Temperatures are sub-zero, and everyone seems to be coming down with something. But is what you (or your kids) have treatable with antibiotics? Or should you simply let it run its course? Put simply, colds and many other upper respiratory infections, as well as some ear infections, are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Antibiotics will […]
No matter your specialty, everyone has their own unique set of skills and talents, education and experiences that come together to form your own brand. What’s your brand? In this 20-minute video fromRE:WORK IV, Kirsten Zoub—serial entrepreneur, business and personal transformation coach, and speaker and group facilitator at Dasein—will help you discover and refine your […]
For the working woman on the go, there’s no better fashion accessory than a chic carryall. And with more demands and less time, we need a bag that does more than simply get us from point A to point B. It’s important to keep things organized and easy to access, and with designers working to […]
It’s never too late or too hard to make a change for the better. We asked Katherine Kiefer, native Midwesterner and principal of West Elevation Architects in Steamboat Springs, Colo., for some common sense ideas on how to become more environmentally friendly on the homefront. 1. Add a dimmer light switch Just dimming a halogen light by 10 percent will […]
I left Facebook for four months, and everyone I know got married. Or so it seemed. My Newsfeed, that first page you see when you log on, was littered with proposal stories, engagement photos, perfectly lit wedding shots and more exclamation points than I care to remember. I’m young yet; at 23, I’m just settling […]
Charge your mobile device on the go with this pocket-sized portable power charger. Its 2800mAh battery capacity yields two full charges for your smartphone, so you’ll never be caught dead again. Powerocks Magicsticks also charge cameras, GPS devices, MP3 players and more. Enter to win one of four Powerocks portable chargers, which are compatible with […]
With so many music performances available to North Shore residents, it is important to understand how the expectations of audiences have changed. Previously, audiences of classical music were expected to dress formally, sit quietly and never clap between movements of a piece. An impenetrable wall separated performers and audience members. Today, most classical musicians […]
Attention, shoppers! Before your next trip down to the city, check out Shop Chicago Chic, an easy-to-use online shopping guide created by our former Editor in Chief Laura Hine.
If you love all things that glitter, then you must stop by the new Juniper Boutique.
Need a little inspiration for holiday décor? The homes featured on last year’s Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Winter Wonderwalk gave us more than a few ideas for adding holiday cheer into your home. 1. Draping holiday ornaments around a chandelier adds a touch of whimsy to this North Shore French country kitchen. 2. Consider white […]
