Updated March 28, 2018 Financial conversations between spouses and family members are some of the toughest discussions facing affluent families. This article takes a brief look at why these conversations are so difficult, and how to break the ice to begin healthy and consistent communication. The status quo Typically each family member comes to the […]
One of the more interesting parts of being a parent is getting to relive parts of your childhood, and as the end of last school year approached, I found myself thinking about the joy and misery of my experience with grade school “field day” events. I’m sure my school’s intentions were noble, but if the […]
California’s crippling five-year drought may finally be over for now, but it made national headlines and reminded us how important water conservation is not only globally, but also at the individual level. With water currently being consumed at an unsustainable rate, consumers, appliance manufacturers and governments are looking to technology for solutions that save water without compromising performance. […]
Aqua therapy is an increasingly popular form of treatment and rehabilitation for patients with a broad range of illnesses and injuries. Here are some of the many benefits to hitting the pool for treatment, recovery or just a great aquatic workout. We already know that water is an important part of maintaining good health, but […]
Surfers find scientific and spiritual benefits in the waters of Marin.
Landscape water features can run the gamut from decorative features such as pools, ponds and waterfalls to the more utilitarian like timed sprinkler systems and rain water collection. Whether you’re looking to add a new and delightful layer of sight and sound from the trickle of a fountain or just want to waste less water […]
Enter for a chance to win a $500 Pasquesi Home and Gardens Shopping Spree with garden expert Melinda Myers as your guide. Melinda Myers is a nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist with more than 30 years of horticultural experience. She has written more than 20 gardening books, such as “Midwest Gardener’s […]
The World Health Organization has declared April 7, 2017, this year’s World Health Day to bring attention to a condition we all face at some point in life: depression. For some people, depression is a passing symptom that may last a few days or weeks and then be quickly overcome. However, for millions of others, […]
Clothes shopping is like any other endeavor — if you want to do it well, planning makes perfect. You wouldn’t go to the grocery store in hopes of cooking a new dish without first looking up the necessary ingredients, and the same is true when you need to restock your closet. Shopping for mix-and-match wardrobe, […]
In March, New Trier High School honored 11 of their distinguished graduates with Alumni Achievement Awards. The program has recognized 52 graduates since 2011. Recent awardee Chris Cox, Class of 2000, took the opportunity to visit the school and talk with students about what he’s learned as Chief Product Officer at Facebook. After an introduction by his […]
