Have you started realizing you sound like your mother a little too often? This might mean it’s time for you and the kids to change things up a bit. Often a quick escape to fresh surroundings does the trick nicely. “When everyone starts acting squirrely and I feel that ‘Calgon, take me away’ moment coming […]
Being “married with children” doesn’t mean abandoning girlfriend getaways and guys-only golf outings. In fact, it’s more important now than ever to step away to reminisce, recharge and invest in those friendships — they’ll remain long after your children have grown and flown. Aside from tightening the bonds, trips with longtime friends help you reconnect […]
The importance of quality early childhood learning opportunities in children’s development is certain. Patterns for lifelong learning are set, and fundamental building blocks of knowledge, such as language, basic math and socio-emotional skills, are developed. Simply put, the time from birth to three years old lays the foundation for the rest of a child’s life. […]
Think of tailoring a suit. Now think glasses. Something you wear every day. They should be as customized as a tailored suit. At Optique in Winnetka, Dr. Michael Harms is introducing his patients to Tom Davies bespoke eyewear. This bold new direction allows his expert stylists to create handmade glasses for each individual. The bespoke […]
If your teen has the qualities that you would want in a babysitter – someone who is dependable, organized and punctual – then they may be a good candidate. Start them off with some training with an American Red Cross babysitting class. They’ll learn valuable skills and it will help them determine if caregiving is […]
Do you experience dryness, itching, burning, painful urination or pain during intercourse? More than 40 percent of women experience these types of symptoms in menopause, during treatment for breast cancer, and while breastfeeding. The MonaLisa Touch treatment is a painless alternative to surgeries or hormone creams. This treatment delivers gentle laser energy to the vaginal […]
Hectic holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held, and 50,000 fewer donations collected, than the two previous months. To prevent a winter blood shortage, eligible donors are encouraged by the American Red Cross to roll up a sleeve this month to help save lives and ensure patients have […]
Cool adventures await at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The sign is unmistakable. Naturally framed by the freshly fallen snow — and in picturesque harmony with the land around it — the words “Grand Geneva” adorn a sizable stone bastion. Yes, it is the name of the resort. But it […]
Winterfest, home to the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competion, brings teams from across the country to compete in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Each team of three sculptors has three days to create works of art out of 9-foot-tall columns of snow. Held lakeside in Downtown Lake Geneva, this event is the only national competition of its […]
Experience Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition and you’ll never look at snow the same way again! It’s impossible not to be wowed by the workmanship and artistry on display as snow sculpting teams from across the country transform the lakefront with 9-foot-tall sculptures made of snow. Taking place Feb. […]
