THE BODY SHOP: An Ageless Sport Thrives Anew

On a warm August afternoon a group of young women are out for a Chicago bachelorette party. Are they clubbing? Taking in some of Chicago’s famous fine dining? Partaking in a lovely river cruise?

Many couples opting to have guests donate to charity

What if you could have the wedding of your dreams and make that money do double duty as charity? Well, you can. With a little forethought and creativity you can make the byproduct of your wedding that you, as a couple, make the world better.

A time for bonding: Get stepchildren involved with wedding

Incorporating stepchildren into a wedding can take some thought. But, done with care, this day can be fun and meaningful.

A time for bonding: Get stepchildren involved with wedding

Incorporating stepchildren into a wedding can take some thought. But, done with care, this day can be fun for them and meaningful for you, says Angie Anderson of Belle Behind the Ball Wedding and Event Planning in Mishawaka.

Many couples opting to have guests donate to charity

What if you could have the wedding of your dreams and make that money do double duty as charity? Well, you can. With a little forethought and creativity you can make the byproduct of your wedding that you, as a couple, make the world better.

Today's brides say good-bye to extravagant centerpieces, hello to creativity

Marked by towering roses and a cornucopia of flowers cascading from its sides, the wedding centerpiece of a booming economy was unmistakable in its indulgent glory.

Today's brides say good-bye to extravagant centerpieces, hello to creativity

There was once a time when a wedding centerpiece could be mistaken for nothing else. Marked by towering roses and a cornucopia of flowers cascading from its sides, the wedding centerpiece of a booming economy was unmistakable in its indulgent glory. But, it was also unremarkable in many ways…

The art of improvisation gets deeper and wider

Alex Ritzema did not expect to find himself standing on stage, in front of hundreds of people, creating art with the intent to make them laugh.

Making the most of small kitchens

Some at-home cooks dream. They dream of a cavernous kitchen, with miles of counter space, ample cabinets and drawers for holding oddly shaped cookware. They dream of kitchens large enough to house islands and peninsulas, double ovens and overhead pot racks. In this dream no blender is ever m…

New trends for your kitchen

These days many of us are staying home a little more, cooking up some great gatherings and delicious dishes. For some, the move to our kitchens is economical. For others, it's ecological. No matter what your reason, the kitchen has regained its place as the most important room in the house.

Help for finding the perfect wine

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The Short Road to Long Locks

It’s hard not to covet the long tresses of the girls that grace the cover of every bridal magazine you glance at. Their long, Rapunzel-like locks tumble gracefully down, perfectly accenting those intricate lace details or hand-beaded accents on their dress. Most women have a tough time growi…

Massage Before Marriage

As your wedding day approaches, you can feel your shoulders creeping slowly up to your ears as the stress builds—not necessarily the best way to show off that strapless ballgown you’ve bought. A pre-wedding massage may be the perfect way to set those tense shoulders straight, says Marlene Pe…