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Tommy's Tumor
It's easy to take the good things in life for granted. Your family, your friends, your career, your health.
POSTED May 4, 2012 - 1:23pm | Comments (2)
Unleash your inner artist...it's healthy!
How do you stay motivated on the job? Do you feel connected and supported by your co-workers?
POSTED April 19, 2012 - 3:02pm | Comments (3)
Local School Councils - Voting Time!
Will you be voting for the Local School Council (LSC) representatives on Wednesday, April 18?
POSTED April 12, 2012 - 1:17pm | Comments (1)
Edible community gardening - a journey begins
This week, I charged $65 to buy my own 8 ft x 5 ft plot in a community garden. Wow, never thought I would say that.
POSTED April 2, 2012 - 3:31pm | Comments (3)
Maple syrup, with a little spring fling on the side
Ever have one of those weekends where you're more exhausted after the weekend than you were on Friday when the work week ended?
POSTED March 27, 2012 - 1:09pm | Comments (1)
Community connections...and teeth whitening
I find it refreshing when a business creates an unexpected connection with another, seemingly unrelated business.
POSTED March 19, 2012 - 12:47pm | Comments (1)
Swedish Covenant Hospital commercials feature local businesses
It’s remarkable to think about all that our local community has to offer.
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 10:15am | Comments (0)
Temptation - can you resist?
Donuts, pizza, cake. I was tempted by all of these in the past 4 hours, and let me tell you it was not easy to turn down such goodies after a week of...
POSTED January 27, 2012 - 3:33pm | Comments (3)
Cooking with kids...my discovery on the healthy eating challenge
So, if you haven’t heard yet, I’m taking part in a 28-Day Whole Foods Challenge with a number of my co-workers.
POSTED January 23, 2012 - 4:05pm | Comments (2)
Szczesliwego Nowego Roku! Happy New Year!
Szczesliwego Nowego Roku - it means Happy New Year in Polish, in case you didn't know.
POSTED January 3, 2012 - 1:59pm | Comments (1)
I could have died of embarrassment when...
Ok, I don't embarrass easily but I could have died last week while at the first holiday mixer of the year with the Albany Park Ch
POSTED December 5, 2011 - 1:44pm | Comments (4)
SCH doctors and staff complete obstacle race
For me, the busier (and more stressful) my schedule is, the less time I have for exercising...which is exactly when I need it.
POSTED November 3, 2011 - 9:14am | Comments (0)
Supporting our Korean community
If you're following the blog, you know that October 1 also marked the birth of my new nephew, making this particular Saturday even more...
POSTED October 5, 2011 - 11:34am | Comments (0)
Ooh that new baby smell...
On Friday night/Saturday morning I layed in bed, wide-eyed, awaiting the good news. Finally, it came through: "Caleb Joseph Formoso was born at...
POSTED October 4, 2011 - 3:08pm | Comments (0)
Olive Oil as Medicine
We had a great time last week at our Olive Oil as Medicine event at City Olive in Andersonville.
POSTED September 29, 2011 - 12:11pm | Comments (0)
Brain fitness...what age should you start?
POSTED September 1, 2011 - 11:22am | Comments (0)
Marmalade opens in Ravenswood!
I couldn't let the week come to a close without sharing our delicious experience at Marmalade in Ravenswood this afternoo
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 2:55pm | Comments (1)
Outdoor dining in Andersonville...what a night!
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 9:16am | Comments (0)
World class chocolates in North Park!
I love chocolate. Have I mentioned this? (If you've been following the blog, this should be no surprise to you.)
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 10:08am | Comments (0)
Oops, my 2-year old kicked me in the jaw!
My husband and I don't let our daughter sleep in our bed - except for maybe a few minutes on a weekend morning. I've always thought this was a good...
POSTED July 27, 2011 - 9:15am | Comments (2)
100 degrees at Andersonville Farmers Market...We were there!
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:18pm | Comments (0)
Great fall programs are on their way!
Over the last few weeks, we've been brainstorming, meeting with partners, booking dates on the calendar, writing event descriptions -...
POSTED July 11, 2011 - 1:47pm | Comments (0)
A healthy community...what's the buzz?
“What do you consider the most important health issue for yourself, your business and/or your community?” This is the question we recently asked...
POSTED July 6, 2011 - 10:51am | Comments (0)
Swedie Bear on tour!
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 10:14am | Comments (0)
A migraine story
There are two types of people in this world: those that get migraines and those that do not. If you've had one, you know how debilitating they can be.
POSTED June 6, 2011 - 11:29am | Comments (0)
Yum! Girls On The Run delivers cupcakes!
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 2:07pm | Comments (0)
Chicago Chocolate Tours - Uplift Through Chocolate!
 
POSTED May 23, 2011 - 11:16am | Comments (0)
A shout out to our local community!
So I’m driving down California Ave. when I see St. Hilary’s marquee: 
POSTED May 19, 2011 - 12:53pm | Comments (0)
A special visit to the Healing Garden
 
POSTED May 12, 2011 - 3:29pm | Comments (0)
Get your food fix - a local bakery and a french bistro!
POSTED May 5, 2011 - 11:15am | Comments (0)
Ladies Night at Whole Foods
Last week, we had fun at Ladies Night at Whole Foods Market Sauganash.
POSTED April 29, 2011 - 10:35am | Comments (0)
What's a Purple Asparagus?
POSTED April 25, 2011 - 4:05pm | Comments (0)
Positive Parenting
My two year old is perhaps the sweetest little being I've ever encountered on the planet, but at 3 a.m.
POSTED April 22, 2011 - 8:23am | Comments (3)
Healthy dinner series continues at Mia Figlia
POSTED April 13, 2011 - 9:46am | Comments (0)
Bucharest, Ballyhoo and Burgers
What a weekend!
POSTED April 11, 2011 - 10:59am | Comments (0)
Acupuncture and Flower Arranging
It's been a busy week and another busy one is on it's way!
POSTED April 8, 2011 - 2:16pm | Comments (0)
Just a "foot"note
 
POSTED April 5, 2011 - 10:54am | Comments (0)
Health Starts Here with Whole Foods Market Sauganash
Last year, Whole Foods launched a great initiative called
POSTED April 4, 2011 - 4:19pm | Comments (0)
Ceres' Table debuts new recipes for Swedish Covenant Hospital
 
POSTED March 23, 2011 - 12:08pm | Comments (0)
Egg yolks to treat a swollen throat and more!
 
POSTED March 22, 2011 - 10:21am | Comments (1)
Thanks Attea Tech Team!
Earlier this year, Attea Middle School's Tech Team visited
POSTED March 21, 2011 - 1:35pm | Comments (0)
Cool Community Happenings!
Over the past week, we've had a great time learning about wellness with our local north side community members.
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 2:55pm | Comments (0)
Grow with Gompers Park
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 1:32pm | Comments (0)
Home Remedies Event at The Book Cellar
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 2:14pm | Comments (0)
KickSprout and Swedish Covenant Hospital
Just spoke with Leasa Navarro, founder of KickSprout, a unique network of new and experienced parents that meets to support
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 1:59pm | Comments (0)
City Olive and Ceres' Table partner up for a healthy dinner event
   
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 10:38am | Comments (0)
Welcome to Chicago's north side community blog!
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 9:09am | Comments (0)
I could have died of embarrassment when...
Ok, I don't embarrass easily but I could have died last week while at the first holiday mixer of the year with the Albany Park Ch
POSTED December 5, 2011 - 1:44pm |
Comments(4)
Positive Parenting
My two year old is perhaps the sweetest little being I've ever encountered on the planet, but at 3 a.m.
POSTED April 22, 2011 - 8:23am |
Comments(3)
Temptation - can you resist?
Donuts, pizza, cake. I was tempted by all of these in the past 4 hours, and let me tell you it was not easy to turn down such goodies after a week of...
POSTED January 27, 2012 - 3:33pm |
Comments(3)
Edible community gardening - a journey begins
This week, I charged $65 to buy my own 8 ft x 5 ft plot in a community garden. Wow, never thought I would say that.
POSTED April 2, 2012 - 3:31pm |
Comments(3)
Unleash your inner artist...it's healthy!
How do you stay motivated on the job? Do you feel connected and supported by your co-workers?
POSTED April 19, 2012 - 3:02pm |
Comments(3)
Oops, my 2-year old kicked me in the jaw!
My husband and I don't let our daughter sleep in our bed - except for maybe a few minutes on a weekend morning. I've always thought this was a good...
POSTED July 27, 2011 - 9:15am |
Comments(2)
Cooking with kids...my discovery on the healthy eating challenge
So, if you haven’t heard yet, I’m taking part in a 28-Day Whole Foods Challenge with a number of my co-workers.
POSTED January 23, 2012 - 4:05pm |
Comments(2)
Tommy's Tumor
It's easy to take the good things in life for granted. Your family, your friends, your career, your health.
POSTED May 4, 2012 - 1:23pm |
Comments(2)
Egg yolks to treat a swollen throat and more!
 
POSTED March 22, 2011 - 10:21am |
Comments(1)
Marmalade opens in Ravenswood!
I couldn't let the week come to a close without sharing our delicious experience at Marmalade in Ravenswood this afternoo
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 2:55pm |
Comments(1)
Szczesliwego Nowego Roku! Happy New Year!
Szczesliwego Nowego Roku - it means Happy New Year in Polish, in case you didn't know.
POSTED January 3, 2012 - 1:59pm |
Comments(1)
Community connections...and teeth whitening
I find it refreshing when a business creates an unexpected connection with another, seemingly unrelated business.
POSTED March 19, 2012 - 12:47pm |
Comments(1)
Maple syrup, with a little spring fling on the side
Ever have one of those weekends where you're more exhausted after the weekend than you were on Friday when the work week ended?
POSTED March 27, 2012 - 1:09pm |
Comments(1)
Local School Councils - Voting Time!
Will you be voting for the Local School Council (LSC) representatives on Wednesday, April 18?
POSTED April 12, 2012 - 1:17pm |
Comments(1)
Welcome to Chicago's north side community blog!
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 9:09am |
Comments(0)
City Olive and Ceres' Table partner up for a healthy dinner event
   
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 10:38am |
Comments(0)
KickSprout and Swedish Covenant Hospital
Just spoke with Leasa Navarro, founder of KickSprout, a unique network of new and experienced parents that meets to support
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 1:59pm |
Comments(0)
Home Remedies Event at The Book Cellar
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 2:14pm |
Comments(0)
Grow with Gompers Park
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 1:32pm |
Comments(0)
Cool Community Happenings!
Over the past week, we've had a great time learning about wellness with our local north side community members.
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 2:55pm |
Comments(0)
Thanks Attea Tech Team!
Earlier this year, Attea Middle School's Tech Team visited
POSTED March 21, 2011 - 1:35pm |
Comments(0)
Ceres' Table debuts new recipes for Swedish Covenant Hospital
 
POSTED March 23, 2011 - 12:08pm |
Comments(0)
Health Starts Here with Whole Foods Market Sauganash
Last year, Whole Foods launched a great initiative called
POSTED April 4, 2011 - 4:19pm |
Comments(0)
Just a "foot"note
 
POSTED April 5, 2011 - 10:54am |
Comments(0)
Acupuncture and Flower Arranging
It's been a busy week and another busy one is on it's way!
POSTED April 8, 2011 - 2:16pm |
Comments(0)
Bucharest, Ballyhoo and Burgers
What a weekend!
POSTED April 11, 2011 - 10:59am |
Comments(0)
Healthy dinner series continues at Mia Figlia
POSTED April 13, 2011 - 9:46am |
Comments(0)
What's a Purple Asparagus?
POSTED April 25, 2011 - 4:05pm |
Comments(0)
Ladies Night at Whole Foods
Last week, we had fun at Ladies Night at Whole Foods Market Sauganash.
POSTED April 29, 2011 - 10:35am |
Comments(0)
Get your food fix - a local bakery and a french bistro!
POSTED May 5, 2011 - 11:15am |
Comments(0)
A special visit to the Healing Garden
 
POSTED May 12, 2011 - 3:29pm |
Comments(0)
A shout out to our local community!
So I’m driving down California Ave. when I see St. Hilary’s marquee: 
POSTED May 19, 2011 - 12:53pm |
Comments(0)
Chicago Chocolate Tours - Uplift Through Chocolate!
 
POSTED May 23, 2011 - 11:16am |
Comments(0)
A migraine story
There are two types of people in this world: those that get migraines and those that do not. If you've had one, you know how debilitating they can be.
POSTED June 6, 2011 - 11:29am |
Comments(0)
Yum! Girls On The Run delivers cupcakes!
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 2:07pm |
Comments(0)
Swedie Bear on tour!
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 10:14am |
Comments(0)
A healthy community...what's the buzz?
“What do you consider the most important health issue for yourself, your business and/or your community?” This is the question we recently asked...
POSTED July 6, 2011 - 10:51am |
Comments(0)
Great fall programs are on their way!
Over the last few weeks, we've been brainstorming, meeting with partners, booking dates on the calendar, writing event descriptions -...
POSTED July 11, 2011 - 1:47pm |
Comments(0)
100 degrees at Andersonville Farmers Market...We were there!
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:18pm |
Comments(0)
World class chocolates in North Park!
I love chocolate. Have I mentioned this? (If you've been following the blog, this should be no surprise to you.)
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 10:08am |
Comments(0)
Outdoor dining in Andersonville...what a night!
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 9:16am |
Comments(0)
Brain fitness...what age should you start?
POSTED September 1, 2011 - 11:22am |
Comments(0)
Olive Oil as Medicine
We had a great time last week at our Olive Oil as Medicine event at City Olive in Andersonville.
POSTED September 29, 2011 - 12:11pm |
Comments(0)
Ooh that new baby smell...
On Friday night/Saturday morning I layed in bed, wide-eyed, awaiting the good news. Finally, it came through: "Caleb Joseph Formoso was born at...
POSTED October 4, 2011 - 3:08pm |
Comments(0)
Supporting our Korean community
If you're following the blog, you know that October 1 also marked the birth of my new nephew, making this particular Saturday even more...
POSTED October 5, 2011 - 11:34am |
Comments(0)
SCH doctors and staff complete obstacle race
For me, the busier (and more stressful) my schedule is, the less time I have for exercising...which is exactly when I need it.
POSTED November 3, 2011 - 9:14am |
Comments(0)
Swedish Covenant Hospital commercials feature local businesses
It’s remarkable to think about all that our local community has to offer.
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 10:15am |
Comments(0)
Welcome to Chicago's north side community blog!
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 9:09am |
Comments(0)
City Olive and Ceres' Table partner up for a healthy dinner event
   
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 10:38am |
Comments(0)
KickSprout and Swedish Covenant Hospital
Just spoke with Leasa Navarro, founder of KickSprout, a unique network of new and experienced parents that meets to support
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 1:59pm |
Comments(0)
Home Remedies Event at The Book Cellar
POSTED March 11, 2011 - 2:14pm |
Comments(0)
Grow with Gompers Park
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 1:32pm |
Comments(0)
Cool Community Happenings!
Over the past week, we've had a great time learning about wellness with our local north side community members.
POSTED March 15, 2011 - 2:55pm |
Comments(0)
Thanks Attea Tech Team!
Earlier this year, Attea Middle School's Tech Team visited
POSTED March 21, 2011 - 1:35pm |
Comments(0)
Ceres' Table debuts new recipes for Swedish Covenant Hospital
 
POSTED March 23, 2011 - 12:08pm |
Comments(0)
Health Starts Here with Whole Foods Market Sauganash
Last year, Whole Foods launched a great initiative called
POSTED April 4, 2011 - 4:19pm |
Comments(0)
Just a "foot"note
 
POSTED April 5, 2011 - 10:54am |
Comments(0)
Acupuncture and Flower Arranging
It's been a busy week and another busy one is on it's way!
POSTED April 8, 2011 - 2:16pm |
Comments(0)
Bucharest, Ballyhoo and Burgers
What a weekend!
POSTED April 11, 2011 - 10:59am |
Comments(0)
Healthy dinner series continues at Mia Figlia
POSTED April 13, 2011 - 9:46am |
Comments(0)
What's a Purple Asparagus?
POSTED April 25, 2011 - 4:05pm |
Comments(0)
Ladies Night at Whole Foods
Last week, we had fun at Ladies Night at Whole Foods Market Sauganash.
POSTED April 29, 2011 - 10:35am |
Comments(0)
Get your food fix - a local bakery and a french bistro!
POSTED May 5, 2011 - 11:15am |
Comments(0)
A special visit to the Healing Garden
 
POSTED May 12, 2011 - 3:29pm |
Comments(0)
A shout out to our local community!
So I’m driving down California Ave. when I see St. Hilary’s marquee: 
POSTED May 19, 2011 - 12:53pm |
Comments(0)
Chicago Chocolate Tours - Uplift Through Chocolate!
 
POSTED May 23, 2011 - 11:16am |
Comments(0)
A migraine story
There are two types of people in this world: those that get migraines and those that do not. If you've had one, you know how debilitating they can be.
POSTED June 6, 2011 - 11:29am |
Comments(0)
Yum! Girls On The Run delivers cupcakes!
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 2:07pm |
Comments(0)
Swedie Bear on tour!
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 10:14am |
Comments(0)
A healthy community...what's the buzz?
“What do you consider the most important health issue for yourself, your business and/or your community?” This is the question we recently asked...
POSTED July 6, 2011 - 10:51am |
Comments(0)
Great fall programs are on their way!
Over the last few weeks, we've been brainstorming, meeting with partners, booking dates on the calendar, writing event descriptions -...
POSTED July 11, 2011 - 1:47pm |
Comments(0)
100 degrees at Andersonville Farmers Market...We were there!
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:18pm |
Comments(0)
World class chocolates in North Park!
I love chocolate. Have I mentioned this? (If you've been following the blog, this should be no surprise to you.)
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 10:08am |
Comments(0)
Outdoor dining in Andersonville...what a night!
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 9:16am |
Comments(0)
Brain fitness...what age should you start?
POSTED September 1, 2011 - 11:22am |
Comments(0)
Olive Oil as Medicine
We had a great time last week at our Olive Oil as Medicine event at City Olive in Andersonville.
POSTED September 29, 2011 - 12:11pm |
Comments(0)
Ooh that new baby smell...
On Friday night/Saturday morning I layed in bed, wide-eyed, awaiting the good news. Finally, it came through: "Caleb Joseph Formoso was born at...
POSTED October 4, 2011 - 3:08pm |
Comments(0)
Supporting our Korean community
If you're following the blog, you know that October 1 also marked the birth of my new nephew, making this particular Saturday even more...
POSTED October 5, 2011 - 11:34am |
Comments(0)
SCH doctors and staff complete obstacle race
For me, the busier (and more stressful) my schedule is, the less time I have for exercising...which is exactly when I need it.
POSTED November 3, 2011 - 9:14am |
Comments(0)
Swedish Covenant Hospital commercials feature local businesses
It’s remarkable to think about all that our local community has to offer.
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 10:15am |
Comments(0)