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 […]
Shop for treasures and support local artists at Andersonville Galleria’s first suburban location in Evanston. You’ll find jewelry, fine artwork, photography, ceramics, handmade scarves and even gourmet foods from more than 40 local artists and vendors. After five successful years at the original location, owner Holly Elzinga decided to bring the charm of fair trade […]
Don’t have time to run your pooch over to the groomer? Certified dog groomer Susan Gottlieb will come to you with her new mobile dog grooming business, Cleanhound Grooming. This grooming station on wheels includes hydro-massage baths, shampoo and conditioning treatments, blowouts, pedicures and de-shed treatments—and she tops it off with a cute bow or […]
As the weather gets nicer, golf courses all over start to pack ’em in.
Rock this stylish bracelet to show your support for the causes you believe in. Adding a “shining little glimmer of hope into the lives of all who wrap the [bracelets] around their wrists” was the concept Nicole LaCross had in mind when creating her Chicago-based company, Wrist Wishes. LaCross was inspired to start the company […]
Summer entertaining should be relaxed and fun, but that doesn’t mean you have to forego style. We asked two entertaining experts, Stephanie Cook, owner of The Creative Planners, and Mary Rosemeyer, interior designer and owner of Eclectic Design Source, for their tips on throwing a stunning party under the stars. Pick the right cocktails […]
As a mom, I thought I had at least this one nutritional fact down cold. Dairy is great, right? I recently started doing some social media work for the National Dairy Council, talking about the benefits of dairy. I’ve always believed dairy was part of a well-balanced diet. After a recent blog post about my […]
