The blowout trend has made its way to The Glen. Ten Friends Blow Dry & Style House, which opened in March, includes 10 blow dry stations and a brow and lash bar where you can get glam before your next event or even your wedding. Ten Friends also obtained their liquor license so guests can enjoy […]
When you have a new baby or a couple of small children at home, getting to the gym can be challenging — to put it mildly. Even if you can muster the motivation, there’s the issue of childcare. Remove at least one obstacle to staying fit by signing up for one of these cool classes […]
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Takes Date Night to Another Level Move over, date night. Date day is where it’s at. If you’re looking to spend some daylight with your special someone, check out the romantic experiences offered at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Covering 1,300 acres in the scenic Wisconsin […]
There’s been some buzz on beauty blogs recently about a totally new and surprising use for red lipstick. Swipe it under eyes and it instantly neutralizes dark circles! We tested the lipstick hack, and sure enough, a drugstore tube of red did more to help under-eye darkness than many pricey eye creams. It got us […]
The North Shore offers residents ample outdoor recreation opportunities with beautiful Lake Michigan to the east and the Cook County Forest Preserves to the west. Too hot or cold to take your fitness routine outside? Check out some of our favorite indoor spots to blast calories year round. Fitness Studios Winnetka Fitness Together 546B Lincoln […]
Wilmette Tailors & Cleaners, owned by Kurt and Rita Raggi, will celebrate 85 years in business this June. Throughout the month, the business will give a free cleaning to any customer with an invoice ending in “85” or “16.” Rita believes the company stands out because an owner is always available to assist customers, and they […]
Medical marijuana dispensaries have begun opening throughout Chicagoland and across the state, leaving Illinois residents to wonder whether legalization of recreational marijuana could follow. Interested in the benefits of marijuana without the high? Check out the latest beauty trend — products that harness the healing and nourishing properties of hemp. Hemp is missing THC, the […]
Does “sensory deprivation” sound more like a torture technique than a relaxation experience? If closing yourself up in a small room or tank with limited light while you lie in supremely salty water doesn’t sound appealing, you’re probably not alone. Floating, the more common term for the experience, definitely makes it seem more whimsical. Go […]
Hit 180 Fitness is bringing tailored low-impact, high-intensity fitness classes and training to Northfield. Located in the Mybody Complex, Hit 180 Fitness offers a variety of classes as well as a broad range of personal training offerings, including boxing, small group, in-home, sport-specific, and even fitness training for kids. Whatever your end goal, Hit 180 Fitness’ experienced team of […]
The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2016 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award to First Bank of Highland Park. For 60 years, First Bank of Highland Park, locally-owned and operated, has stood by their tagline: “Where Community is First.” In 2015, the bank supported 38 nonprofits and employees volunteered more than 2,500 hours. The […]
