Skipping the booze on the holidays, the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart tips...
Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I grew up in Leesburg, Indiana and moved to Libertyville in 2012. My husband grew up just north of here and was familiar with Libertyville. We lived in the Gurnee area prior to here...
All small business owners have heard it. “Oh, you can’t have a business these days without social media.” So you set up all of the accounts. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tic Toc! Now, what!? “Post at least once a...
Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I grew up in the small farming community of Monroe Wisconsin. I graduated from University of Wisconsin Whitewater (the Harvard of the Midwest!) with my now wife, Kat. Kat accepted a...
Before your next holiday dinner, put a pot of this DIY home fragrance on your stove. It’ll instantly fill your house with warmth and joy, with none of the chemicals or fake fragrances you’ll find in some plug-ins or candles. Thank you to our contributor Kathleen...
This easy crisp makes for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert or a yummy breakfast any morning. Skip peeling the apples, and you’ll save time and boost the fiber content. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all...
