Americans are consuming a lot of added sugar, around 89 grams per day. That’s two to three times the amount recommended by the American Heart Association, who advises women to consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day and men no more than 36 grams per day. To put that into perspective, […]
What if there was a single activity you could do at home, requiring no special equipment or cost of any kind, that would have lifelong benefits for the physical, emotional, academic and social health of every member of your family? And what if that activity was available to just about every household — but fewer […]
When President Trump took office in January, people were scandalized that Melania Trump chose to stay in New York so that their son’s school year wouldn’t be interrupted. But really, the Trumps’ situation isn’t all that shocking. Lots of couples live in different cities to accommodate work and family. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates more than […]
Whether you’re checking out a friend’s photos on Instagram, sourcing design ideas on Pinterest or learning about the daily news via Twitter, social media is everywhere. Today, most businesses rely on social media to advertise or grow their customer base, so it’s no surprise that various self-employed artists also use social media to gain a […]
Whether you’re checking out a friend’s photos on Instagram, sourcing design ideas on Pinterest or learning about the daily news via Twitter, social media is everywhere. Today, most businesses rely on social media to advertise or grow their customer base, so it’s no surprise that various self-employed artists also use social media to gain a […]
This Father’s Day weekend, treat Dad to a show at Ravinia, a beer festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, brunch at the Museum of Science and Industry, or a trip to Pride Fest. Plus, he’ll receive free admission at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Willie Nelson & Family June 16 Highland Park Willie Nelson is coming to […]
Make It Better Fashion Editor Tracy Cli fford always has an eye on the runway. Here are her favorite must-have pieces for summer. 1. In the Bag “This is one of my favorite finds for spring/summer! Truss bags, like this Small Crossbody Bag, are fun, lightweight and well priced without looking it. Shh…” $185, Barneys New […]
We love when summer’s long-awaited warmth and sunshine finally arrive, but aren’t exactly thrilled at the toll that summer heat takes on our hair. Here are the best fixes for summer’s most common hair problems. 1. Frizz The No. 1 hair complaint during the summer months is frizz, caused by humidity in the air. To […]
“Wearing sunscreen every day is one of the most significant things that we can all do to prevent aging,” says True Botanicals founder Hillary Peterson. And using a foundation or moisturizer with SPF means one less step in your beauty routine. As you’re deciding which products are right for you, keep in mind that the American […]
Father’s Day can be a tricky one. How are you supposed to let your dad know how much you care without the appropriate gift? And does he really need another golf-related something? Probably not. So here are seven gifts that he’ll actually love. Rachio Sprinkler Controller This is not your average sprinkler controller. Rachio is […]
