Shop Local This Holiday Season: Where to Buy Toys in Marin and the Bay Area
Help locally run stores survive and thrive this holiday season.
Chicago Talk Show Host Whitney Reynolds Lands National Syndication Deal, Bringing the Stories of Extraordinary Chicagoans to a Wider Audience in 2021
For the past several years, Chicago journalist Whitney Reynolds has had the same big-picture goal: for her uplifting talk show to reach a broader audience. And in a tumultuous year — during which just about everyone could use some good news — she got it. Beginning Jan. 6, 2021, “The Whitney Reynolds Show” will be […]
Kids Home from College and Driving You Nuts? Tips from a North Shore Therapist
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Dropping off a child at college for the first time is extremely emotional and difficult for most parents. […]
8 Latke-Filled Nights: What to Eat (and Gift!) for Hanukkah This Year
Seems like Thanksgiving is only just in the rearview mirror, and it’s already time for Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light! Starting at sundown on Thursday, December 10 and ending Friday, December 18, we will light the menorah for eight consecutive nights, trade gifts, and eat fried potato latkes and sufganiyot (a type of jelly-filled […]
It’s Glow Time in Chicago: Watch the Star-Studded 2020 BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival at Home
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of so many beloved traditions in 2020, so we’re thrilled to see how one of our holiday favorites, the BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, has pivoted to keep things festive this season. Although the country’s third-largest parade won’t be happening this year, Michigan Avenue will still shine bright […]
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Kids
This year, we choose gifts that kids will love, and some that will even bring the whole family together. The Red BalloonFloor Floaties Between e-learning breaks and movie nights, kids of all ages will love these floor floaties to lounge on. Available in a cheeseburger, cupcake, rainbow or pizza design. And parents — they are […]
Erie Neighborhood House, A Bedrock Organization for Chicago’s Immigrant Community, Marks 150 Years of High-Impact Service
Erie Neighborhood House, the oldest operating settlement house in Chicago, has seen plenty of change in its time — but its essential support and services have remained a constant upon which Chicago’s immigrant community can rely. Since 1870, the nonprofit has worked to provide the comprehensive aid which immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need […]
New National Geographic Show Narrated by Josh Gad Goes Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT
In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]
Dr. Harvey Karp’s Helpful Hints for Getting Kids to Wear Masks
We’ve been hearing over and over again that coronavirus is forcing a “new normal.” Well, one big part of this “new normal” is wearing face masks, especially now as businesses (and, in some places, schools) begin to re-open. With over half a million cases confirmed in Illinois, face masks are a huge part of slowing […]
Home Base: 8 Items from Local Stores That We Are Loving This Fall
The end of summer — and the beginning of a new school year — is usually our siren call to return to our routines and busy extra-curricular schedules. But this year, back to school means back at home for another season (or three) of work and school from home. Breathe some new life into the […]
