This month, we continue to celebrate the North Shore’s women of fashion while highlighting their stylish picks for the holiday season. From shoes to jewels, this month’s group of boutique owners can easily dress any woman from head to toe. Lori Miller and Brandi Secher Shirise was opened by Brandi Secher and Lori Miller’s mother, […]
Teenagers face a lot of pressure. They’re expected to succeed academically, fill their schedules with multiple extracurricular activities and handle pressure from both peers and family. All of this while their brains are still developing and they’re deciding exactly who they are and what they want to be. Keeping that in mind, it’s not surprising […]
If you’re returning to the workforce after time away, answering the “What do I really want to do?” question can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. In a panel presentation at Make It Better Media’sRE:WORK IV conference, local experts Sue Blue, Eve Bremen and Marjie Killeen shared their paths to finding fulfilling […]
The Christmas stockings are the first things I will grab if our home ever catches on fire. I love them more than all the family silver, art and jewelry put together—probably because I invested far more of my time making them than I invested in acquiring the other things. But most importantly, my kids love […]
If you use the services of a nanny, did you realize that you are required to pay taxes just like any employer would? Many parents are not aware of their responsibilities around “nanny taxes.” So we asked Laura Weiland, president of The Nanny Tax Company, a tax preparation company in Park Ridge, for the scoop. […]
Many families are so separated geographically that the holiday season offers them the only opportunity to gather, celebrate and reflect. These family gatherings also give you the chance to observe subtle changes that come with aging—especially with parents. Has dad’s driving ability diminished? Did mom forget her favorite pie recipe? Is the house becoming too difficult for them to […]
Menopause is rarely considered a sexy time of life. But, armed with advice from two top North Shore gynecologists, I’m here to change that. Here’s what you need to know about how menopause can affect your sex life, and what you should do to continue to enjoy it. Better Sleep Means Better Sex Hormone changes don’t directly affect a woman’s libido, but […]
You’ve landed a job interview. Congratulations! Now, all you’ve got to do is nail it. One of the most well-received and highly ranked panels from RE:WORK IV was the Human Resources Cage Match. The panel included Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, President of 2nd Career Consulting, andBeth Facette-Dent of Dept. 11. Take a few tips from these […]
Morton Schapiro knows a bit about power, though he’s reluctant to talk about it. As president of Northwestern University, consistently ranked among the best undergraduate and research institutions in the nation, Schapiro (known as Morty to students) wields influence over the nation’s future best and brightest. And, in his five-year tenure at the university, he’s […]
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) knows what it takes to walk the halls of power in Washington, D.C. Kirk serves on the Committees on Appropriations, Banking, Housing and Urban Development and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as well as the Special Committee on Aging. But it was climbing the 45 steps to reach the U.S. […]
