When you’ve had a great experience somewhere, whether at the salon, a resort, the neighborhood hardware store, or that sweet little bistro, don’t you want to share it with friends and save the info on your phone for your next outing? And wouldn’t you love to have your friends’ list of recommendations in your pocket? […]
George Kotsiopoulos’ influence on Hollywood’s fashion scene is considerable. Recognized as one of the most powerful stylists in the biz, he has dictated the wardrobes of some of the world’s most-watched women, including Julianne Moore and Zoe Saldana. Kotsiopoulos’ impressive career of nearly 20 years has allowed him to wear a variety of fashion hats: […]
Every woman needs an estate plan, particularly if they have children or other dependents. Unfortunately, most American women either don’t have an estate plan, or they let their husbands do the planning. This needs to change. “On average in the United States, women become widowed at 59, but their average lifespan is 80,” says Kathy Roeser, Executive Director and Wealth Advisor […]
Spring break is nearing, and if you’re headed someplace warm and beachy, add these protective clothing items to your packing list. I greet the sun wrapped up like a mummy, and I spend a good chunk of the summer months chasing down my kids, slathering them with white goop and begging them to wear […]
Using oil to clean your face? You’d have to be nuts. But believe it or not, many of the most popular facial cleansing oils today are derived from just that: nuts. Kathy Pappas, principal at Evanston’s Egea Spa, says that she has always used only the highest quality hazelnut oil in all of her facial […]
Dr. Geoffrey Fenner has been one of the most highly respected plastic surgeons in the Chicago area for years. Now, his new medical spa gives patients surgical and non-surgical treatment options. This beautiful spa opened in September and offers medical-grade facials and peels, Fraxel laser skincare, IPL (photofacials), laser hair removal and more. You can […]
Parents have been asking this question forever. But according to Dr. Neil Stanley, there is a reason! Teenagers need more sleep than adults because of the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Teenagers also genuinely need to go to sleep later than adults – there is an actual shift in their biological rhythm! […]
You and your spouse are partners in life, but should you stick together when it comes to your taxes? Lake Forest CPA Jerrold Jacks says that in the vast majority of cases, it is financially advantageous for married couples to file joint tax returns. “It provides for a lower tax rate,” Jacks says. “You are actually paying almost a […]
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their lives. This is a scary fact for parents, as anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Odds are you know someone who has […]
Spring break is nearing, and if you’re headed someplace warm and beachy, add these protective clothing items to your packing list. I greet the sun wrapped up like a mummy, and I spend a good chunk of the summer months chasing down my kids, slathering them with white goop and begging them to wear swim […]
