have tasked the next generation with tackling everything from cancer research to global warming, five North Shore high schoolers banded together to give the youngest generation a […]
The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray — it’s a time-honored idiom. From cancelled flights to well-intentioned gifts, things don’t always go as planned. And sadly, sometimes marriages are included among the litany. But when two people are lucky enough to find happiness again, tying the knot for a second time can […]
And just like that, winter again has Chicago in its frosty grip. Blustering winds and icy sidewalks make us want to stay in bed until May. Sadly, sometimes one must emerge from their blanket cocoon. When that happens, here are six cozy accessories to help ease the transition. These smart Herringbone Wool and […]
Plunging temperatures and the season’s first snowfall make me want to hibernate under eight or 10 blankets and practice my favorite brand of mindfulness — I am one with the couch. Ohm. The only catch is that winter weather makes even the sportiest of us loath to exercise. My solution? Ultra-healthy dinners, which means minimized […]
When Grace Steer’s business-professional work wardrobe gave her contact dermatitis, she knew something was very wrong with the fashion industry. “At first I thought it might have been the construction of the clothes, but it turned out to be a huge combination of factors,” Steer says. In an effort to combat the epidemic Steer describes […]
