Farm Flavor
Gray McNally was working as a chef in Chicago, trying to find quality farmers from which to source produce, when he had a crazy idea: Why not start a farm of his own?
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House Beautiful
Do you remember your first sleepover as a child? Chances are, it consisted of a bunch of sleeping bags scattered around the living room floor—or maybe, you don’t remember it at all. Brooke Cornelius is out to change that with her company, Southern Sleepovers, which creates overnight experiences children are not likely to forget.
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Realtor.com
Short of primly clucking "Can you please take off your shoes?" to all your visitors, what can you do? Here are some ideas that won't come off as overly passive-aggressive—and might even get a laugh.
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Real Simple
Have you peeked into the cabinet under your kitchen sink lately? If you’re like many people, it might be a space you avoid looking at, simply because you’ve stuffed it with so many odds and ends and can’t seem to keep it tidy.
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Modern Luxury Chicago
From blowouts to braids to party-ready makeup, there’s a beauty bar for just about every service. Chicago dentist Jessica Emery is adding one more to the mix: express teeth whitening with White Haute.
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Shape
Even if you think you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising—there are certain factors (like your family history) that can still put you at risk for certain types of diabetes.
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Shape
Let's talk about death. It sounds sort of morbid, right? At the very least, it's a topic that's unpleasant, and one that many of us avoid entirely until we're forced to deal with it ). The latest healthy-living trend is trying to change that.
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LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN MAGAZINE
For the Chicago edition, I covered an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, interior designer Shelley Johnstone, the Chicago Architecture Biennial, a new steel lighting line and the forthcoming Nobu Hotel.
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The Kitchn
It’s surprisingly difficult to find something that is fast, portable, and filling when I’m away from home. That’s why I’ve started to bring my own breakfast with me.
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Eating Well
The aisles of Trader Joe's are packed with high-protein items that can help you lose weight without sacrificing taste—and without breaking the bank.
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American Marketing Association
In this content marketing piece produced for AMA on behalf of Salesforce Pardot, I spoke with Meredith Ayan, executive director of SPCAI, to learn how the organization is improving quality of life for animals left behind in Chernobyl.
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Midwest Living Magazine
I wrote about heirloom Mexican blue corn in Kansas, swanky hotel gyms, a coffee shop with a cause and more for Midwest Living's new Live Well column.
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Illinois Partners Magazine
Orchards around Illinois are harnessing digital tools to grow their business and better market their products, ranging from apples to peaches to sunflowers.
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Fast Company
While building a network may seem daunting when you’re searching for your first job, it’s not as difficult as you might think.
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Virtuoso
Beautiful arrangements of flowers have always adorned countless lobbies and dining rooms, but these days, hotels and restaurants are doing even more to bring the outside in.
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Furthermore
Home to an 18.5-mile lakefront trail and the popular October marathon, Chicago is an outdoor runner’s dream. Add to that rich culture, impressive architecture, and one of the country’s most recognized culinary scenes, and you have an ideal city for a weekend away.
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