Our readers love to hang with their girlfriends. Two places stood out as favorites for a pampering party. For Little Girls … Girlfriends Winnetka The Scoop Girls ages 3 and up will love getting sparkly at this cozy, frilly nail and skin care salon tucked away in Hubbard Woods. The Spot Rent the one-room […]
Women can be beautiful at any age, but most of us wouldn’t mind turning back the clock to appear a few years younger. And we’d certainly like to feel energized, healthy and vibrant. Good news ladies. The fountain of youth might be as near as the master bedroom. According to neuropsychologist Dr. David Weeks, author […]
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, it’s probably not your stuff that’s the problem, it’s the way you spend your time. Marjie Killeen learned this first hand when she consulted a professional organizer—only to discover the most cluttered area of her life is her calendar. Read these tips to take control of your life and […]
The idea of being raped is frightening for any woman, but it’s especially horrifying to think of it happening to our daughters. The painful truth is that 1 in 6 women will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime—and young women are most at risk. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National […]
Talented and passionate people live all over the Chicago area and they’re prolific bloggers. Here are some of our favorites. CREATIVITY, ART & PHOTOGRAPHY janefultonalt.blogspot.com Jane Fulton Alt is a fine art photographer in Evanston who has exhibited her work widely. Photography buffs will find inspiration in her blog, “On Life, Love and the Creative […]
It isn’t always easy for mothers to know when our daughters are negotiating the natural ups and downs of friendship … … or facing exclusion or humiliation from a clique of mean girls. According to Paulette Janus, LCSW, who counsels children and teens at the AFG Guidance Center in Kenilworth, being part of a […]
One of the most popular classes at Northwestern doesn’t prepare students for grad school or a career; it teaches them to succeed at something much more important: marriage.
Marjie Killeen and Stylist Midge Wegener demonstrate how to take basic clothes from your closet—t-shirt & jeans or white blouse & black skirt—and create three different outfits for the season. Inspired by Michelle Obama’s favorite retailer, Marjie and Midge jazz it up, dress it up, and bling it out.
Actresses Cynthia Nixon and Meredith Baxter have been talking about a pivotal change that came later in their lives, and we’re not talking about menopause. After longtime relationships with men, these women are now in committed romantic relationships with other women. This isn’t just a Hollywood trend. Shayna Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist […]
Relationship writer Marjie Killeen writes a regular column for MakeItBetter.net called “Sex in the Suburbs.” In it, she delves into the nitty-gritty of relationships and marriage. Now it’s our turn to get up close and personal with Marjie. You write about juicy stuff for us, sex and relationships and teenagers. What does your family think about […]
