There’s a scene in the 2011 film “I Don’t Know How She Does It” that depicts Sarah Jessica Parker as a working mother who lies in bed at night obsessing over her to-do list. Words appear on the ceiling: Emily’s birthday party theme; finish year-end fiscal summary; wash Ben’s teddy bear; refill washer fluid; wax […]
School is out! While your kids may be focused on hitting the pool, these lazy, hazy months can also be a good time to hit the books and do some pleasure reading as a family. “It is critical for young people to stay engaged in learning over the summer, which many parents already know and is […]
Melting makeup isn’t pretty and our usual beauty arsenal is powerless against heat and humidity, often leaving us more molten than made up. To help us combat the summer sun, we asked Chicago and LA-based makeup artist Jen Brown to share her favorite melt-, smudge- and smear-proof products for fresh-faced beauty all summer long. […]
Tanning may be passé, but you can’t deny that bronzed, dewy skin looks fantastic year-round. These beauty products will give you a safe, natural-looking glow and trick others into thinking you’ve been worshipping the sun. Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion ($39) Planning to show some leg? You’ll want to add this to your […]
Millennials are increasingly comfortable putting all aspects of our lives online and on our mobile phones. Many of my friends don’t think twice about hooking up credit cards and bank accounts to virtual payment apps that make life easier. Peer-to-peer payment apps allow you to send money to friends and split bills with a simple […]
My son is about to leave for his fourth summer at overnight camp. His first year, I was obsessed with making sure he was okay. My phone displayed his local weather and I ran to the mailbox daily, then eagerly scoured the camp photos posted each night. I was Sherlock Holmes, determined to find clues […]
Question: I have some formal events that I need to attend, and I’m not really interested in investing a lot in evening gowns I may wear only one time. I have noticed that there are a few places and websites that allow you to rent evening wear. But how do you begin to select the right […]
Our list of kids doing extraordinary things could be confused for a morning talk show lineup: two entrepreneurs, a reality-TV star, a documentary filmmaker and an aspiring Olympic swimmer. Keep reading to learn more about these local kids and the uncommon paths that their young lives have taken. Know a kid who’s accomplishing some incredible […]
When Jack Yonover, 13, of Wilmette was in fifth grade, he was diagnosed with a tree nut allergy. The unexpected news not only meant a scary medical condition to navigate, but also transformed his relationship with food. Suddenly birthday parties, dinners out and visits to friends’ homes brought new hurdles. He and his family were […]
Ben Lehwald of Evanston is the 17-year-old star of ABC Family’s “Becoming Us.” The unscripted docu-series chronicles Lehwald’s life as his parents not only divorce, but his father, Charlie, transitions to a woman, Carly. Lehwald and his mother, Suzy Crawford, came up with the idea for the show to open eyes and some doors for […]
