Wish there was an app to do all your holiday shopping? Luckily, we’ve done the groundwork for you to please all the techies on your list. These innovative new products are changing the way we communicate, create and listen to music, work out, and even make tea. 1. Chromecast: Give the gift of streaming for less than $40. Plug this tiny device into your TV’s HDMI […]
Don’t leave your furry friends off your list! These picks will surely get tails wagging (plus a little something for your favorite animal-lovers). 1. “Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland: Described as “a collection of the timeless lessons we can learn from man’s best friend,” this heartwarming photo book will put a smile on any dog-lover’s face—and remind us of things we sometimes […]
Wrigleyville is so much more than baseball and beer. This historic Chicago neighborhood is steeped in tradition, especially at Wrigley Field. A small but vibrant neighborhood, Wrigleyville is overflowing with both new and old favorites for dining, shopping and entertainment. Bring the family for a Cubs game, of course, but make sure you get there […]
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Not even a towering April storm front could stop two-time Grammy winner Ben Harper from coming to town. As a board member and long-time supporter of LIFT, a nonprofit organization that helps community members achieve economic stability, Harper was going to do whatever it took to make their annual benefit concert in Lincoln Park. Fresh […]
Just because you have your beauty routine down to a science, doesn’t mean you don’t have a few bad habits that you could stand to kick. Breaking these habits will make you more beautiful in the long run, so here are 7 good reasons to finally make some changes. 1. Washing your hair everyday No […]
Danni Allen, the 26-year-old advertising account coordinator from Wheeling, left “The Biggest Loser” 121 pounds lighter and $250,000 richer. As a member of Jillian Michaels‘ white team, Danni had a rocky start on the Ranch. Her team members were eliminated one by one each week, leaving her to fight for herself against the larger red […]
What’s the ultimate gift that kids beg for every year? A pet. Most often a puppy, but really anything cute and cuddly seems to do the trick. If this was the big year you finally caved and got that new puppy, there are a few things to note. Whether it’s a shelter dog or […]
