Life, as all parents know and feel, moves fast. Too fast. How many mothers and fathers have exclaimed, “They grow up so quickly!”? Yes, it’s cliché but true: The days are long but the years are short. One way to really make the most of the free time we have with our family is to […]
Upping the elegance factor at home is as simple as lighting a candle, but local designers have a few other tricks up their sleeves. Read on for chic ways to elevate your entertaining space with the ease of a pro, whether you’re sitting down to a family dinner, hosting friends on a Friday night, or […]
We all have favorite holiday memories, and most of those seem to revolve around food. Not a surprise, right? Food (even your Aunt Dorothy’s overcooked turkey) brings people together; what better way to express your love for someone than to feed them? And along with the hilariously awkward family stories that stem from the holiday […]
One thing I’ve learned after many years of entertaining at home: Everyone loves dessert. So my advice to you is, don’t skimp. Go big AND stay home. Chicago is filled with fabulous bakeries producing Instagram-worthy, delectable goodies, and they’re more than happy to help you end your party — be it an intimate dinner gathering, […]
Talking Smack: The North Shore Heroin Epidemic By Coco Keevan | April 2014 This award-winning piece touched on a dirty secret: heroin is back, and it doesn’t discriminate based on how much money you have, where you live or what you do. It’s an equal opportunity offender, and that was an eye-opener for our affluent […]
Road trips — like all travel with kids — can be both joyous and maddening. On one such trip, I’ll admit that I began answering the age-old “Are we there yet?” question with “Yes” no matter where we actually were. I told my kids “Yep, we’re smack-dab in the middle of bustling Nashville,” as we traveled down a […]
Nothing kicks off the holidays like the cool, woodsy fragrance of a freshly cut Fraser fir tree! After picking out that perfect tree, follow the simple instructions below to keep your live evergreen looking its best and safe throughout the holiday season. Before you bring your tree indoors, treat it with Wilt-Pruf, a liquid product that […]
Kids may not come with handbooks, but this fall brings a new crop of wise and witty parenting books that can help parents with the daunting task of raising great kids while keeping both their perspective and sense of humor intact. 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains […]
A survey by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that the number of adolescents who experienced at least one major depressive episode increased 60 percent between 2010 and 2016. Experts say that it’s hard to pinpoint what’s behind the staggering increase. “We all wonder what exactly is happening, but I doubt that we […]
In today’s high-tech, fast-paced world, quality time spent with family and friends is cherished more than ever. Make the most of your gatherings this holiday season by taking a break from technology and enjoying each other’s company! One of our customers shared this “rule” for her dinner parties, including holiday gatherings. She sets out a […]
