May is fast approaching, and with it, high school graduation. There’s always a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift — after all, it’s a relatively momentous occasion and sometimes cold hard cash just feels too impersonal. But teenagers are notoriously difficult to please. Luckily, this handy gift guide offers something for everyone. Cue […]
You fought hard for this and you deserve it. You said no to Sunday brunch and yes to 5 a.m. SoulCycle rooster rides. The weather is finally warming up and you’ve got your sights set on a sun-soaked summer by the lake and at the pool. Kick off the season in style with gorgeous swimsuits […]
Every 20 seconds around the world, a child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. One in 5 children globally does not have access to the vaccines they need to survive. “Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to help kids grow into adults,” says former Ambassador John Lange, who now serves as the […]
The blowout trend has made its way to The Glen. Ten Friends Blow Dry & Style House, which opened in March, includes 10 blow dry stations and a brow and lash bar where you can get glam before your next event or even your wedding. Ten Friends also obtained their liquor license so guests can enjoy […]
“Becoming a mother is one of life’s most amazing and challenging experiences.” I hear this from so many of the North Shore mothers we meet at our paint and sip studio, Pinot’s Palette, where they come for some fun “me” time with friends and family. One of the moms I met last week told me, […]
Summer is almost here (we promise!), which means you’re about to spend a lot more time in your backyard. If that thought doesn’t excite you like it should, it might be time to design the backyard of your dreams. Not sure that’s possible? Your outdoor space has way more potential than you might think. Find […]
Ready to show Mother Earth a little love but not sure how? Fear not. We found a few trailblazers for whom Earth Day is an everyday affair. Try following in their footsteps (baby steps count too) and help make earth a healthier place for generations to come. 1. Stroll an Urban Garden One need go […]
It’s never too early to get kids involved in taking care of our planet. As Earth Day celebrates 46 years of promoting discussion of environmental issues and ideas on April 22, you can celebrate as a family with these events around Chicago. Earth Day at Kohl Children’s Museum April 22 Nature Cat will be on […]
Zika has been all over the news lately and has raised some serious concern, especially for women in their childbearing years. Authorities in some South American countries like El Salvador, Colombia and Ecuador have even gotten to the point where they suggest no one have children over the next two years while they are […]
When you have a new baby or a couple of small children at home, getting to the gym can be challenging — to put it mildly. Even if you can muster the motivation, there’s the issue of childcare. Remove at least one obstacle to staying fit by signing up for one of these cool classes […]
