Shopping for children can be fun and overwhelming. (How many new “it” toys can there be?) Here are our suggestions for cool gifts your little ones will love. 1. Gravity Maze™: The goal is to get a marble from one end of the board to another, but you’ll have to build a maze using colorful, translucent towers […]
From practical to luxurious, these gift ideas will enliven holiday cheer in gents of all ages and interests. 1. Jack Spade Mitchell Leather Tie Case: This handsome leather case will get his finest silk ties from point A to point B wrinkle-free. And it only gets better with age: the all-natural, vegetable-dyed Italian leather will develop a rich patina. $248, jackspade.com 2. Chopard Superfast […]
The holiday season is the time of year to express your appreciation for all that our mothers, wives, sisters and friends do to enrich our lives. Say thank you with a little something sparkly this year. 1. White-Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Tanzanite Pendant: Concentric circles of dazzling jewels, this 18-karat white-gold pendant is an extra-special […]
Ahh, the holidays. How can one time of year be both so magical and so stressful? Fortunately, Chicago offers plenty of ways for residents to take a break from the season’s hustle and bustle. Whether you’re looking for an evening with friends or need a way to get your kids out of the house, these […]
Thanksgiving is one of our family’s favorite holidays. We are thankful that our children, their spouses and our grandson are coming here for the traditional turkey dinner. Over the years I have attempted to change one of the side dishes for something new, but I always get the same response: “Don’t change anything; we love […]
The stereotypes of difficult, defiant teenagers and their long-suffering parents are very pervasive in pop culture, but Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., is on a mission to change the way people think about adolescence. As a renowned expert on psychology development during adolescence who has been in the field for 40 years and chairs the National […]
Pinterest is a veritable cornucopia of visual inspiration! So, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been scouring the boards for delightfully clever, totally unique and ultra chic (read: not at all cheesy!) décor ideas to help you throw a fabulous Thanksgiving fete. These are a few of our faves: 1. White Pumpkins: Eschew the typical […]
The holidays can be a minefield when it comes to your personal well-being, but your smartphone can help. To ease the holiday pressure, we’ve put together this list of apps that will make your holiday cooking, shopping and entertaining just a little bit simpler. Best of all, unlike most holiday gifts, these apps don’t cost […]
Sigh. Thanksgiving. The pressure! It’s the biggest food holiday of the year, and it’s your turn to host. Again. Clearly you need a strategy to make your life easier, and here it is: delegate. Why stress? If you’re determined to eat at home, but don’t have the time (or the inclination) to make this massive […]
The holiday season is upon us, and so is the traditional list of “to dos” that creates stress even before the first Salvation Army Santa rings his bell or the first Chanukah candle is lit. Paired with the joy of the season is the inevitable anxiety of getting it all done: the greeting cards, decorating, […]
