Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to shed those few pounds winter weight and transfer that weight and volume to our hair! How? For all of the summer season’s upcoming parties and charity events, BlowDry Boutique is one of the few in-and-out blowdry bars offering you Tape-in hair Extensions. Come in for a […]
Summer is for sports! If your daughter is hoping to sharpen her basketball skills or your son wants to work on his footwork, Chicago’s professional sports teams have an array of week-long camps for kids from ages 2 – 16. No matter what your sport—basketball, baseball (Northsiders’s fans and Southsiders’ fans welcome!), football, hockey or […]
“I think I love her.” These were the very first words Alex ever said to Katrina. Coincidentally, those words happened to be the lyrics in the song that began their lasting love affair. On Memorial Day weekend in 2010, the two found themselves singing and dancing at the former Landmark Restaurant in Lincoln Park after […]
When you think of visiting a Disney theme park, you likely equate it with family vacations. But, what if you could experience the “happiest place on earth” in a whole new way? Each year, Walt Disney World and Disneyland host multiple marathons and half marathons where runners set out through one of the parks for […]
Kids look forward to summers replete with ice cream cones, lazy afternoons at the beach and outdoor summer concerts. Meanwhile, parents want to make sure they’re broadening their children’s minds and horizons during summer break. The solution? Sneak in some fun and educational enrichment activities designed to keep the mind growing. Here are seven we […]
Research shows that music improves math and reading skills, as well as creativity and social development. And according to Americans for the Arts, students with access to an arts-rich education have better GPAs, higher standardized test scores in reading and math, and lower dropout rates. So what’s a parent to do if their child’s school […]
Doting on the bride-to-be is hard work! To show your appreciation, skip the monogrammed sweats and give your girls some goodies they’ll really love. These brilliant bridesmaid gift ideas are sure to please your pals. A Feminine Flask Why should the groomsmen have all the fun? Give your bawdy bridesmaids a lady-like flask to stash […]
The challenges of parenthood are made easier when we belong to a community of like-minded folks. We can share in the joys of milestones, the pain of separation, the happiness of friendships and what’s more, we can learn from each other and grow. We are not alone. Jewish and interfaith expectant and new parents of […]
From the first fingerprint paintings you made for her in preschool, mom has loved everything you ever gifted her. This year, whether she loves food, wine, reading or art, find something special to really wow her. “An Appetite for Violets” by Martine Bailey Equal parts delicious, romantic and treacherous, this eighteenth-century journal of a smart but […]
Use your common sense. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Focus on the facts, not the stereotypes. Be honest with yourself. Those are just a few pieces of advice from Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, to students and their parents caught up in the emotionally challenging college admissions process. In […]
