Courtney here again from A Life from Scratch to bring you another local shopping adventure in our Barrington Shops with C series, yippee! This time we are featuring the lovely Deer Park Town
365+ Things to See, Do & Celebrate in Barrington, IL
With the approach of the Christmas season, thoughts turn to traditional holiday music. Among the most popular carols is “The Twelve Days of Christmas” which cites “two turtle doves” and leads us
I think orange should have a prominent place in all celebrations. Who decided on red? Of course I’m biased. Since I was small, I’ve favored orange. Orange life savors, orange gummies, orange
Ho ho ho, it’s that time of year. The Christmas music is playing, festive lights and wreaths are hung all about, and holiday shopping is in full swing, yippee! My name is
Tis the season for giving. When gathering with friends, colleagues, neighbors and family this time of year it’s always nice to bring a little something to let others know you care. Giving
A recent trip to the Arboretum of South Barrington sparked a new holiday tradition for our family. With the Arboretum’s ice skating rink and the chance to visit with Santa all season
Giving Tuesday meets National Adoption Awareness Month with #OneChildIllinois, an new initiative introduced this November by Barrington-based non-profit, Let It Be Us. With a new toll-free phone number and adoption inquiry response team
Roasted vegetables are a staple in my cooking throughout the year but never more consistently than in the fall and winter months. The entire house smells delicious when there is a pan
Are you ready to rock your ride? Premier fitness studio CycleBar just opened their newest location in Kildeer and they’re offering FREE public and private classes PLUS a special “Founders Package” to first
Want to enjoy fun family experiences along with some of the best Black Friday shopping in the Barrington area? The Arboretum of South Barrington is the place to be! Bring your skates
This week, with Thanksgiving approaching, you might find yourself with a house full of family and/or guests in the days prior to Thanksgiving Day. With all the cooking we will all be
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, it won’t be long now before you see the faces you love most gathered around the table. How I wish that warm feeling of extended
Several recent appearances of an uncommon visitor to the Barrington area prompt me to add it to the growing assemblage of Barrington bird profiles. I struck out on a walk in the
I’m dreaming of a … White Christmas YEAR of FREE HAIRCUTS at Avalon, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, Spa & Shop at Deer Park Town Center! Did you know that coveted prize is up-for-grabs
Village of Barrington merchants are hard at work preparing for Light Up the Night, a festive “Girls Night Out” shopping experience featuring special in-store events PLUS the Village of Barrington’s first-ever Window Lights