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Why Montessori? Why Now?
How Montessori education unleashes 21st-century kids to love learning and think big. By Brooke O’Neill “I hate school…except for recess,” the girl said matter-of-factly as she opened the ballet studio door. Her friend nodded in agreement. Both looked about eight. As...
Seven Childproofing Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
Written by: A & H Childproofers The last thing parents need during the holidays is a trip to the ER. Arvey Levinsohn, owner of A & H Childproofers, shares seven useful tips to make the the holidays safer and less stressful for everyone! #1 Get Down and...
Meet A Mom: Erin
Meet Erin, whom I’m proud & happy to introduce to you! She is a wife, Mom of four, sister, and daughter of a former local dentist. This fun, fabulous, fierce female entrepreneur and small business owner founded The Beachwaver Co., globally distributed beauty company, and B.Bungalow, beloved local Libertyville boutique with her two sisters, Emily & Sarah (celebrity hair stylist). The sisters are filled with home town love for Libertyville. Sarah was the recipient of the 2019 annual The Big Idea Alumni Achievement Award. You’ll find them doing fundraisers for local schools, on the athletic fields, Cook Memorial Library, Dunn Museum, in downtown Libertyville for the tree lighting, parades, & farmers markets or dinner at Shakou, Tavern, Bottaio, Pizzerie DeVille, Burnsies Uptown, The Liberty, Lee’s Donuts and Deerpath Inn. Read more about Erin, her family and her thriving businesses – plus find links to shop and to their info in our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
Tips for Making your Holiday Gingerbread House a Home
Written by Amanda Marijanovic of Taste Buds Kitchen, Bannockburn. Few things in life are as delightful (and delicious) as whipping up a batch of holiday treats with the ones you love. This year, why not add gingerbread house decorating to your family...
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
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Myopic Retinopathy and How to Slow it Down in Your Child
“Myopic retinopathy [nearsightedness] is an eye condition that affects over 30% of the U.S. population,” says Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and Optometrist of EyeSee Optometry in Lincolnshire. There are a lot of physical abnormalities/pathologies that come with it, such...
10 Reasons to Visit Goldfish Swim School
I wanted to share my top ten reasons we love Goldfish Swim School. Most importantly, we love it because they let each child go at their own pace and really get to know them to find out what motivates them and makes them feel comfortable! They get creative and think...
5 Things To Do Before Becoming Pregnant
Deciding to take the plunge into parenthood in itself is a big challenge. But before you do that, pause for a second – or even a month or two. In order to give yourself the best opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby, here are the top 5...
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared The scary truth is that most adults do not have a will. But having your estate plan prepared is not nearly as scary as it seems. A do-it-yourself Halloween costume is more frightening. We...
Top 3 Financial Fears – What Scares You About Your Finances?
Top 3 Financial Fears | What Scares You About Your Finances? Little kids might be spooked by the ghosts, zombies, giant spiders and pumpkin people who crop up in yards each October. But even when you’ve outgrown Halloween fears (although granted, spiders are...