Many cool season vegetables actually grow better when the ground is warm rather than in the spring when it’s still cool. These vegetables mature as temperatures cool, giving you a good crop before the first frost. True, they may need a little extra care, but it’s well worth it!
Summer isn’t quite over, but it’s the perfect time to give your home a little reset. From refreshing outdoor spaces to tackling those lingering maintenance projects, these seven simple updates will help your home feel organized, comfortable, and ready for the season ahead.
The countdown to the start of a new school year has begun but that doesn’t mean summer is over yet! Not this weekend, anyway!
The 400 Theater, 6740 N. Sheridan Road, has survived World War 1, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War 2, urbanization, gentrification, two pandemics, and several generations of Loyola University college students. The ever-changing, culturally and economically diverse, eclectic neighborhood that is Rogers Park has continued to evolve around the theater. But the need for entertainment and community is the constant across the decades.
Recently, my sister from another mister and I attended the family reunion of a friend of mine at Gino’s East, 162 E. Superior Street. I hadn’t been there in several years, and I wanted to see how the rustic building, replete with indoor graffiti, had changed since my last visit.
Put down the phone. They make your mind too active. The brain takes a while to get ready to turn off and go to sleep. Giving yourself some screen free time during the day is good overall.
How you start your morning often shapes the rest of your day. The good news? You don’t need a complete lifestyle makeover to feel more energized, focused, and productive. A few simple habits—and a home that supports them—can make every morning a little brighter.
Chicagoans will be embracing the remaining days of what is known as the “Dog Days of Summer” this first weekend of August as preparations for a new school year have begun. Come join in the fun!
Soon, children will be preparing to head back to school. While you’re able to take them somewhere during the day, Chicago’s iconic museums will welcome you FREE!
Over the weekend, I was privileged to go to Wrigley Field to see the Savannah Bananas. And when I’m at the ballpark, the only thing I want/need/desire is a delectable Chicago Dog, paired with a Souvenir Soda!
