People look forward to the Super Bowl every year for two reasons: a love of football and a love of those very expensive, very entertaining commercials that get everyone talking. Believe me I know all about it. I’ve written the ads, critiqued the ads for major networks and enjoyed the sport of advertising for many […]
OK. It’s time for me to fess up. I haven’t actually exercised since I ran the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12. Seriously. At first I told myself it was to let my body heal. And then it was because after running 26.2 miles, nothing seemed like it was good enough. I mean if I can’t […]
OK girls, it’s time to put last year’s dietary transgressions behind us. Let’s not waste time feeling guilty about our indulgences. Holidays, family, and tradition make for special occasions that are worth the extra calories. But we can’t feast all the time. Let’s welcome the New Year with a new habit: keeping a food journal. […]
When the number on the thermometer is smaller than your pants size, you know it’s cold. We need bowls of warm chili to counteract all that is unpleasant outside. So send us your recipes! We’re looking for three kinds: Traditional meat (Texas, Cincinnati or your famous Riverwoods Red Chili) Chicken or white (sometimes called California […]
Most cliches don’t attain their status without containing at least a grain of truth. So when Betsy Westhoff founded her consulting company out of her home office, the busy entrepreneur knew she’d need ground rules to stop work time from consuming her family time. Because all work and no play makes Betsy Westhoff a very […]
