One of the more interesting parts of being a parent is getting to relive parts of your childhood, and as the end of last school year approached, I found myself thinking about the joy and misery of my experience with grade school “field day” events. I’m sure my school’s intentions were noble, but if the […]
During the “Brave is Beautiful” fashion show at A Safe Place’s Wine Women & Shoes on May 6 at Ravinia Festival, models will not only wear the creations of Lake Forest fashion designer Ave Sanjuan, but they will also help raise funds for domestic violence victims and their families. Sanjuan presented her first full collection in […]
Enter for a chance to win a $500 Pasquesi Home and Gardens Shopping Spree with garden expert Melinda Myers as your guide. Melinda Myers is a nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist with more than 30 years of horticultural experience. She has written more than 20 gardening books, such as “Midwest Gardener’s […]
The World Health Organization has declared April 7, 2017, this year’s World Health Day to bring attention to a condition we all face at some point in life: depression. For some people, depression is a passing symptom that may last a few days or weeks and then be quickly overcome. However, for millions of others, […]
This month marks 15 years of the American Red Cross celebrating local heroes who have gone above and beyond serving their community. From a Lake Forest father who has distributed seven million books to underserved Chicago youth to an Oak Park teenager who has organized a system to meet the hygiene needs of homeless women, […]
SkinTite is a treatment created by Dr. Michael Epstein, founder of MAE Plastic Surgery and Transcend MedSpa in Northbrook. Dr. Epstein designed SkinTite by combining two well-known treatments (external radio-frequency and small cannula liposculpting) to improve the overall contour of the treated area. This procedure can gently melt and remove excess fat in small to […]
Winter is almost over, which means it’s time to focus on repairing our skin after the cold, dry temperatures. But with so many choices available on the market, consumers often don’t know which products work best. Moreover, some products are too harsh for some peoples’ skin, while other products might just not be powerful enough. […]
Join NorthShore University HealthSystem and the MRW Leadership Board for LIFE as a Pre-Vivor: A Workshop for Individuals Diagnosed with BRCA and Other Breast and Ovarian Cancer Predisposition Genes. This free event will host medical experts to address strategies to identify, manage, monitor and treat those who carry predisposition genes for breast and ovarian cancer. […]
There is a riddle that goes something like this: There are only two barbers to choose from and there are no other barbers located within 100 miles. Barber Bob has a bad haircut and his shop has dirty floors and windows. Barber Bill always has a spotless shop and has a neatly trimmed haircut. Who would […]
Builders often brag that they build a quality home. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unable to measure quality. Here are some questions to ask a builder to determine their level of quality: Do you earn continuing education each year to understand proper procedures for materials and construction methods? Are there written rules for subcontractors to follow […]
