When asked if she has children, Brooke Baxter usually responds ‘yes four leggeds’. And that’s because she has 3 horses, 3 dogs and 2 cats. The phrase soon became the inspiration for
It’s been a record hot summer this year, and every time the temperature reaches toward 90° I can faintly smell chlorine. As a child I was typically one of the first at
Barrington Sidewalk Days is bustling this year! The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) set up shop on Cook Street just outside McGonigal’s Pub passing out information and guides along with free
Dream #119….It’s dusty; Barrington is dustier than I remember. Not only that, but everything looks really funny–funny as in colorful. I know I’m in Barrington though, because I’m standing outside the Ice
There’s not a lot in life that comes free, not even at Barrington’s Sidewalk Days. But Barrington shoppers will find one thing for free this weekend—local businesses collecting recyclable items. Barrington Sidewalk
I have a “love/not-too-fond-of” relationship with exercise. I love the results, but I’m not too fond of what it takes to get there. But a couple of years ago I discovered this
Chicago-land is known for having 2 seasons, winter and construction. So it’s nice to know that you can eliminate the frustration of driving in the midst of all the construction by taking
For me, one of the hardest things about being self-employed is knowing when to step away from work. But there are a few times each year that I devote to my family
The Dog House of Barrington is hosting their third annual FREE CHARITY DOG WASH tomorrow, July 24th, from 10AM unit 3PM. There will be rescued pets available for adoption, a professional pet
McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington is THE PLACE to BE for your morning coffee stop tomorrow. The Pub’s manager says the’re expecting to have people lined up at the door at the crack of dawn
After just seeing the “Sting” concert last weekend, I’m in the mood to see more live music, picnic-style. But you don’t have to go all the way to Ravinia to see an outdoor concert.
One of the stars of the LIVE arena spectacular, “Walking with Dinosaurs,” is making a stop in South Barrington tomorrow. Baby T-Rex will be meeting kids and other dino-fans at the Arboretum’s
I’ve always wanted to host a tapas dinner party at home, but I have yet to learn how to prepare any of my tapas favorites in my own kitchen. This week, I
For the first time ever, the family that founded John B. Sanfilippo and Sons, Inc., the parent company of Fisher Nuts, is opening the doors of their Barrington Hills estate for a special series
There’s SO MUCH TO DO at the Arboretum of South Barrington this weekend with a “Summer Stroll” later today, Antiques Market and FREE mini-concert at Munao Plaza tomorrow at 12:30PM. The stars of Chicago’s