August 2012

Zealous Good way to declutter

The average American household has about $7,000 in unused items cluttering up the rooms. That idea bothered Brittany Martin Graunke, a former industrial...

Lights, Camera, Service! A visit to Studio Movie Grill

Studio Movie Grill rolls out the royal treatment to movie-goers

A kid-friendly Butch McGuires? Yes, really!

One late-night landmark is really a family-friendly hotspot. What you should know about Butch McGuire's.

Local parents trying to spread word about disorder that changed their lives

A Naperville family is trying to help others understand an often misdiagnosed disorder called PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections.) What you need to know.

Help your kids understand decision-making

Can you get beyond just saying no? The answer is yes.

Skyscraper exhibit mixes gravity-defying architecture and art

This summer, the Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates the iconic structure of the skyscraper in the city that is considered to be its...

Yummy frozen banana bites

Frozen bananas make a cool, yummy summer beat-the-heat treat.

Spinach + sports = six pack?

Suddenly your tween or teen wants to build muscle and strength. What you need to know as fall sports tryouts begin.

The ins and outs of thongs for girls

Can some clothing be bad for your child’s health? In the case of thong underwear, the answer is absolutely yes.

A behind-the-scenes tour of Chicago’s Wrigley Field

Take me out to the ball game! A look at Wrigley not everyone gets to see.
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