The “summer slide” and “brain drain” are terms that both refer to the learning losses kids experience over the summer months when they are not engaged in educational opportunities. The National Summer Learning Association reports that most students lose approximately two months of grade-level equivalency in math skills over the summer. Some students also experience […]
The divorce is finally over. You’ve made peace with the past, taken the time to heal and are getting adjusted to your new lifestyle. Even though you’re ready to move on, get out there and start to mingle again, oftentimes this is much easier said than done. If you are wondering which are the most […]
Wish you could wear yoga pants to work or dinner in the city? Glenview’s Grace Steer has designed bodysuits and shapewear, dresses, pants, tops and jackets that look chic but feel comfortable. You’ll also find vintage clothing and jewelry at this boutique, where employees are committed to providing a shopping experience as high in quality […]
Could your family give up sugar for a year? Eve Schaub and her family did, and she tells the story of their journey in her memoir, “Year of No Sugar.” And the book isn’t just about high-fructose corn syrup. From Dr. Robert Lustig and his YouTube video “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” Schaub learned about the […]
Dozens of my friends love Botox. Many have embraced fillers, too. But until now I had said no to cosmetic enhancements, mostly because of the needles required. Then I started reading about the latest, non-invasive anti-aging and body-shaping procedures. Looking to celebrate my 15th wedding anniversary with a little pick-me-up, I chose one I had […]
The jewelry you choose can upgrade your simple T-shirt and jeans style and even slim your frame. Personal stylist and co-founder of Style Spies, Mollie Milano shows us how to mix and match our jewelry to boost the everyday plain T-shirt and jeans look. All items featured in this video are from Willow Boutique. Willow […]
August is just around the corner and so is our annual “Best Of” edition, brimming with reader picks from fashion and shopping to fitness and entertainment. The polls are now CLOSED, and we’re busy counting the votes! Look for our Best of 2014 winners in the August magazine.
The Wilmette Theatre, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, recently ran a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. Their goal: to raise $70,000 to enable the purchase and installation of the digital technology necessary to convert from their present 35mm film equipment to digital. As a 501-(c)(3) nonprofit entity, they saw it as a necessary step […]
As the days lengthen and the temperature warms, people are spending more time outside and protecting themselves from the sun’s rays. It’s time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen. Myth: Sunscreen lasts all day. Fact: Sunscreen needs to be continually reapplied throughout the day. Dr. Carolyn Jacob, MD, Founder and Medical […]
Brenda* can tell you when her crushing headache—that lasted 16 years—began. She’d received great news about a new job. This news was preceded by many years of chronic stress involving her family. And it was this acute stress (good, but still stress) on top of sustained stress that took her down with a headache so […]
