First we tackled our homes, reading and discussing Marie Kondo’s bestseller, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” We embarked on a purging frenzy, donating books, clothes and housewares at breakneck speed. Many of us are still at it and have seen some changes in our lives. This time the Cynic’s Self-Help Book Club turned our collective […]
Feel the wind whipping across your face as you glide gracefully across the ice at one of the many great outdoor ice skating rinks in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Bonus: You can burn off some of those holiday cookies while having your fun on the ice. An hour of skating blasts a whopping 490 calories per hour! For […]
We all know makeup can be magic (just ask any Kardashian), but in less skilled hands, it can be a force of evil. Scarier still, many of us don’t even realize when we’ve crossed over to the dark side. To make sure we use the powers of makeup for good, we talked to three top-notch […]
A new baby brings So. Much. Stuff. into your house. A lot of it is impractical (infants do not wear shoes!) or inconvenient to use, and so it ends up collecting dust in the nursery closet. But, there are those few fabulous items that busy parents rely on day in, day out — the ones […]
There are many conversations that parents are uncomfortable having with their kids, but talking about suicide is particularly challenging. The topic is an important one, though, given that suicide is the second leading cause of death among those ages 15-24, and the third leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 year old, according to […]
Today, being the winter solstice, is the official first day of winter. That’s right folks — we’re just getting started! Luckily we have a few quick and easy ways to warm up and get comfortable during the longest night of the year and the long winter ahead. 1. Curl Up This 100 percent cotton throw from […]
For a sparkling shopping experience this holiday season, step into the new Cy Fredrics location in Highland Park. The third-generation jeweler expanded with a second location in Port Clinton Square on Nov. 11. A bit smaller than its sister store, the intimate new boutique specializes in ladies jewelry, featuring both cutting-edge and traditional collections. Looking for […]
Journalist and author Steve Silberman opened his recent Family Action Network (FAN) talk with a great dose of enthusiasm: “We’re living in a very exciting time because society is on the brink of a major transformation.” Silberman could be referring to anything from politics to education (and, in the end, he’s kind of talking about both), yet […]
Shop For Good, our e-commerce platform that gives back 10 percent of its proceeds, is not only for clothing and homeware. We also have some great services from amazing businesses in the area that provide quality resources for hair, spa and wardrobe assistance. Tracy Clifford Style “Tracy Clifford is a prominent figure in the fashion […]
The white button-down shirt has been a staple in both men’s and women’s wardrobes for decades. Most clothing lines have their own version of the iconic shirt, but no matter where you get it, you have to know how to wear it. Here are five looks for different styles and occasions to ensure that you get […]
