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 […]
Doctors always warn, ignore your health and it will go away. Luckily, for men in their 20s who stay up late, drink beer and eat junk food, the body is very forgiving. It responds quickly to changes: healthy eating, regular exercise and stress-reducing activities. Don’t forget time with friends and family; strong emotional ties help […]
Standardized tests: two words that can fuel debate like no others in pedagogical discussions. Parents, students, politicians, administrators and teachers all have their opinions about testing—a $1.7 billion industry—and there’s evidence to support both sides of every issue. What’s clear, though, is that parents need to educate themselves about standardized assessments, and make their voices […]
Attention, fashionistas! Winnetka now has its first upscale consignment boutique, KMK Luxury Consignment. Stop by this shop, which celebrated its official grand opening in November, for gently used and authentic designer apparel for men, women and children, plus handbags, shoes, luggage and more. “We’re picky about what we accept in regard to it needing to […]
Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? No problem. You can channel a bit of the Big Easy right here in the Windy City. Here are six fun ways to “laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) in honor of Mardi Gras on Feb. 17. Bennison’s King Cake While the […]
The spotlight is on romantic relationships as Valentine’s Day approaches. Knowing how to express affection in just the right way is challenging for adults, and it is even harder to know how to handle your children’s romantic feelings. We asked the experts for their advice on how parents can best handle a few common romantic […]
You’ve seen them! Heck, you may be guilty of them yourself: makeup mishaps that instantly age you and seem to scream, “I’m wearing makeup!” Don’t let these common makeup flubs add years to your pretty face. Harsh brows and sparse lashes Today, it’s all about full, arched brows. Maintain groomed brows by having them shaped […]
As Midwesterners we’re no strangers to layering up on clothes and trekking in knee-deep snow. It’s made us tougher in the winter and more appreciative in the summer. But we’ll admit, those frigid months from November to (let’s be honest) April, can wear us down. So what should you do to avoid those dreary winter […]
We’ve barely rounded the corner from New Year’s and already Valentine’s Day is creeping up. While red roses are the clear floral frontrunner for February—more than 257 million were produced in 2014—they certainly aren’t the only option for romance. Maybe you’d like your favorite fella to think outside the long-stem box this year. Or, perhaps […]
February is American Heart Month. Time to take stock of your diet and fit in some new, lighter entrees. In the past, I have developed healthy recipes for several cookbooks for the American Heart Association. The following are their basic guidelines. As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these 10 recommendations: 1. Choose […]
