Organizing Tips for a Beautiful Home

In need of organization inspiration? Want to quickly remove clutter so you can focus on more important things like spending quality time with your family? Then read on to find our best organizing tips for your garage, pantry and everything in between. Neat Method: 5 Tips for an Organized Home Declutter and ‘Rightsize’ Your Life in […]

5 Things to Do: April 28-30

This weekend, the Chicago Humanities Festival, a new exhibit at Anne Loucks Gallery and “My Fair Lady” at Lyric Opera of Chicago all open. Plus, shop an annual spring market and take part in a fitness class for a cause. An Evening With Marie Kondo April 28 Chicago Chicago Humanities Festival’s Springfest/17 kicks off this […]

5 Things to Do: Earth Day 2017

Celebrate Earth Day with a “trashion” show benefitting the Alliance for the Great Lakes and events in Skokie and at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, enjoy a morning of yoga and mimosas and a festival celebrating diversity. Meditation & Mimosas April 22 Evanston Whether you made it through a stressful week or simply want to learn some […]

Chicago Theater: 5 Star-Studded Shows to See in May and June

The Chicago theater scene has serious star power in May and June — with Stacy Keach embodying Ernest Hemingway in one drama, while Mike Nussbaum portrays Albert Einstein in another play. “Relativity” May 11 to June 18 The 93-year-old Mike Nussbaum is a marvel to behold, commanding stages with his nuanced performances. After playing Sigmund Freud […]

5 Things to Do: April 14-16

Spend quality time with your entire family at these Chicago events, including an Easter egg hunt, Earth Day celebration and spring festival. Great Chicago Egg Hunt April 14 Chicago The first Great Chicago Egg Hunt, presented by Medieval Times and the Chicago Park District, will take place this weekend at Maggie Daley Park. More than […]

Set Sail This Spring With These 8 Nautical Novels

There’s nothing quite like a good book to quench your thirst for adventure, and what could be more romantic and exciting than seafaring tales of voyage and discovery across the open ocean? These eight novels will transport you straight to the ship’s deck. Close your eyes and you just might hear the crashing waves and feel the salty […]

How to Choose the Best Cruise for Your Family

There’s nothing quite like looking out your “hotel” room window and seeing open sea for miles. Whether you’re a cruise regular or considering a first-time voyage, there are a number of decisions you need to make to ensure you choose the perfect cruise. Do you love the idea of vacation where you’re always on the […]

5 Things to Do: April 7-9

A new exhibit will open at the Chicago History Museum this weekend and Historic Wagner Farm will host Baconfest. Plus, a new art show will open at Navy Pier, an improv troupe is set to perform at Gorton, and a fashion show will raise money for an Illinois Holocaust Museum committee. Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear […]

Eco-Friendly Getaways Near Chicago

Looking for a place to escape within driving distance of the Chicago area? How about some family-friendly venues and destinations that support a “go green” initiative? These great getaways near Chicago are all within a five hour drive. Plus, find tips for reducing the carbon footprint of your travel at carbonfund.org. Going Green in Wisconsin […]