Finally, the North Shore has an array of bike shops to match the high-quality paths and enthralling scenery. Joie de Velo in Lake Bluff stocks everything from ultra-high-end racing bikes to solid cruisers, including brands such as Pearson and Baum that you won’t find anywhere else in the country. “We don’t stock anything we wouldn’t […]
Cycling is a great form of exercise that almost everyone can take part in regardless of their medical history. It can be done on a variety roads as well as both paved and off-road trails. If you are interested in taking to the roads, here are some key points to keep in mind: Ride […]
If you’re looking for the latest trend in North Shore fashion, we’ve found it in this Libertyville foursome. Sex-&-the-City-style foursome Kim Struik, Debbie Broughton, Beth Kraft and Heather Scheuneman of Libertyville have channeled their woman power into the fashion company Revelari. Stylish shirts and totes are branded with empowering words like Courageous, Adventurous and […]
Can we lose weight? Can you? We’re giving five diet programs a try so either follow along, or jump in and give one a go with us! Our diets will start Monday, May 2 and we’ll give regular updates on how they’re going and report our final tally of pounds lost. Results will be announced […]
The sneezy season is back. Runny noses, itchy eyes, and sneeze after sneeze after springtime sneeze. What’s a mom to do if your child is affected by tree pollens, grasses or molds? Tests and a full evaluation and diagnosis are critical, says Dr. Sai Nimmagadda, a Highland Park allergy and asthma specialist and a […]
Jennifer Koutouras was fed up with digging through her bag after a workout. So she teamed up with Kendra Cunningham, her Kenilworth neighbor, to invent a three-shelved bag that will hang or stand in a gym locker, storing shoes, cosmetics and wet clothes. Better yet, five percent of the annual profits go to Girls in […]
A group finds dream analysis can change reality for the better. For nearly two decades, Tuesday nights have been sacred to a group of five North Shore women who gather each week to plumb the depths of their dreams. Originally brought together as strangers, their common bond was a desire for the deep personal […]
Try the Sideways Plank Twist. When most people think “core,” they think abdominal muscles. They try endless sit-ups and crunches to flatten their bellies and smooth their mid-section, but crunches alone won’t give you the perfect core. Instead, try this plank twist to work all the muscle groups from the hips to the shoulders […]
My Best Friend’s Closet, a new consignment shop in Highland Park, has thrown open the doors to closets around the North Shore and plucked out the most current, trendy pieces, including Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Manolo Blahniks and Frye boots. Prices for the almost-new fashion—almost nothing older than two years—are usually about a third to half […]
We loved running in January, when the crunch of the snow underfoot made us smile. We had fun with ice cleats in the February cold. But now we just want sun and warmth. Until spring arrives, you can keep motivated by adding these accessible adventures to your running. Be One with Nature Two nice options are the […]
