Charge your mobile device on the go with this pocket-sized portable power charger. Its 2800mAh battery capacity yields two full charges for your smartphone, so you’ll never be caught dead again. Powerocks Magicsticks also charge cameras, GPS devices, MP3 players and more. Enter to win one of four Powerocks portable chargers, which are compatible with […]
At age 23, Lindsay Avner underwent a risk-reducing double mastectomy because her family history and genetic testing indicated she had a high chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Her great-grandmother and grandmother both passed away after battling cancer, and as a young girl she watched her own mother fight the disease. Avner, now 31, made a bold personal decision […]
Leonidas Chocolate Café is finally open in their brand new location in Evanston. Owner Marie Douailly is often found behind the counter, pulling the perfect cappuccinos and overseeing the beautiful new space. How we’ve missed their addictively rich hot chocolate, crusty chocolate croissants, Belgian waffles and dessert crepes. Just in time for holiday giving, the […]
Finally, everything you love about Valslist.com right on your phone! Make It Better’s Val Haller, who worked closely with her son on the project, says that her playlist-building app is truly one of the first apps geared toward busy adults. If you don’t have time to discover new music on your own, Val does the […]
Eager to stock up on good karma points before the end of the year? It’s not too late to round up the family and do a good deed. This time of year, we talk extensively about the spirit of giving, but often lose ourselves—and our children—to the holiday of getting. Giving starts at home, and […]
I’m a food tourist. I spend part of every vacation dragging my family to visit the local food markets and grocery stores. Nothing in Paris makes me happier than the organic market on the Rue de Raspail, where I can happily ogle the goat cheeses for hours. And no trip to New York could be […]
With you and the kids on an extended vacation, it’s time to break out the phones for the good-giving apps. During the long morning commute, kids’ sports games, and time spent sitting in the carpool lane, we’re all guilty of being glued to our phones. And with an app for everything, our phone and tablet […]
Families, grandparents and kids will all find something they love among the more than 30 musical and theatrical performances at this New Year’s Eve celebration. Don’t worry about the chill—the seven indoor venues hosting First Night Evanston events are located within a short distance of Evanston’s Raymond Park, which is bordered by Chicago and Hinman […]
‘Tis the season for gifting. In the weeks leading up to the holidays, we rack our brains for the perfect gift ideas. We make lists, scour aisles and hide presents bought in July. There’s nothing better than seeing our children or grandchildren’s faces as they open the box with the one gift they really wanted. […]
The holidays are busy, especially if you’re the host. House guests. Menus. Cooking. Lists. Fatigue…and then you hit the wall. For me, this usually occurs halfway through. I’ve been known to sneak up to my bedroom for a nap (maybe they’ll think I’m at the grocery store), or I’ll quietly slip out the door with […]
