There are always new tech products making waves, and this year is no exception. Find picks here that every techie (and parent, teen, friend) on your list will love. 1. Chelsea Carry-All: This vegan leather carry-all from Vintage Nest is a great gift for the techie on the go. It fits most tablets and can be […]
The holidays are magical … and stressful. Between family dinners and school recitals, we could all use a little help whenever possible. That’s where our 2015 Gift Guide comes in. We’ve already done the research so you’ll know exactly what to get everyone on your list — kids, teens, guys, even pets. Plus, you’ll find […]
Satisfy your foodie’s wish-list cravings with these sweet treats. 1. Cooking Class at The Social Table: Sign up for public or private three-hour cooking classes. Dinner themes include country supper, Italian table and French Bistro. The sessions are kept small and are held nightly. Starts at $75 per person, The Social Table 2. Monogrammed Copper Mugs: These mugs are handcrafted […]
If parenting is a pendulum slowly swinging through decades of prevailing trends, it might have just reached the pause — before it sways back away from the current standard of over-parenting. At least that’s what Julie Lythcott-Haims hopes, as the author highlighted at a recent Family Action Network event. As Stanford’s former dean of freshmen […]
We’ve all seen those hard-to-watch (yet hard-to-look-away) “Bridezilla” moments on wedding reality TV. Brides and grooms freaking out on film over everything from escalating wedding costs to where to strategically seat certain family members to battles over linen colors may make for good TV. But, in real life, these types of serious breakdowns in communication […]
When you need to escape the holiday madness (enough with the shopping and over-scheduling), look to the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the Lake Cook Road entrance, you’ll see tall trees wrapped in holiday lights (more than 750,000 LEDs are used in our seasonal displays). And when you look across the North Lake, you’ll see glowing, […]
My father needed to be at the county clerk’s office in beautiful South Bend, Indiana by 4 p.m. to pick up his marriage license. The only problem — he had forgotten the pearl necklace he was giving my mom as a wedding present. After doubling back to Chicago for the necklace, he tried to make up […]
Not sure where to begin with your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping? We’ve chosen our 10 top gifts from Shop For Good that at $100 or less are easy on the wallet and sure to please even the pickiest on your list. 1. Key to Key Chain, $32 Gift a loved one the Key to Success or the Key to Happiness with […]
The board game industry has evolved over the years. Newer board games are more than just moving a little figure around a board to collect money or points. Modern board games foster critical thinking, require players to be resourceful, need creativity and tap into players’ imaginations — making them great for family bonding time. With […]
Midwest winters are no joke. Since it’s too cold or snowy for the park, it’s easy to become stir-crazy. These nine play spaces are saviors for kids who need to release some energy — and parents whom have exhausted all options at home. Here are our favorite places to let loose! Growth Spurts Since 2011, […]
