When I’m asked, “How are you?,” my knee-jerk reaction is to quickly just say, “Fine” or “Good.” But a couple of years ago, I remember being stopped in my tracks when an acquaintance paused after my automatic reply and asked me again, “How are you, really, dear?” She saw right through my hasty answer and […]
Celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life while supporting local, primarily female-owned businesses throughout the North Shore and Chicago. From classic chocolate and flowers to spa days and wine sets, this local gift guide has 10 great gifts to show appreciation for the moms in your life. Kohler Chocolates Lincoln Park Kohler Original […]
Instead of listing the million reasons you need to spoil your mom (or mother figure) this year, we’ll keep this short and sweet: this Mother’s Day gift guide is packed with items guaranteed to put a smile on her face. From gadgets and jewelry to stylish sneakers and clothes, there’s something on this list that’s […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer ? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! When it comes to Mother’s Day, I’m a planner. Every year, I organize family outings that […]
Flowers, jewelry, chocolate, massage certificates… the classic Mother’s Day gift bundle. None of those, however, beat brunch. The meandering lines and crowds around restaurants you witnessed your after year were not your imagination — Mother’s Day has consistently ranked as the most popular holiday for dining out. Things are different this year, but while you […]
Our Mother’s Day has followed a pattern for many years, and it basically boils down to “Mama ain’t lifting a finger today, so figure it out.” Happily, that has always meant family time together over brunch or dinner, plus the Evanston History Center’s Annual Mother’s Day House Walk, a fabulous North Shore tradition. But times have […]
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, there’s no more tried-and-true way to treat Mom like a queen than with a surprise brunch in bed. For someone as special as your mom, though, eggs and toast just won’t cut it on the food-front. Fortunately, our favorite food bloggers have you covered with a stunning lineup […]
Whether you are together 24/7 lately or apart this Mother’s Day, we bet your mom deserves some spoiling. Here are 20 gifts—including unique virtual gifts—from local stores that show her some love, and are all available online, for delivery or safe pick-up. As a bonus, they support our local businesses during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order, […]
When my mom and I arrived in Positano, an excursion early on our cruise itinerary, I beelined it past the shops, scurrying down to Italy’s Instagram-famous beach. Pastel buildings cascading down the craggy cliffs combined with the umbrella-studded beach are undoubtedly picturesque. I felt compelled to capture my own Amalfi Coast snapshot before the destination […]
Mom deserves only the best on Mother’s Day. Here’s where to wine, dine, pamper, and surprise her this year. Stay Kimpton Gray Hotel The Kimpton Gray Hotel is treating moms to a charcoal skincare gift basket from Scratch Goods, a local woman-owned company that makes food-grade skincare. Goodies include a jade roller, charcoal face mask, and […]
