From a colorful stack of the classics you loved as a child to a doll with a big-hearted mission, these goods guarantee smiles from kids of all ages. Yoobi Mini Gel Pen, 24 Pack — Multicolor, $15 For every set purchased, one is donated to a high-need school in the United States. Two Bros Bows […]
Gizmos and gadgets so impossibly cool you’ll turn green with giver’s remorse. (On that note, buy two — one for them, and one for you. Every one of these gifts gives back in awesome ways so you can justify it!) Relay Cellphone Alternative, $50 This cellphone/walkie-talkie hybrid offers safe, screen-free communication between tweens and teens […]
The holiday shopping season is here, and we have the ultimate list of sales and events at local stores in Chicago. Here is your exclusive preview — get out and support local business both in person and online this weekend! Athletic The Runner’s Edge 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette Black Friday: Spend $100 and receive a […]
When Mariam Naficy founded Minted.com, the online stationery retailer, in 2007, she “felt a little chicken” about testing her new business model. She was already a successful businesswoman. She’d received an MBA from Stanford and sold her first startup, the online cosmetics company Eve.com, for more than $100 million in cash. But she loved the idea she had for […]
When Mariam Naficy founded Minted.com, the online stationery retailer, in 2007, she “felt a little chicken” about testing her new business model. She was already a successful businesswoman. She’d received an MBA from Stanford and sold her first startup, the online cosmetics company Eve.com, for more than $100 million in cash. But she loved the idea she had for […]
Whether you’re eager to do a deeper dive into the diversity that surrounds us here in Chicago or excited to explore your own roots, you don’t have to go far to experience the season from a new perspective. Start with the Museum of Science and Industry’s annual Christmas Around the World extravaganza, on display from […]
Off the hook for hosting this year? Being a good guest is every bit as important. Here’s how to ensure you’re always at the top of the list. Bring a Hostess Gift Please, no scented candles. You want to be invited back, don’t you? Some Like It Hot: Our new favorite hot sauces, from Phoenix’s […]
Off the hook for hosting this year? Being a good guest is every bit as important. Here’s how to ensure you’re always at the top of the list. Bring a Hostess Gift Please, no scented candles. You want to be invited back, don’t you? Some Like It Hot: Our new favorite hot sauces, from Phoenix’s […]
Even the most seasoned home entertainer could use a little backup. “When hosting a party, you should always remember to ‘BE A GUEST!’” says Jodi Fyfe, founder and CEO of Paramount Events. “Hire others to do the work and clean up.” Need a little more direction? Here’s how to be the host with the most this holiday season. […]
As I drove my kids to school recently, I marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the fall trees — the brilliant oranges, yellows, and reds at their peak right now as we move into November. Blink, though, and it’s gone! Having lived in Chicago much of my life, I know how fleeting this season is […]
