Swimsuit season has officially arrived! Happy second day of Summer, everyone. There are many reasons we like Lincoln Square’s Pastore + Brunch, including the quality of the ingredients, the innovative, Mexican-inspired breakfast, lunch and brunch options, and healthy selections.

I’m sure many of us believe that we are either morning people or a night owl. The truth is most of us are in the middle. So, if you are interested in becoming one of those morning people it is quite possible.

Your front door is the first thing people see when they visit your home and should serve as a welcoming point for your guests. Repainting your front door is an easy and affordable upgrade that will instantly increase your homes curb appeal.

This June weekend offers us many great events since Sunday is not only Father’s Day but it’s also Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery! So, get out there and have a fun-packed weekend with your family and friends to celebrate our dads!!

Celebrations are a part of Chicago, and this week is no exception! Chicago’s diverse communities and cultures go all out to make our longer summer days seem like a celebration…every day!

The celebrations keep coming! This weekend, we honor all fathers the third Sunday of the month on Father’s Day for their hard work in raising their families. We also celebrate Juneteenth, now a Chicago official holiday, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, on June 19, 1865, according to Brittanica.com.

John Gottman is a marital stability expert who has come up with the 5:1 ratio for successful relationships and backs this up with decades of research. It is a simple concept to understand, but may be more difficult to implement.

How we spend our money has changed a great deal over the past few years. Whether you've saved more or depleted your savings, we all need some financial inspiration to help us save where we can. Check out these tips, and you'll be amazed at just how much money you can save with very little effort.

Our outdoor summer festivals will be out in full force this weekend here in Chicago, rain or shine! Hopefully the ‘rain’ part will stay away!! Shall we get started?

Singing the Blues! Chicago celebrates the art form that began here at the Chicago Blues Festival starting Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. The festivities get underway at Millennium Park, at Michigan and Columbus Avenues at 2:40pm daily with a welcome from legendary DJ Tom Marker and entertains through 9pm each day.

Pride Month brings out the best in Chicago’s restaurants. Many are bringing out special rainbow-themed concoctions and potions, as well as donating a portion of their proceeds to LGBTQIA+ causes.

This year in the Midwest our spring was delayed with cold weather and rain extending into the end of April and beginning of May. This resulted in everything that blooms in the spring to all bloom at the same time.

It's nearly impossible not to be bombarded with news and information about how much safer and healthier organic food is for our bodies. Although, we also know how much more expensive organic produce can be.

Since we seem to have a short summer season here in Chicago, we begin our summer festival season weeks before the official arrival of summer. So, as we kick-off our first weekend in June, it’s jam-packed with summer activities for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors!

‘June is busting out all over,’ as Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote for their musical ‘Carousel.” Somehow, that’s more appropriate than ever before, because summer in Chicago is defined by three consecutive words….Music, music music!!!

“Some folks collect spoons, thimbles or stamps, my mother collected hungry hearts: friends, family, friends of friends, the downtrodden or the less fortunate she just met on the street. Hand in hand went “Come on in and let’s get you something to eat…”

We all have negative thoughts. I often find myself concocting stories in my head, most often imagining the worst possible outcome for whatever is before me now. But most of us will have these episodes occasionally and get back more often to a balanced state of mind.

The current interior design trends are wide-ranging and diverse. There are new colors, textures, and materials, but the most important thing is that there are new moods. The way we desire to spend our lives has changed gradually over the past couple of years.

Weekend Alert! Please note that this weekend in Chicago has been a long-time coming. It’s going to bring warmer, sunny days as well as the return of some of our favorite summer festivals as we celebrate the unofficial start of summer on this Memorial Day Weekend!!

Memorial Day honors all men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. For this, we humbly say, “Thank you for your sacrifice, so we may live in freedom.”

“From Instagram-worthy cocktails to larger-than-life burger… hiding the evidence of your mission will be anything but impossible.” - The Management at SafeHouse Chicago