Out of ideas for that perfect, personalized gift? Look no further. Here are some of our favorites. For the sentimentalist Celebrate family roots with a custom family tree. This unique personalized artwork features the family name, year and a bird for each family member. Printed on stretch canvas and framed, available in three sizes. […]
If asked, the mom in your life will probably tell you she wants nothing more than a homemade card and a hug for Mother’s Day.
Chocolate makes most women’s hearts pitter-patter a little faster; especially on Valentine’s Day. These chocolate shops on the North Shore are splurge worthy.
Eve Alfillé won’t reveal her age. “My mother-in-law told me people tend to discount you when you’re of a certain age,” she says. But Alfillé’s eye-popping jewelry designs ensure that no one will be discounting her any time soon. For a woman of a certain age, Alfillé has the energy of a college student. The […]
We know — sometimes, a gift card just won’t do. At the same time, just what the heck do you get Aunt Lydia, cousin Hank or your daughter’s Norwegian roommate who’ll be spending the holidays at your house? We’ve got you covered. We’re your personal shopper this season – something useful, maybe a bit […]
The poor economy means food pantries and other service agencies are seeing extraordinarily high demand for food and other items, and here’s how you can help this holiday season. Catholic Charities of Lake County, based in Waukegan, had 12,000 families register to receive Christmas gifts last year. This year, the number is 13,000. The […]
My father-in-law is a proud owner of a singing fish plaque. My husband periodically wears his Mickey Mouse golf tie, which thrills our children. I still consider “Real Men Change Diapers” to be a classic T-shirt slogan. When it come to Father’s Day gifts, anything goes. In the tradition of wacky and tacky, here […]
