This video tip shows you how to setup your iPhone (or iPad), desktop and web calendars to sync so a change made to one appears on the others. Part 3 of our 5-part series: How to Sync Your iPhone Calendar. Did you learn something new in that short, awesome video? Please share the love […]
I admit it, I was “unfriended.” Like many on Facebook today, I chose to rebut a political innuendo made by a “friend” (aka, woman I barely knew who “friended” me two years ago), and she wasn’t very happy about it. The experience left me asking, what are the rules of engagement on Facebook and […]
In the battle against cancer, most women know about mammograms and Pap tests. Now two newer cancer-detection tests that you may not have heard of are gaining attention. Ultrasounds for women with dense breasts One of the first questions you’ll probably ask is “Do I have dense breasts?” It’s not easy to know, and you […]
I am not, by nature, a gadget person. But my BodyMedia armband and I? We are inseparable. BodyMedia tells me if I got a good night’s sleep. BodyMedia lets me know if I need to add ten minutes to my workout. BodyMedia nudges me to walk to school to pick up the kids, instead of […]
Debbi Platt leads a busy life. With two college-age kids and a part-time job, she still finds the time to remain active. An accomplished martial artist (she is a second degree black belt in tae kwon do), Debbi is no stranger to hard work. However, after beating skin cancer last year, she decided to […]
When Northfield’s Jill Manchester asked for a nutrition makeover, her reason stood out not for being special or different. It simply described the situation so many of us find ourselves in. “As a working mom, my time is my most valuable asset,” she wrote. “Looking back, when my three kids were young, I traded […]
Feeling inspired by the 2012 Olympic Games? Release your inner champion with some fun, easy ways to get out and get active! Go ahead and try a new sport (I highly suggest the trampoline) or bring back those soccer skills you lost after elementary school. Most importantly, have fun with it—the gold medal isn’t everything. […]
When it comes to women’s happiness, there’s nothing more likely to put a spring in your step than friendship. The research is overwhelming. Friends directly influence your stress levels, sleep habits, weight, health and even your long-term survival. Scientists and philosophers agree: social connections are the single greatest contributor to reaching that state of bliss. […]
Step into this sleek boutique and discover what makes Lake Forest native Mallory Ulaszek’s newest store so special. With a combination of high fashion finds and statement pieces, CB has something for everyone, including men. It’s a unique marriage, somewhere between a department store and boutique, featuring brands such as Helmut Lang and Elizabeth & […]
Have you ever wished you could try new, healthy products, but aren’t quite sure which ones to choose? KLUTCHclub makes it easy. Founded by busy Chicagoan Julie Bashkin, KLUTCHclub delivers curated boxes of holistic health, wellness and fitness products straight to your door every month. Each shipment contains more than $50 dollars worth of products. […]
