Susan B. Noyes, Founder of Make It Better Media and the Tech Mamma Lounge, was a guest on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Friday, Feb. 27 and explained that she remains bullish on and strongly invested in tech stocks. Computers, mobile devices and the leading companies that interface with them have simply become too ingrained in […]
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show, presented by Mariano’s, will soon take over the Festival Hall of Navy Pier—filling it with 24+ life-sized gardens, daily culinary demonstrations, 30+ gardening and floral design workshops, 60+ educational seminars and more. With so much to do, we know it can be a bit overwhelming to plot your ideal […]
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is getting serious about going green. Last issue, we shared some advice on how to be more eco-friendly in the garden, including harvesting rainwater, avoiding harmful pesticides and repurposing planters. Here are three more tips to be a greener gardener! 1. Recycle your waste. After a day in the […]
With so much of your day focused on mobile devices, staring at computer screens, driving, sitting, and possibly favoring one side over the other, your posture may be looking less than ideal. Poor posture can contribute to muscle pain, headaches, fatigue and stress. Miledones Eliades, MD, of the NorthShore Neurological Institute says most of his […]
When Megan first met Charlie, she thought he was kind of a jerk. She was with her friend Meagan, a coincidence Charlie found hilarious. He wouldn’t stop saying their name, but neither girl knew whom he was talking to. One of the last things he said was, “I am going to marry Megan one day.” […]
A gal on the go can’t be bothered with beauty products that serve only one purpose. Instead, splurge on a few hard-working products that do double (or triple) duty. Here are six multi-taskers you need in your makeup bag right now. Votre Vu Luxe Hand Crème With Lip Balm Votre Vu Paris offers a luxurious […]
Is your high school student hoping to head down South for college? Southern schools have skyrocketed in popularity among Chicago-area students in recent years, and there’s a whole lot of exploring to do in these vibrant college towns. Add these popular Southern schools to your list of college visits, and take along our guide for […]
The West Coast is home to a host of impressive universities and colleges, ranging in size from a few thousand to more than 40,000 students. Take a look at the schools you might put on your list and where to stay and dine while you’re there. Washington Whitman College (Walla Walla, Wash.) Where to Stay: […]
With warm summer days spent boating on a lake and hiking through the woods, and nights spent around the campfire and gazing at the stars, who wouldn’t want to go to summer camp? Now adults want to get in on the experience. Family camps around the country are making it possible for multiple generations to […]
Spring is a time for new beginnings. That can mean starting over from scratch with a new style, replacing some overworn items in your closet, or just incorporating a few new pieces into your wardrobe. From a crisp new pair of jeans to a lightweight cotton dress, emerge from hibernation in style. Spruce up your […]
