Of every recipe I’ve ever shared, this has to be the most popular. You’ll only spend 10 minutes assembling ingredients and then it’s into the oven. An immersion blender makes quick work of pureeing the soup. Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 6-8 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered 1 pound parsnips, peeled and quartered 1 […]
We’ve updated our list of the 25 must-have apps. These are the ones we use again and again to save us money and time (or waste a little time and brain cells, if we’re being totally honest). We’ve also noted which apps also work on iPads. Let the downloads begin! Communication Just using your […]
Pressure is four unfilled stockings hanging from my fireplace. Plus the big gifts that I need to buy for my children and husband, and then my list of parents, friends, siblings, nieces and nephews—all whom need a thoughtful gift with that “wow” factor. For everyone who has ever thought, “Well, maybe he’ll like it,” […]
You never thought it would get here, but now October 9 is looming in sight. All those miles, all the sweat and it’s almost time to run your 26.2 miles. Nervous? Of course! So here are a few last minute tips from veteran runner and North Shore running coach, Christy Coughlin. Get ready to run! […]
Anyone who has ever been to a charity event with North Shore families knows that it’s easy to be stunned by all the gorgeous, stylish women living in our communities. But what really makes some of these women beautiful is their generosity and commitment to supporting organizations that touch lives. For our Best Dressed issue […]
Make these while you’re cooking dinner, then send the drumsticks to school in a microwave-safe container with an ice pack—they’re delicious cold or hot. Serves: 6 (2 drumsticks per serving) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2/3 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1-2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 12 chicken […]
If you have a teenager, chances are you spend a lot of time talking to other parents about college admissions. The rumors, (he got in where?) the fear (she had a 5.23 GPA and got 12 rejections) and the sport (crew is the ticket to the Ivies) come up again and again. College admissions is […]
A calm classroom equals a productive one. Jai and Joy Luster believed in that idea enough to launch a nonprofit foundation in 2007 to develop a curriculum—The Calm Classroom—that leads students through breathing, stretching and concentration exercises during transitions in the school day. “Classroom management is the biggest problem most teachers face,” says Jai, talking […]
Women’s sports have grown exponentially since 1972 when Title IX banned sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.
Could a rental dress work for you? We recently wrote an article about renting dresses and accessories for formal occasions. Hmmm. I had two dressy benefits, two weeks apart and with guest overlap. Time to try a dress rental for Better or Bust. I used Rent the Runway and chose a black Christian Siriano […]
