This Father’s Day, take Dad to an ale or barbecue festival in Chicago before heading to Pride Fest. You can also enjoy a relaxing evening at Ravinia or visit Itasca for a Scottish festival. And if you still need a gift, we’ve got you covered. Chicago Ale Fest June 17-18 Chicago Treat Dad to an […]
Believe it or not, Memorial Day Weekend is here and filled with festivals, a cookout and a show kids will love. But, most importantly, there are a few ways to honor our servicemen and -women with local parades and memorials. Mole de Mayo May 27-29 Chicago Head out to Pilsen for this festival that will decide […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day (last-minute shoppers can find our gift guide here) and these events are all about spending time with Mom or giving her some much-deserved time to herself. International Bodyflight Association Indoor Skydiving Competition May 6-7 Rosemont Some of the best skydivers and wind tunnel flyers in the world (ages 6 to 60s) […]
Mother’s Day brunch? A fabulous dinner? A day at the spa? Shopping to your heart’s content? Special events just for Mom? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a traditional Mother’s Day buffet or a Mother’s Day tea, a weekend golf package, a painting party or a day of pampering, Chicago’s North Shore Convention […]
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to find that perfect gift to either spoil Mom or make her life a little easier (or both!). Our gift guide takes the guesswork out of shopping so you’ll have more time to spend with the moms in your life (and your kiddos if you’re a […]
“Becoming a mother is one of life’s most amazing and challenging experiences.” I hear this from so many of the North Shore mothers we meet at our paint and sip studio, Pinot’s Palette, where they come for some fun “me” time with friends and family. One of the moms I met last week told me, […]
This weekend is all about celebrating love, not only with a significant other but also friends and family. Fortunately, three annual events are returning to Chicago and the suburbs just in time for those making last-minute Valentine’s Day plans. Here are five things to do this Valentine’s Day weekend: Valentine’s Day Classes at Pinot’s Palette Feb. […]
Chocolate and flowers are good, but a Valentine’s Day gift that gives back is great. These five companies have products your Valentine will love and you can feel good about giving. 1. Shop For Good Our very own Shop For Good is a great place to look for a Valentine’s Day gift. Through Feb. 15, your purchase […]
For those of us who will take any excuse to eat breakfast for dinner, enjoy a nice stack of pancakes or treat yourself to waffles a la mode, here’s your chance! It’s National Maple Syrup Day and we’ve got you covered with these scrumptious recipes from well known food bloggers and YouTubers. 1. Chocolate Chip, […]
Update your holiday party look with this Maison Common jacket from Frances Heffernan. Complete your outfit with a red snake skin clutch and bow heels. Black Bow Heels, Paule Ka Paris Jacket, Maison Common Black Pants, Maison Common Red Snake Skin Clutch, Ling Wu
