Many of us will be looking to score amazing deals this Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But, every time you load up your online shopping cart or head to a big-box store a few towns away, there’s a hidden cost for your own neighborhood. When people don’t shop locally, small businesses feel the strain and […]
Not sure where to begin with your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping? We’ve chosen our 10 top gifts from Shop For Good that at $100 or less are easy on the wallet and sure to please even the pickiest on your list. 1. Key to Key Chain, $32 Gift a loved one the Key to Success or the Key to Happiness with […]
Holidays can be stressful. Between family obligations, perfecting presents and trying to make it to way too many holiday parties (all while indulging in a few of your favorite festive treats), looking and feeling our best can often prove difficult. Here are six foolproof ways to look slimmer in your holiday evening wear — while […]
Not only do the holidays bring gifts, snow and delicious food, but also plenty of parties and events, which means finding something great to wear while juggling the stress and busyness of the season. Tracy Clifford of Tracy Clifford Style has your back with these tips and tricks to make sure you look great all through the holiday […]
When Grace Steer’s business-professional work wardrobe gave her contact dermatitis, she knew something was very wrong with the fashion industry. “At first I thought it might have been the construction of the clothes, but it turned out to be a huge combination of factors,” Steer says. In an effort to combat the epidemic Steer describes […]
The board game industry has evolved over the years. Newer board games are more than just moving a little figure around a board to collect money or points. Modern board games foster critical thinking, require players to be resourceful, need creativity and tap into players’ imaginations — making them great for family bonding time. With […]
Alan Lock was 24 years old and living his dream of serving as an officer in the British Royal Navy when he went almost completely blind as the result of a genetic condition. He lost his sight and his career. That was not the end of his story, however. He became the first severely visually-impaired […]
Midwest winters are no joke. Since it’s too cold or snowy for the park, it’s easy to become stir-crazy. These nine play spaces are saviors for kids who need to release some energy — and parents whom have exhausted all options at home. Here are our favorite places to let loose! Growth Spurts Since 2011, […]
Marriage might be until death do you part, but the wedding day comes and goes in a flash. Flowers wither — and you can’t run errands in your wedding dress. The good news is your rings stay with you forever. From timeless classics to gorgeous takes on modern design, these rings will keep you and […]
The future of hair salons has arrived in Chicago via chic Airstream trailers. JOOJ Blow Dry, a mobile salon company, opened its shiny doors on Nov. 9, offering customers an accessible and convenient hair styling experience. Inspired by the fashion term “tszuj” meaning to improve through a tweak, JOOJ gives you a good hair day […]
