Health

No Sweat: Recognizing and Preventing Heat-related Illnesses

September 2010, CMA Today

When temperatures began pushing 90 degrees on a typical August afternoon in Chicago, Meshawn Ayala began to feel feverish. The 32-year-old was a few minutes’ walk from her first adult league softball practice, but her breathing had not slowed and she was beginning to feel nauseated...Read more.

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Vegging Out: World Vegetarian Day

Oct. 2010, Real Moms Love to Eat

This Friday, October 1, is World Vegetarian Day, which kicks off a whole month of veggie love. Even if you’re not up for going fully veg, incorporating meat-free recipes into your repertoire is great for a. the environment, b. your family’s health, and c. your wallet. Let me explain…

The environment. According to Tiffany Plate, aka, the Vegetarian Environmentalist, one pound of beef has...read more.

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Green Style

For Better or Purse

Ellu's colorful clutches, totes, and wristlets made with repurposed material and faux suede.

Mr. Spa-ck

Renew Spa pampers its massage, nail, and facial clients with organic beauty products - for less money that you might thing.

Beg, Borrow, and Steal

Designer dresses are up for rental courtesy of Borrow a Dress Couture.

Swing Vaute

Want a warm and stylish coat made by seriously nice people? Take a look at Vaute Couture's new line of vegan and organic jackets.

Silver Bullet

Julia Failey designs whimsical, elegant jewelry using recycled metals and responsibly sourced diamonds.

Beauty and the Feast

Attendees of this Evanston workshop learned how to make their own beauty products using common household ingredients.

Wheelin' and Dealin'

Looking for some new wheels? Try a community bike swap, like this one going down in Arlington Heights.