These products that will make your family movie nights that much better. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic® The Mandalorian™ Throw, $194 Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 Michigan Ave., Chicago Who better to help keep you warm while you stream than the ultimate Disney+ darling, Baby Yoda? This buttery soft and machine washable (helpful when you have messy popcorn […]
September is the best month of the year for people who love reboots, a time when we can all contemplate how to take on the next year with new folders, pencils and perhaps a new backpack, metaphorically, of course. And for parents everywhere, of course, it’s game time. For those of you deciding where to […]
It’s been a crazy time for education. Here’s one thing we can make easy for you — here are a few of the best local schools to pick from. For the complete listing of top private schools, check out our 2021 Private School Guide. St. John’s Northwestern Academies Accountability. Integrity. Respect Located just two hours from […]
We asked some of Chicago’s best private schools to tell us what they offer and how they can help your kids learn. Here’s what they had to say: North Shore Country Day What is your school’s academic philosophy? When we were founded in 1919, North Shore Country Day was the visionary answer to a fundamental […]
This year marks 11 years of celebrating the local businesses and organizations that make Chicago and the North Shore so special. The pandemic tested so many of us to our limits, especially small business owners and their employees. Every year, we ask you to vote for your favorites — from restaurants, hotels and theaters to […]
One thing that hasn’t changed during the pandemic is Winnetka’s reputation for high-end fashion and shopping. When you’re ready to hit the stores, check out these chic hotspots. Valentina566 Chestnut St., Winnetka View this post on Instagram A post […]
Most products are just a click away, sure, but there’s no replacement for the in-person shopping experience, especially when you’re shopping for your home and need to see colors and textures in person. Winnetka and Northfield’s house and home boutiques offer an engaging and tactile shopping experience, personalized customer service and one-of-a-kind products at all […]
Father’s Day is June 20, and whether you are together or apart, we bet your dad deserves some love this Father’s Day. Here are eight ideas for gifts that you can pick up around Chicago and the North Shore, and as a bonus, support local businesses in the process. It’s a win-win. Tala Coffee Roasters […]
Winnetka and Northfield are two shiny jewels in the North Shore’s crown, small towns with big personality. The pristine, tree-lined streets are flanked by graceful homes, the commuter rail whisks residents back and forth to Chicago, and Lake Michigan glistens nearby. Charming shopping and dining areas characterize these two lovely suburbs. Here are some of […]
Fitness centers were hit especially hard by the pandemic but thanks to perseverance and intense disinfection methods some workout sites are bringing back clients and returning to normalcy. Temperature checks, class size limits, hospital-grade disinfectants and virus-killing UVC light are some of the tools in place to allow customers to resume their workout routines. And […]
