Solve your biggest beauty problems with these simple treatments made with foods and oils you can find around the house. Perfect for smoothing and hydrating skin, thickening tresses and all-over cleansing, these natural “products” will prep your skin and hair for summer months. Use high-quality, organic ingredients when you can, and always test the solution […]
Helping low-income urban families find long-term success can be challenging. That’s probably why Scott and Natalie Manke felt such a strong calling to do so in Rogers Park 10 years ago. The Mankes lived in the community for a year, to better understand its needs, before founding the faith-based Family Empowerment Centers (FEC) on […]
Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]
You’ll soon be making the wardrobe switch from sweaters and jeans to shorts and sleeveless tops. We sought out to find the best self-tanners to transform your ghostly face and milky white limbs into bronze beauties. From mousses to towelettes, these products suit just about anyone’s desperate need for a little color before summer officially […]
You might not police your teen’s phone with great rigor, but maybe you should. It’s easier than ever for a kid with an iTunes account to get in over his head—sex, violence, drinking, gambling, poor body image—you name it and you can find an app that supports very adult behavior. Here are 10 you might […]
It’s nearing that time of year: diplomas, graduation gowns, tearful goodbyes and new frontiers. So how does one find that perfect “over the top” graduation gift, one that is fun but thoughtful, sentimental but practical, and above all leaves a lasting impression? No worries, we’ve got you covered! But a word to the wise, some […]
Are you planning your child’s upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah or other milestone celebration? Use that coming-of-age event as a means to give back. Mitzvah events on the North Shore have long been known for their fun, festive parties shared with family and friends. And while Rabbi Steven Lowenstein of Glencoe’s Temple Am Shalom says he’s […]
Heavy spring rains have left us feeling damp and dreary—but rest assured, warmer days are on the way, with promises of open windows and fresh-air adventures.
Does this scenario sound familiar? Kate and Jim are settling onto the couch, finally able to relax after a long day. “Hey,” Jim grins. “Wanna have sex?” Kate looks at him with exasperation. She loves her husband, but she just sat down and, unfortunately, nothing about her is pulsating with desire. “Not really,” she answers […]
A group of female toymakers is on a mission to help develop future women leaders in careers dominated by men. And they’re doing it by promoting toys that require the imagination and critical thinking skills of science, technology, engineering and math, otherwise known as STEM. Play is a child’s work Through creative play, children […]
