“I believe in the Church of Baseball. I’ve tried all the major religions and most of the minor ones.... And the only church that truly feeds the soul, day-in day-out, is the Church of Baseball.” - Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon), Bull Durham

Welcome to April, everyone! Yes, it’s a few days early, but now is the optimal time to plan your family celebrations and most importantly, make your reservations!

The first thing you need to do is look at the space that you have. Do you just have a patio? Then maybe you need to do container gardening. You can have a successful garden even on a small deck if you live in a condo.

Location, location, location. It’s the crux of real estate. But when it comes to buying a home in a new neighborhood, there are other factors to consider in addition to the location itself.

It’s time to “Spring” forward as we wrap-up nearly a month’s worth of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and more this last weekend in March! Don’t get left behind!!

Tucked into a corner of the University of Illinois-Chicago campus at 800 S. Halsted Street, the The Jane Addams Hull House Museum is “Chicago’s dynamic monument to democracy,” according to their website.

This year, Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, begins on Wednesday, March 22, after the sighting of the crescent moon over Mecca, according to wego.com, and ends on Friday, April 21.

Let’s talk about sleep again! Sleep is the most important factor in our health. We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping as it helps our brain and body regenerate. Here are a few tricks for getting your best night’s sleep.

It’s much better to have a few quality items than a bunch of clutter. This is what the minimalist approach in home decor is all about. Forget about cramping your space with a ton of little items.

Guess what? We’re still green this weekend as St. Patrick’s Day fun never stops here in Chicago! So, let’s continue with our shenanigans!!

Housed in a 1917 Gold Coast mansion, Chicago surgeon Dr. Max Thorek (1880-1960) had a vision beyond founding the International College of Surgeons in 1935.

While the parades and river-dyeing might be over, there’s still plenty of celebrating in Chicago for the ‘second wave’ of St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. After all, Friday, March 17 is the ‘official’ day of celebration for all!

Psychologists are seeing more and more people struggling with an unhealthy attachment to their devices. They are feeling more emotional distress and are missing out on meaningful relationships.

In many homes, hardwood has replaced carpet as the primary flooring type, especially in rooms like living rooms and kitchens. New homebuilders are aware of the trend and have shifted their design choices accordingly.

Hope you’re ready for all the cultural celebrations taking place this weekend as it’s all about to go green!

The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, according to Choose Chicago, goes back more than 175 years. From a blocks-long celebration over unpaved streets by Irish immigrants, it has grown to an international celebration attended by hundreds of thousands of Chicago natives and visitors annually.

As Chicago gears up for the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 11 (and again on Friday, March 17), celebrate the day at a well-reviewed North Center pub that’s Irish year-round

Physical exercise - yes, it actually does exercise your brain! There have been several studies indicating that 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity can reduce the chances of developing dementia by 17-21%.

If someone in your household regularly suffers from allergies or sinus problems, there could be issues with the quality of air.

As we slosh through yet another winter weekend here in Chicago, anxiously awaiting the official arrival of spring later this month, there are a variety of events for all to enjoy as we welcome in March in all its colors this weekend!

On March 1, the planet celebrated its entry into Meteorological Spring, and it went all-out with 50-degree temperatures in Chicago, three weeks ahead of ‘regular ‘spring.