Summer Hair Care Tips and Tricks
The Push to Play: Kids, Sports and Competition
Are you your kid’s biggest superfan? Each year, about 35 million children play organized sports. If you ask kids why they play, most just want to have fun. In fact, according to a study by Michigan State University’s Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, 65 percent of kids say they want to be with […]
Guide to a Great Party: Chicago Blackhawks Playoff Games
With just a game or two to go, the Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up to hoist the Stanley Cup. There’s no better time than now to have family and friends over to watch the big game. Here are a few tips to make it a great party: Show your team spirit. Chances are, everyone will […]
4 Ways to Nurture a Love of Nature
Turn your little ones into nature lovers with these fun activities—no batteries required. Become an Animal Detective It sounds simple, but one of the best ways to help kids appreciate a love of nature is to take them on a walk,” says Rafael Rosa, Vice President of Education at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. “You […]
Sexy Resources, Classes and Retreats for Couples
Women and men of the North Shore long to have a better connection with their partners, but they don’t always know how to go about it. Here’s a list of resources ranging from websites to exotic retreats that can help revitalize your relationship and make life more exciting. Sexy Website: GetLusty.com Founded by Chicagoans Erica […]
Hook Ups: A Girl's Perspective on Teen Dating
The rules of high-school romance are much different now than they were in our day. Technology and changing values have shaken up the courting protocol we old-timers used to call dating. Based on interviews with two groups of girls—juniors Abby, Kate and Maddy from New Trier, and seniors Megan, Claire and Rachel from Loyola (names […]
Help Kids Cut Through the Clutter
Letting go of long-forgotten belongings can be tough for kids. Like adults, children form emotional attachments to things, because they connect their stuff with the people and experiences that brought them together. The late Fred Rogers, host of the PBS series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” once said, “The best thing about things is they remind […]
Fresh: Cos Bar in Highland Park
This Aspen-based luxury cosmetics and skincare boutique comes to Highland Park on the heels of the closing of Saks Fifth Avenue. The store will offer high-end brands, such as Laura Mercier, Tom Ford, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Dior and many more. Known for their super smart, professional staff and standout customer service, Cos Bar is […]
Father's Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is right around the corner. This year, don’t get your husband or father the usual shirt and tie. Instead, we’ve come up with a few personalized gift ideas that will fit the bill, no matter if the dad in your life is a gadget guy or simply loves lounging. Sophisticated […]
Cross Training for Runners
Sometimes less (running) is more… As the warmer weather beckons us to put our running feet into motion, be cautionary of overuse injuries that too often occur when our training is focused solely on our standard morning 3 mile run. Whatever the case, be it the serious runner or weekend warrior, cross training is a […]
