Calling all moms: MommyCon Chicago is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont March 3-5. MommyCon is a boutique-style convention bringing parents and parents-to-be together for seminars and workshops about everything from babywearing and breastfeeding to car seat safety and child-proofing. This series of conventions that focus on natural and organic parenting […]
Life is full of changes, good and bad, and often people don’t realize the implications these changes may have on them or their loved ones when facing a medical emergency or death, life events that should trigger discussions and document drafting or review. End of life documents allow people to express their wishes for how […]
The Goddard School, from Dec. 1 to Jan. 23, collected 26,000 books as part of their 4th annual charity book drive benefitting Bernie’s Book Bank. On Jan. 25, The Goddard School gathered together for the final count, with school owners, children and volunteers sorting and stickering the thousands of books at Bernie’s Book Bank’s facility in Lake Bluff. The […]
It’s no secret that good old H20 is abundant in health benefits, but did you know that the same goes for water-infused beauty products? “To meet the demand of women who want well-hydrated skin, beauty brands are creating products that focus on deep hydration by packing moisture into the dermis in the form of water-based […]
It’s no secret that good old H20 is abundant in health benefits, but did you know that the same goes for water-infused beauty products? “To meet the demand of women who want well-hydrated skin, beauty brands are creating products that focus on deep hydration by packing moisture into the dermis in the form of water-based […]
LifeWorking Coworking, a new co-working office, provides a hotspot for small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups and corporate telecommuters in search of that coveted work-life balance. Founder Steve Whittington, a military veteran and businessman-turned-entrepreneur, opened the 8,000-square-foot space in October, complete with natural lighting that boasts an open-air setting. The office features two different membership options […]
February is American Heart Month, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February to be American Heart Month and the tradition has been carried on ever since. In order to properly appreciate our cardiovascular health, here are five ways to celebrate. 1. Take a heart-healthy cardio class Get […]
You know that feeling when you’ve got a few minutes to waste and you plug into Facebook to check in for a sec and the next thing you know, three hours have passed? You’ve fallen down the social media hole, my friend, and it’s a long way back up. It’s important to stay connected, of […]
You know that feeling when you’ve got a few minutes to waste and you plug into Facebook to check in for a sec and the next thing you know, three hours have passed? You’ve fallen down the social media hole, my friend, and it’s a long way back up. It’s important to stay connected, of […]
When Dana Singla gave birth to her second child, Brandon, who was born with Down syndrome, a long-term financial plan for her family was about the last thing on her mind. For the first few years of Brandon’s life, Dana and her husband, Vinnie, focused on caring for their child, who required open-heart surgery and […]
