Lincoln Park: The Lincoln Park Cultural Center is ready for a little sprucing up. The 90-year-old building, located at 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, is part of a program called “Save Chicago’s Treasures”. The 26 million dollar program is geared towards long-awaited repairs for 20 Park District buildings. Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave a statement, saying, “Some of our field houses are more than 100 years old.

Small rooms can be a challenge when decorating. It’s best to stick with lighter colors but they don’t need to be various shades of white. Light grays, blues and greens are considered cool colors and are very soothing for a small room. When you do choose a paint, bring home samples in various shades to try out. Paint looks different when dry and in different light.

Lakeview: A new gelato shop is opening in the Lakeview neighborhood next month. Frio Gelato, an Argentinean shop, will fit right into the “Argentine Alley” that includes an Argentinean steakhouse and empanada restaurant. This is the second outpost of Frio Gelato (located at 3721 N. Southport Ave.), with the first in Evanston.

Laundry is either a large or small job, depending on the number of people in your family. If you have children, unfortunately it will be a daily chore. Nevertheless, everyone in the family should be responsible for bringing their own laundry down and even younger children can help with sorting and folding. Make sure you DO the laundry. Just getting it into the dryer is not done. Folded and put away is finished!

Bucktown and Wicker Park: Always looking for your next caffeine fix? You’re in luck! Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea Bar opens next Wednesday in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Located at 1620 N Milwaukee Ave, the shop has a grand opening planned for Wednesday, March 29.