As day camps and summer jobs begin to wind down, it is evident that the new school year is around the corner. What better way to fuel the excitement than with a school supply shopping spree? The clean, organized look of new binders, shiny mechanical pencils and fresh notebooks is hard for anyone to resist. […]
Have you ever sat through a dull meeting daydreaming about abandoning office life to turn your love of baking, decorating, fashion design or some other creative hobby into a lucrative business? There may be bumps along the road, but it can be done. Read on for strategies to increase your chances of success. 1. Imagine […]
We’ve updated our list of the 25 must-have apps. These are the ones we use again and again to save us money and time (or waste a little time and brain cells, if we’re being totally honest). We’ve also noted which apps also work on iPads. Let the downloads begin! Communication Just using your […]
Etsy is an international online mecca for all things handmade, art, or vintage, and with the holidays upon us, it’s a great resource to find that one-of-a-kind gift. However, with hundreds of thousands of merchants, Etsy can be intimidating to navigate. To simplify your search, try these tips: Be as specific as possible in your […]
Born in Germany and currently living in Wilmette, jewelry designer Jutta Hilpuesch recently launched her Good Luck Elephant leather wrap bracelets. Jutta’s business, The Lucky Elephant, stemmed from her passion for art and design and a sweet spot for the gentle gray animals. Each bracelet features a button closure or charm depicting an elephant with […]
Luckily for your wardrobe and home, recycled fashion no longer translates to outdated hand-me-downs or mothball-infused thrift store buys. Designers and retailers are clearly thinking outside the blue bin and crafting accessories made from some unusual recycled materials—from bottle caps and gum wrappers to downright garbage! Read on for MIBs’ list of notable local favorite […]
