Ice skating is a winter tradition. There is something so magical about lacing up your skates and gliding around beneath a blue Chicago sky that makes winter feel like the most wonderful time of the year. Follow it up with some warm hot cocoa and a cuddle from your favorite person or little ones, and […]
When you have kids, it’s easy to fall into a restaurant routine. From easy and tasty fast food to over-simplified chain restaurants, who can blame you for visiting the same spots over and over again – especially when everyone can find something they like? Even still, going out for a family meal should be a […]
As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand the trauma, emotional exhaustion, and heartache that comes with battling a critical illness. I also know how things like faith, positivity, and hope allowed me to persevere and see light in the darkness. Even when I was questioning it most. Make-A-Wish knows the power of hope and positivity. […]
As a parent, do you ever wish you could make school…better? Our little ones go from environments that encourage play and imagination to a system of conformed expectations and high-stakes testing, with little time for transition in between. But picture this classroom: instead of traditional desks in rows, you’ve got kids sprawled out on cozy […]
When you think of opulence and indulgence in Chicago, you may automatically think of the Gold Coast. Just north of the commercial mecca of the Magnificent Mile, the Gold Coast is a historic and affluent residential neighborhood. Its tree-lined streets, elegant townhouses, and luxury condominiums exude an old-world charm and prestige that make you want […]
Be honest with me – when was the last time you and your partner had a night out, just the two of you? Or perhaps you’re single and mingling and tired of boring, repetitive dates at the same old bar or restaurant? Either way, now is the perfect time to plan a night out for […]
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 […]