The challenges of parenthood are made easier when we belong to a community of like-minded folks. We can share in the joys of milestones, the pain of separation, the happiness of friendships and what’s more, we can learn from each other and grow. We are not alone. Jewish and interfaith expectant and new parents of […]
Many of us believe the key to a killer wardrobe is more: more clothes, more colors, more options. But Hanna Lee, a Chicago wardrobe stylist who juggles commercial work with private clients and has a special genius for making the vague notion of style accessible to the lay-person, says the real secret to stylish dressing […]
From the first fingerprint paintings you made for her in preschool, mom has loved everything you ever gifted her. This year, whether she loves food, wine, reading or art, find something special to really wow her. “An Appetite for Violets” by Martine Bailey Equal parts delicious, romantic and treacherous, this eighteenth-century journal of a smart but […]
Spring has arrived! Lush landscapes are blooming along Chicago’s North Shore, framing homes with vibrant color, sculptural foliage and incredible edibles. The garden experts at Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Mariani Landscape and Chalet Landscape, Nursery and Garden Center offered us a peek at the hottest landscape and container garden trends of 2015 along with helpful […]
In recent years, there has been an explosion of lofty landscapes sprouting from every vertical surface, from the fences enclosing tiny urban lots to the interior walls of chic restaurants. Vertical gardens and living walls have unique benefits, not the least of which is efficient utilization of precious space. For backyard-challenged urbanites, a vertical growing […]
Use your common sense. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Focus on the facts, not the stereotypes. Be honest with yourself. Those are just a few pieces of advice from Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, to students and their parents caught up in the emotionally challenging college admissions process. In […]
If you suffer from pain or stress, here are some interesting therapies that could help alleviate your symptoms—or just make you feel healthier and happier overall. These treatments are non-diagnostic, which means that while they can help with a specific condition, they support the whole body…and you don’t have to take your clothes off for […]
Do you know how to make your home more energy efficient, how much those improvements will cost and how much money you will save if you do them? Many homeowners or renters mistakenly delay learning about ways to make their home “greener” because they don’t know where to find good advice—or they believe that the […]
Little Beans Cafe is an indoor playground that gives kids a chance to let their imaginations run wild. Little Beans (ages 0-6 years) can roam around the Little Beans Village, complete with a ranger station, general store, vet center and tree house. Big Beans (ages 5-12 years) have access to the Ninja Warrior obstacle course and […]
After the harsh, frigid weather these past few months, your skin might not be in the best shape. But fear not—spring is in sight. The change in weather is a signal to switch up your skincare routine to help recover from the cold, dry air of Chicago’s winter. Now’s the time to slough off dull, […]
