Green Zebras, Earl of Edgecombe and Pruden’s Purple are just a few of the fanciful heirloom tomato varieties that will be available at this Saturday’s annual Smart Farm Organic Veggie Plant Sale.
If your lawn is anything like ours, it’s in dire need of mowing after all of this rain. I think ours grew an inch today alone! Is your mower up to the task of
A beautiful day and a brand new venue brought record attendance to Barrington Children’s Charities’ sixth annual Kentucky Derby Party, which raised over $65,000 to support kids in the Barrington area. More
As much as I want to be thrown full into grilling season I just can’t get into it while the weather is cold and rainy. So, today’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” post gives
Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, first communions or graduation, ’tis the season for spring celebrations! And you can count on making memories to mark any occasion at Gianni’s Cafe in Palatine
TWO $500 GRAND PRIZE gift certificates will be given away and amazing discounts offered during the Step Into Spring MedSpa Event coming up from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 22nd
For the first time since the 2013 groundbreaking in its $247 million campus expansion and modernization project, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is opening its doors for a Community Open House to showcase
Cinco De Mayo is just days away and any excuse to have a refreshing margarita and fish tacos is a holiday in my book! Last week, in case you missed it, we
We’re in a bit of a spring cold snap, but things are really heating up over at Barrington’s Ace Hardware store where their biggest grill sale of the year opens Friday! On
If your hair needs a boost after our cold and dry winter, hope springs eternal at Ten Friends Blow Dry & Style House! Artistic Director Lindsay Zito is like a walking encyclopedia
Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner and Heinen’s Grocery is ready! This week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” post is a quick appetizer and cocktail for your family’s celebration. Have you ever
St. Michael’s Little Angels Christian Preschool celebrated National Week of the Young Child™ on April 11-15. As part of the National Week of the Young Child, celebrated across the country, Little Angels
This time of year I eagerly await the arrival of local nesting birds which have wintered elsewhere. One such returnee, a short-distance migrant, never fails to make me smile when I hear
If you’re like me, you’ve discovered the fun of browsing Instagram to find inspiration for anything under the sun. From interior design, entertaining, food, fitness and fashion to books, travel and kid-friendly
Have you heard about the new Lumen Optical eyecare boutique that just recently opened in Kildeer? They’ve transformed the routine task of updating your prescription and picking up new eyewear into a