Would you like to make more money in the stock market? (We think we know your answer.) If you think that means you have to have an MBA or step way outside of your comfort zone, think again. Author LouAnn Lofton says that qualities like patience, prudence and a realistic outlook—traits women tend to exhibit […]
I’ve been known to sleep around. Of course, I get very little sleep. Petting spiders and snakes, examining formaldehyde cats, rats and bats and camping out next to Nickel the Turtle keeps me up most the night. If you’ve ever stayed overnight with the little ones at one of our great Chicago museums, you know […]
Usually, it’s best to drink your wine. But according to Pantone, in 2015 you should be wearing it. The rich red-wine colored hue is perfect for winter outfits. You can dive right in with a luxe belted silk dress or dip your toe into marsala waters with suede loafers or cool cat-eye sunglasses to add […]
In November, after 16 years in Deerfield Square, Ami Ami returned to its original home in Highland Park. This upscale women’s boutique owned by the mother-daughter team of Merrie Spade and Stacey Skolnick draws customers from all over the North Shore and Chicago for their evening attire, casual clothing and accessories. Fashionistas will also find […]
Working out in cold weather is never a chore when the clothes are this hot. Make It Better Best of 2014 Winners Eric Smoot of Redefined Fitness (Best Small Gym) and Holly McGregor of Bikram Yoga North Shore (Best Yoga Studio), along with our own Fitness Editor, Christy Coughlin, are showing some of the best athletic looks this season. Resolve to […]
Equestrian camp gives kids the chance to bond with horses and spend time unplugged and enjoying the great outdoors with their peers. What a great way to spend the summer! “Kids love horses in general. They are therapeutic,” says Jill Lanphere, an employee of Freedom Woods in Morton Grove and mother of a child who has ridden there for […]
2014 brought record-low temperatures, and this year is proving to be just as chilly. Your same old gloves and hat may not be enough to weather this year’s polar vortex, so we’ve come up with some creative suggestions. 1. Make like the Inuit and use snow to insulate your house. This is especially effective if your house happens to be constructed of whalebones […]
People can get quite competitive when it comes to New Year’s resolutions—but making an effort to minimize your own competitiveness may be the best resolution of them all. If you’ve noticed that competitiveness has negative effects on your interpersonal relationships, then it’s worth noting that competition between adults is only the tip of the iceberg. […]
Skip the scented candle, and ditch the tea towels. Hostess gifts are usually given to women who entertain—probably a lot—so give her something delicious that she can serve at her next soiree. Better still, give her something locally produced, which is fresher, more chic and more thoughtful. Here are some of our favorite ideas: […]
“Please! I promise I’ll take care of it and walk it and love it and hug it and feed it and …” Those saucer-shaped eyes and muted whimpering tug at the heartstrings, each and every time—whether it’s your child begging for a new best friend, or the pet staring back at you from a […]
