Health + Wellness

Dear, Younger Me

Wisdom Shared: Insights from Women Reflecting on Their Past, Offering Guidance to Their Younger Selves Article by Patti Noble In a world where the experience of womanhood is fraught with its unique set of challenges, from unrealistic societal expectations to personal battles, navigating the complexities of our female experience often requires perseverance, determination and the courage to confront adversity.  Through our distinct perspectives, we find wisdom, inspiration, and guidance...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Women's Health

Taking Charge of Your Well-Being Article by Katie Bobrow In a world where health research has historically skewed towards men, women often find themselves navigating a landscape where their specific needs and concerns are overlooked. However, armed with this knowledge and a little determination, women can rewrite this narrative and take charge of their own well-being. According to the National Institute of Health, the lack of research evidence focused on female patients can lead to delays in...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Mother Nature's Nourishment

Sustenance and beauty are all around and, when shared, can nurture body, mind and spirit Article by Klaudia Burian Nutrition, and how the body responds to the nutrients, starts long before food reaches the taste buds. A natural love and deep gratitude for growing food, picking flowers, and making something wonderful in the kitchen to share, is passed down from generation to generation. Modeled daily by loving aunts, daughters, mothers and grandmothers, this integration with land and family...

April 2024

Life + Culture

The Power of Perserverence

Molly Walsh models the way with empathy and active community involvement Article by Patti Noble | Photography by Katie Bobrow & Ken Farver “You have breast cancer.”   Words that would shake any woman to her core.   For Molly Walsh, coming at a time when she was still navigating the seas of personal grief after losing her youngest son to a tragic accident at 13 years of age, the diagnosis could have been her breaking point.  However, after going through the worst thing imaginable she somehow...

April 2024

Local Services

Building Bridges

Clearbrook West fosters autonomy through collaboration and understanding individuals at their current state Article by Patti Noble in•de•pen•dent: not requiring or relying on others (as for care or livelihood). While it is human nature to desire connection, it is also an inherent inclination to seek self-sufficiency.  The concept of independence is subject to each person’s individual interpretation. Emily Fencl, Vice President of Program Services and Erin Schjerven, Marketing Manager, of...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Invest in Yourself

6 Simple Things Anyone Can Do For a Better Future Article by Katie Bobrow Smash a Bad Habit : We all have that one thing we wish to change about ourselves. Whether it's a vice that impacts our health or a minor annoyance, A habit can take as little as 21 days to make OR break, so commit to changing one thing that bothers you this month and witness the positive shift in your life. Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind : Tidy up your living space, and watch your mental space follow suit. Focus...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Nourishment for a Thriving Future

Diversifying - not just for your portfolio. Small daily acts can have a big impact on health Article by Klaudia Burian, NBC-HWC There is no shortage of information on healthy lifestyle interventions and quick fixes. But there's a lot of space between the information and what makes sense for each individual person in their unique landscape. And sometimes, it can feel so big. A good financial investment strategy builds slowly over time and the same approach holds true when it comes to your...

March 2024

Auto + Marine

Unlocking Secrets to Maximize Your Auto Investment

Navigating Automobile Care: Expert Insight to Extend the Life of your Car For Maximum Milage Article by Katie Bobrow Rev up your financial know-how! Cars are a massive investment and a large source of stress for consumers. Coming in at the third-largest debt category, trailing only mortgages and coming in just under student loans, auto loans have parked themselves at a whopping $1.595 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Beyond the sticker price, the relentless drain...

March 2024

Local Services

A Puppy Named Kiley

How an animal shelter is investing in the community Article by Cindy Wigdahl The story of Animal House Shelter (AHS) began in the summer of 1996. Lesley Irwin got a call about a dog was just thrown out of a car on Lake-Cook Road, dodging cars in the Barrington area. Lesley was home on break from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she was an Animal Science major. The little puppy, a six-month-old female American Staffordshire Terrier who was soon named Kiley, changed...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

From Garden to Table

An integrative nutrition, health and wellness coach shares recipes sure to tantalize your tastebuds Article by Klaudia Burian, NBC_HWC, mytulsinutrition.com | Photography by Klaudia Burian This Spring, you are invited to be present for the experience of preparing a fresh healthy meal. Engaging the senses when sourcing and prepping makes these powerful meals an immersive culinary adventure. It’s not only what we create, but how we connect to our nourishment, that helps integrate these nutrients...

February 2024