Given the fact that Chicago was in the grip of an arctic blast with some light snow this past week, it’s hard to believe that it’s the winter season. With all the events taking place this weekend, one would think it’s summer!

The great part of living in Chicago is that there are opportunities, year round, to visit some of the world’s best museums…for free!

What’s a little snow or cold when you can explore Chicago’s best restaurants at bargain prices?

Technology is a gift with many benefits for young children, like helping them learn new things, improve their grades, and excel at extracurricular activities. But, it doesn’t take the place of loving training from a parent.

During the winter season, homeowners often find themselves facing increased energy bills due to the higher demand for heating and lighting.

Are you tired of winter already and looking forward to the warmer months ahead? Well, it just so happens that this weekend will offer you a brief reprieve from ‘ole man winter with the following events!

Chicago is the undisputed king of comedy venues, as well as venues to learn and hone the craft of comedy.

“You will feel the warmth of relaxing on a sunny beach and the coziness of a mountain cabin in the comfort of Chicago” Barcocina website

Even if you haven’t passed 60 yet (like I have), it’s never too early to start thinking about your brain health. So even though these tips are mainly for those of us over 60, they’re a good idea for anyone of any age!

Embark on a journey towards a more harmonious and simplified way of living with our exploration of effortless living and the art of streamlining your daily schedule.

Need a break this weekend from your first full week of work for 2025? Here’s some suggestions for taking that break this weekend!

“A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language” W. H. Auden Here’s a classic Chicago trivia question to start the new year: Who discovered poets Gwendolyn Brooks, James Merrill, and John Ashbery?

If one of your New Year’s resolutions has been to try different cuisines and explore Chicago’s vast cultural landscape, there is no better way to start 2025 than with a trip to Uptown’s Demera.

We all want to de-clutter and downsize. We are tired of looking at things that don’t bring purpose into our lives. But, sometimes emotional reasons keep us from taking any real action.

Houseplants bring life and vibrancy to our indoor spaces, but during the winter months, caring for them requires special attention.

Welcome to the first weekend of 2025 as we wrap up the 2024 Holiday Season here in Chicago for another year!

Farmer’s Markets are a staple of Chicago communities in the summer, but did you know that Chicago has indoor markets operating during the winter months?

As legend has it, Roscoe Village’s original ‘hangover brunch’ (come in your pajamas!) began at Kitsch’n, and for 26 years, Chicago families have welcomed the new year here, with Kitsch’n’s award-winning comfort food and brunch menu.

We’ve spent the last few weeks getting ourselves in order for the new year, but now it’s time to recenter — starting with our surroundings. Here are some things you can do in your home every week as “tune ups”

As the new year begins, many of us are filled with a sense of renewal and a desire to start fresh. One powerful way to kickstart this new chapter is by decluttering our living spaces.

It’s time to bid farewell to the last weekend of 2024 as we also await the arrival of our final Holiday of the year New Year’s Eve on Tuesday, December 31st. I’m looking forward to bringing you many fun adventures for your 2025 weekends!