Professional Services

Nanny Vs. Daycare

The best choice depends on trust, time and lifestyle Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Provided The baby finally naps. Your inbox is on fire. And in the back of your mind, that familiar question returns: Should we hire a nanny or look into day care? If you're a North Shore parent with young kids, you're not short on options—but that doesn’t make the choice easier. Each path has its perks. Each has its drawbacks. And each one shapes your daily life in very different ways. Jayme Richards...

Food + Beverage

Summertime Tuna Ceviche

Article by Chef Tino Almarez Coastal vibes and bold flavors come together at Cabo Mexican Cocina, Nick Drivas’s new Northbrook hotspot. This bright, summery tuna ceviche from Chef Tino is a restaurant favorite—and perfect for patio nights at home. Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients:   16 ounces sushi- or sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna, diced into 1-inch cubes  1 cup thinly sliced scallions  ½ cup minced red onion  ¼ cup minced cilantro   1 tablespoon serrano pepper, seeded and minced (from...

Professional Services

Healing Hearts

How pets support our emotional well-being  Article by Dr. Firuza Aliyeva By Firuza Aliyeva, MD In the quiet moments of our lives, when stress creeps in and anxiety takes hold, many of us find solace in an unexpected source: our beloved pets. The bond between humans and animals has become a powerful therapeutic force that touches hearts and heals minds. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Plena Mind Center, I see how pets transform lives—especially for young people navigating the...

Local Services

Capture the Love Now

North Shore photographer Amee McCaughan turns family moments into lasting heirlooms. Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Amee McCaughan Photographer Amee McCaughan hears  every excuse for putting off professional family photos: “I just want to lose 10 pounds.” “Maybe when the kids are older.” Her unwavering advice:: Don’t wait.  "None of us are guaranteed anything," says McCaughan, a North Shore photographer known for turning joyful moments into heirloom artwork. "Your kids don’t care if...

Food + Beverage

Dog Days of Dining

Check out these pet-friendly patios in Winnetka Article by The Editors Guanajuato Contemporary Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar                                                                                               1005 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka Guanajuato is both dog- and kid-friendly, with a menu of tacos, quesadillas, and nachos that just might get snagged by your pup on the patio. Mino’s Restaurant and Bar 985 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka Craving Italian? This Hubbard Woods outpost...

Professional Services

Sit. Stay. Adjust. 

Local chiropractor helps pets feel better through gentle spinal care Article by Amelia Levin  You might see a chiropractor for regular adjustments, but did you know your pet can benefit from them, too? Neither did we.  Hyunjung Lee, DC, LCP, cAVCA, owner of Revive Family Chiropractic in Vernon Hills, helps care for animals with a specific chiropractic technique called Applied Kinesiology. “We’re focused on the nervous system and making sure it’s at optimal function by addressing the...

Fitness

Athletes in Training 

These North Shore programs building strength, confidence and character through sport Article by Alessia Girardin and Amelia Levin  From strength training and soccer tech to dance, cheer, and multi-sport leagues, these North Shore programs are helping kids build confidence, character and a lifelong love for movement. Finish Strong Kids  Now in its 16th year, Finish Strong Kids is a multi-sport training and league organization serving more than 2,500 kids on the NorthShore. Founder Ed...

Travel

Road Trip

Three Luxe Getaways Within Three Hours of Chicago Article by By Cat Rolfes If summer’s starting to feel more rush than retreat, it might be time to hit pause – and hit the road. Luckily, you don’t have to book a flight or sit through airport security to feel like you’ve truly gotten away. Within three hours of the North Shore are some dreamy escapes that blend charm, style, and just the right amount of indulgence. From blueberry fields and designer tents to cozy treehouses and whiskey-fueled...

Wellness

Breathe In, Branch Out

After loss led her back to nature, Gayle Byck helps others find healing and peace on her restorative forest walks Article by Alessia Girardin “Are we taking a bath in the forest?” someone joked on one of Gayle Byck’s recent guided walks. “No, please keep your clothes on,” she replied with a smile. Byck, a certified forest therapy guide, takes groups of people of all ages and abilities on two- hour walks through the forests, woods and beaches of the North Shore and Illinois. The experiences...

Travel

Finding his Roots

A new documentary captures Chicago entrepreneur Billy Dec's Filipino heritage Article by Amelia Levin | Photography by Food Roots, COACT Agency Billy Dec knows how to throw an epic party—or dinner party adventure. His restaurant and nightlife empire, which began with iconic Chicago venues like Circus, Le Passage, Rockit Bar & Grill and Sunda and also included the long-running club Underground, attracted celebrities like Jeremy Piven, Chance the Rapper and Katy Perry. The party hasn’t...