Haven Youth Services has moved to a new location in Wilmette. After a recent flood, Haven was forced to move into temporary offices. Subsequently, Haven found a new place to call home. From left: Connie Berman, board member, Betsy fitzgerald, board member, Stuart Kraus Kopf, Haven board President, Dee-dee Block, Executive Director of Haven, […]
We’re all willing to go the distance to make life better for our kids, but not just any parent steps up when that distance is a 1-mile swim, a 23-mile bike ride and a 6-mile run, an Olympic triathlon. But Wilmette’s Mike and Chrissy Cornell dive right in to raise money for a cause […]
Was that SAT or ACT prep course a life-saver, or a total waste of time? A recent study by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors shows that small improvements in test scores can make a difference in college admissions, but it also indicates that the average gain from commercial test prep is small, […]
Can’t lug around that 700-page September Vogue in your purse to get you up on all the hot trends for fall? Here’s a quick-hit roundup from this year’s Glamorama, Macy’s fall charity fundraiser, which benefits the Ronald McDonald House. Outerwear If your coat isn’t making a statement—or screaming—now’s the time to fix that. And […]
Could it possibly be true? Yes, back-to-school has arrived, and the kids will be out of the house—and out of your hair—for numerous hours each weekday. After you’ve stopped turning cartwheels (and drinking bloody mary’s at the bus stop—don’t deny it), you finally can get to get back into your well-oiled school-year routine, including […]
Maybe you have an ice cream maker. But it’s probably in the basement or the garage or that cabinet that’s out-of-reach, never been used. Or maybe you’re thinking about buying one.But it seems like a lot of effort and you have to wonder: Is homemade ice cream really more special than the super-premium store-bought varieties? […]
Whether you’re looking for an easy activity to do with your kids or a way to wow guests at a dinner party, let these ice cream recipes—Fresh Peach or Rum (for adults only)—be your guide. The first is a super simple, throw-it-all-together-and-mix traditional ice cream. The second—a richer, custard-based ice cream—requires advance preparation. Fresh Peach […]
