If you are lucky enough to be planning a sunny spring break, you might feel overwhelmed when it comes to packing your suitcase. You haven’t had to think about tank tops and flip-flops for months, so while you’re ticking off your vast list of things to do to get prepared, we’ll take that stress […]
Parents with children in the North Shore’s stellar school system love to try and predict what path their talented children will choose, but can only guess at who they will become and what they will do with their lives.
After this relentless winter, spring break is a critical time for your skin. The importance of proper preparation cannot be underestimated. Here are EGEA’s suggestions and favorite go-to products to pack: EXFOLIATE: Start now! Slough off that old dead layer of skin. Spa Cells by Supracor can be used in the shower or dry. […]
The sooner you start preparing for college, the easier it is to have a plan for the future. Whether your children are 10 months old or 10 years old, there’s no better time to start than now. College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Plans offer an affordable way to help fund college tuition. With a plan from College […]
The Spring 2014 collections showed an inspired color palette of soft pastels and vivid brights that stand alone brilliantly or blend together ably to create a sensible balance. We continued to see traditional fashion “rules” broken: the use of white as a workable year-round color; traditional masculine shades of beige, blue, and gray finding a […]
Carla Makowski, Design Team leader at Andreas Hogue Salon, shares her tips on keeping your color-treated hair vibrant and longer-lasting. 1. Avoid shampooing daily. Try shampooing your hair every other day or less. Use a dry shampoo, such as Pureology Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo, in between washes to refresh your hair and absorb oils. […]
To truly know anything well requires research and lots of practice. A former boss once gave me counsel: “Pick something you’re interested in, and become an expert at it.” While I didn’t spend the 10,000 hours or so it takes to become an official expert, over the past three weeks I have read reviews from […]
Subscription kits for kids can broaden horizons with just a trip to the mailbox. Children love to get mail each month and parents appreciate the fun and learning they bring, especially after exhausting all indoor activity options this rough winter. Surprise Ride This subscription box has a little bit of everything: educational books, fun activities […]
Glenview makeup artist Laura Gorman is no stranger to the red carpet. With a client list that has included Courtney Cox, Nicolette Sheridan and Alec Baldwin, Gorman most recently did makeup for Scott Bakula and wife Chelsea Field at this year’s Golden Globes (pictured below). How do you get a gorgeous red-carpet look at home? […]
In recent years, blogs have become a popular way for people to share their thoughts on everything from books to photography. With hundreds based in Chicago alone, how do you know which ones are worthy of your time? If you love fashion, food and/or fitness, these blogs need to be on your regular reading list. […]
