During the summer, families retreat to Lake Geneva for boating, fishing, beaches and other lake activities. But come winter, Lake Geneva transforms into a different kind of getaway spot — one where you can take a sled ride down a mountain, ice fish on a frozen lake or cozy up to an outdoor fireplace. Whether […]
Advancements in medicine over the past few decades relating to the care of chronic vein disease have led to less invasive means of achieving great outcomes for patients. Surgical stripping used to be the mainstay of treating superficial vein disease. The first breakthrough that led to a shift away from invasive surgery was the use […]
Are you worried about bladder control during sports or daily life? Have you heard a lot about mesh complications? Do you think surgery is the only option? One in three women age 45 and older experience some form of a pelvic floor problem. Problems can include stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency, […]
As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, the Wilmette Theatre relies on donations and support from the community and local businesses to continue its mission of providing quality, educational and entertaining programs to the community. This year, we owe special thanks for major contributions from the Jerome Mirza Foundation, Make It Better Magazine, and North Shore Community […]
Update your holiday party look with this Maison Common jacket from Frances Heffernan. Complete your outfit with a red snake skin clutch and bow heels. Black Bow Heels, Paule Ka Paris Jacket, Maison Common Black Pants, Maison Common Red Snake Skin Clutch, Ling Wu
Try this delicious winter dish, which is typical of Basilicata in the south of Italy. Nancy Brussat‘s blog is a great source of fabulous Italian recipes and great writing about her journeys in Italy and the beginnings of Convito. A hearty red wine, like Gattinara by Travaglini, one of Convito’s favorites ($34), would be perfect […]
Divorce is Painful, But It Doesn’t Need to Be Destructive In the United States, almost 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. For many, divorce can be devastating. Movies have portrayed divorce as a vicious experience where everyone loses. So how can a couple divorce without the often-portrayed fighting in court? For many couples, Collaborative […]
You’ve heard the saying, “There’s not a bad seat in the house.” Now, help the Wilmette Theatre make that a reality. The Wilmette Theatre is proud to announce the launch of its “Take a Seat” campaign to raise the funds needed to pay for the replacement of the theatre’s 40-year-old seats. Those who support our […]
Chicago winters are brutal to homes, and smart homeowners are preparing in advance to help avoid costly repairs. “Take preventative action,” says Jeff Hester, vice president of Hester Painting & Decorating. “A little effort now will save you time and money.” Hester suggests homeowners inspect the five following “hot spots” before the first snow hits […]
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to decorate. Here are some tips to make your home festive inside and out! Ribbon and Bows Bows with long tails are an inexpensive way to create a fresh look. Bows are standard decoration for wreaths and swagged roping and can even be used as Christmas […]
