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Community Celebrations: Glenview's Wagner Farm Celebrates 1 Millionth Visitor
On Aug. 23, Historic Wagner Farm reached the 1 million visitors milestone. The farm, which has been part of the Glenview Park District since 2000, began counting visitors in 2002. The 1 millionth visitors were the Barnett family, who received a certificate and a VIP family event pass. Wagner Farm, which is open to the public for recreation […]
Chicago Culture for Kids: Museums and Cultural Offerings
When it comes to opportunities to enjoy arts and culture, Chicago is a veritable wonderland. With offerings so numerous it could take a lifetime to explore them all, it’s a good idea to get started young. Think your preschooler is too young? Think again. Here are some of our favorite museums and cultural institutions that […]
Back-to-School Guide: Help Your Student Prep for a Great School Year
With the latest school year upon us, families are going to be looking for advice on how to make this year a smashing success. We’re here to help with plenty of tips for the whole school year for all ages — preschool, elementary and high school. The 13 Best Back-to-School Trends According to Top Chicago […]
Cult Asian Beauty Products You Need to Add to Your Beauty Regimen
Stray from your over-the-counter department store beauty products and embrace some of the most popular cosmetic miracle products from Asia. Don’t be alarmed by ingredients like snails and names like “Baby Foot Peel” — trust us, you’ll be thrilled you ventured outside the box. Here are our favorites! Skin Food Hydro Fitting Snail Mask After […]
Should Your Family Opt Out of Homework?
Have you ever sat at the kitchen table trying to get your frustrated child to complete his or her homework after a long day of school and extracurricular activities? As a parent, you may have felt conflicted in those moments. On one hand, you want to respect your child’s teacher and their approach to learning. […]
Working While Pregnant: 7 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
Women today are more likely to work outside the home than ever before. And unlike previous generations, the majority of 21st century households see two incomes as a necessity rather than a luxury. It’s understandable that today’s pregnant workers strive to keep earning a paycheck for as long as feasible while awaiting their happy arrival. For […]
Natalie’s Story: Why I Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Dad’s behavior began to change in 2010. He was always a quiet, reserved man, but his demeanor transformed and his communication lessened. As a family, we became very concerned when Dad began to forget things like his route home from church or picking Mom up from the train. He became withdrawn and seemed depressed. Changes […]
Community Celebrations: Leslie Mitchell, Specialdocs Consultants, LLC
Leslie Mitchell, vice president of Physician-Client Services at Specialdocs Consultants, LLC, was named to Concierge Medicine Today’s list of Industry Leading Women in July. According to Concierge Medicine Today, “Leslie is a peerless, passionate advocate for the promise of concierge medicine and a true innovator in a space known for innovators. Her commitment to meeting the […]
Cupping: What You Need to Know About This Treatment Used By Olympians
Aside from the U.S. men’s swim team gold medal win in the 400 freestyle relay — a big win against top teams from France (the defending champs, who took silver), Russia and Australia (who took bronze) — there’s no doubt been some water cooler chit chat about the red circles that Michael Phelps and other […]
