Give your child the most successful back-to-school launch with our best advice, ideas and tips. And help keep your school strong with our “Help Your School Toolkit.” PRESCHOOL SKILL BUILDING 25 Best Apps and Websites for Summer Skill Building Even though this is a summer list, these apps will keep your little ones learning all […]
What happened to family dinners? When I was growing up we always had family dinners. No matter where we were, or what we were doing, my mother expected us home at 6:30 p.m., hands washed, seats in chairs, ready to eat. These days, things have changed. Busy schedules, long work hours, and an influx […]
Work with Mother Nature and make smart watering decisions for your garden during the final weeks of summer.
The Wilmette Theatre turned steamy in June when Sex & the Suburbs brought “Sizzling Couples” to the stage. The expert panel gave plenty of juicy information about how couples can create fulfilling and exciting sex lives. Here are 4 ways to keep the sexual energy flowing in your relationship, including some quick tips you can […]
Once a CPA and business executive, Marlene Franke is putting aside two decades of work in the financial world to produce custom-tailored professional suits for women inspired by 1950s fashion. After launching downtown last fall, Franke is now crafting these custom suits in the North Shore. Her spring-summer 2013 collection, entitled “Pinnacle,” features several styles […]
Glenview and Northbrook devotees of The Dailey Method no longer have to trek to Kenilworth for their favorite classes. Owners Leanne Kurtzweil and Katy Kerr are bringing a new Northbrook location to Willow Festival, opening August 15. Their new location boasts a 2,800-square-foot, first-floor space right across the way from Whole Foods Market. The Dailey […]
Sweaty summer days practically demand a beachy braid. Look hot and stay cool with these low-maintenance looks that can be done at home in 10 minutes or less—perfect for a beach weekend, summer wedding or night out with friends (including a few great looks for younger girls). We scoured the web to bring you these […]
Put down the smart phones, switch off the TVs, and step away from the computers. Why? Because your health depends on it! Here are four examples of what you’re doing and how you can change it for the better: What you’re doing: staring at screens for hours on end Consequence: If you spend most of your day looking […]
Although a hook up can be fun and exciting, the expectation to put physical closeness before emotional connection can make teen girls feel awkward, confused and vulnerable. In this second segment of our teen dating series, we talk with Beth Levine, JD LCSW LLC, a North Shore therapist who works with many teens, to […]
Souvenirs are great to bring home from a summer vacation—a skin infection? Not so much. Staph and MRSA infections are on the rise, and with it, the number of people who are actively carrying these illnesses out into the community. Staph bacteria is often present on the skin, and it’s increasingly resistant to antibiotics. With […]
