There are few things better than watching your kids play and seeing them explore and experience the world around them (except maybe for getting down on the floor and playing right alongside them!) So, when it’s time for them to start getting ready for school, a great play-based preschool can be the perfect way to […]
Prom is the ultimate rite of passage. While the fashions may come and go, the memories you make at prom are hopefully some of the best of your high school career. And if not, at least you got some pretty great stories out of the experience! Regardless, you deserve to look and feel like the […]
When you live in the midwest, particularly in a city affectionately nicknamed for its inclement weather, winter is just a regular part of life. Graceful flurries, slippery sidewalks, and banks of graying snow are all just a part of the winter routine. But there is always magic to be found in winter – especially if […]
Several things may have brought you to this blog on the best jewelry stores in Chicago. Maybe you’re preparing to ask the love of your life to marry you – or you’re hoping to drop a few hints to your special someone so they just happen to find you the perfect engagement ring. Perhaps you’re […]
As moms, we all want our kids to grow up to be fulfilled, well-rounded, kind adults. But let’s be real, we also want them to be renowned doctors, engineers, and physicists. That’s where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM, come into play! While these subjects may come across as boring in school (sorry, teachers!), […]
One of the best parts of having a baby is that it teaches you the importance of being silly again. You know how it goes. You’ll do basically anything to get your baby to smile or laugh, regardless of how ridiculous you look. And often, this newfound silliness can be, dare I say, fun! Baby […]
I don’t care who you are; if you’re reading this, there is a 99.99% chance that you deserve a spa day. Are you a mom? Spa day. Dad? Spa day. Have a job? Spa day. In between gigs? Spa day. Getting married? Spa day. Single and thriving? Spa day. Dog mom? Spa day. Catching my […]
Ahhh, the suburbs. When you picture them, you may envision white picket fences, driveways of parked minivans, and picturesque green lawns. Doesn’t sound too terrible, right? In fact, suburbs are great places to raise a family. You generally get way more bang for your buck as far as space (and as any growing family knows, […]
There is nothing more jarring or terrifying than being diagnosed with cancer. The full-body fear and sense of helplessness is paralyzing. While it’s a diagnosis we all hope never comes and stays far away from the ones we love, the truth is that roughly 2 million people are diagnosed with cancer every single year. When […]
I’ll be the first to tell you that over the years, my faith has been tested. From an earth-shattering cancer diagnosis to multiple miscarriages and beyond, it hasn’t always felt like the universe has been on my side. But through it all, even the doubt and fear, my faith has kept me rooted in my […]