Too Green to be True?

What’s greener than a golf course? Emerald, mint and every-shade-of-green-in-between stretch sublimely to the horizon. There is no doubt of its beauty. In fact, up to 70% of course-side residents enjoy the view more than playing the actual game of golf. But the golf course, which has long been the greenest symbol in our suburban […]

A Guide to Going Green: Tips to Get Past Your Guilt

It’s the Tao of Kermit: It isn’t easy being green. Maybe you see the signs—“eco-friendly,” “organic” and “all-natural” and get overwhelmed by the choices. Or maybe you already do a lot to go green but feel like it’s never enough. Get over yourself already. “I like to think of ‘green’ on a continuum,” says Cecelia […]

Building Green

Green construction is a hot topic. After the economy tanked last year, high-end “green” homes and condos still sold. Our President prioritizes environmentally correct solutions. Growing numbers of North Shore professionals are adding an expertise in green living to their credentials. Our children think as environmentalists, and they push us to build for a greener […]

Green Your Child's Lunchbox With a Green Bag Lunch

We all worry about what our children eat—especially when they’re in school and far from our watchful, health-conscious eyes. Lucky for us, so do North Shore parents Anne Weber and Dave Feinberg, founders of the Evanston-based Green Bag Lunch program. Green Bag Lunch brings green into your child’s lunchtime cuisine, offering an easy solution for […]