As far as family restaurant dining is concerned, there’s far more to life than the drive-thru window. Of course, it isn’t always easy to wrangle a family of five out of the car and into a nice restaurant, but it’s well worth it.
Word-of-mouth wisdom among like-minded friends, neighbors, colleagues, moms, sisters, cousins, aunts and women living in the same community is powerful. Where else can you tap into community happenings? Support local businesses who give back? Be inspired by outstanding women along the North Shore doing amazing things for their families, communities, charities and so many others? […]
Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts at one of our many area apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Round up the family, and keep reading for our comprehensive guide to harvest time fun on the farm: Ziegler’s Orchard Bacon Road 1/4 ml. S of l20 & 2ml W of Haninesville 32363 […]
Grill these tasty Cuban sandwiches at the picnic. Assemble them at home—even a day ahead—then keep them cold until ready to heat up. Serves: 4 Total time: 40 minutes. 30 minutes to assemble,10 minutes to grill. Complete the menu: Corn, Black Bean and Red Pepper Salad; lemon ice for dessert Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (** […]
We’re all willing to go the distance to make life better for our kids, but not just any parent steps up when that distance is a 1-mile swim, a 23-mile bike ride and a 6-mile run, an Olympic triathlon. But Wilmette’s Mike and Chrissy Cornell dive right in to raise money for a cause […]
Chances are, your kids have already torn through all the “Harry Potter” books, seen the new movie and devoured the “Twilight” series. Maybe you have, too. If so, never fear: We’ve got enough demons, dragons, magicians and ghosts to keep a family busy for the rest of the summer. I’ve created a list of the […]
Your family seems to be perfect,” 13-year-old Philip declared as we sat eating perfectly unhealthy food with several of my children at Mustard’s Last Stand. “But I like being with you anyway,” he added. I snorted and choked on a fry. Philip spent enough time in our messy home, with our six children and barely […]
What didn’t I do? What did I miss? the mother silently despairs, as she surveys the circle of experts seated in her child’s therapist’s office. Why do we need all of this help? Stomach churning, she slumps back, trying to disappear into the chintz loveseat behind her husband. The tears leak out as she […]
So many of our clients ask us what they should do about all their home movies that are now in outdated, difficult to view formats. Family Legacy Productions recommends considering future use, longevity and having high-quality backups. DVD is, of course, the current standard, though this will surely evolve. One drawback of DVD as your […]
Your daughter is perfect. She’s smart, funny, and has friends. At her demanding North Shore high school, she’s taking advanced classes and getting great grades. She’s also an athlete and active volunteer. Really, quite accomplished. Except lately, you’re starting to get a parent vibe that maybe perfection is taking a toll on your child. […]
