Yoga: Strike a Pose

by Ashleigh on February 7, 2012

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Merle Norman Photo Shoot

by Ashleigh on February 6, 2012

We recently visited Owner Kim Allen at Fox River Grove’s Merle Norman for a photo shoot to be featured in the March/April issue. We tried out some of spring’s new trends, took down some tips and doubled as special occasion models (prom, bridal and mother-of-the-bride). Here’s a sneak peak of the evening. For a rundown of what the professional makeup artists did, tips for your special occasion look, more information about Merle Norman’s professional photo-finish applications and to see our “after” pictures, pick up the upcoming March/April issue of Suburban Woman.

Prom Makeover

Prom

Bridal Makeover

Bridal

Mother-of-the-Bride Makeover

Mother of the Bride

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Choosing Good Fats over Bad Fats to Protect your Heart

February 6, 2012

February is “Heart Health Month” and the naturopathic experts at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard say one of the best ways to protect your heart is to get familiar with fats! “Most people understand that high cholesterol levels in the blood can create heart health risks,” says Fraser Smith, ND, who is [...]

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Amateur Kitchen’s Cheesecake-Filled, Chocolate-Covered Strawberry

January 31, 2012

Is there anything better than a chocolate-covered strawberry? A cheesecake-filled, chocolate-covered strawberry, of course! The freshness of the strawberry, the sweetness of the chocolate and the creaminess of the cheesecake filling is sure to be a hit with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day and for all of the days to come. Cheesecake-Filled, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Prep: [...]

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The Top Cities for Staying Young

January 31, 2012

Are you and your neighbors doing what it takes to put your city on the top cities list for either staying young or growing old too fast? We analyzed 2011 data for America’s 50 largest metropolitan areas generated by our patented RealAge Test to determine the Youngest and Oldest Cities in America rankings. Factors such [...]

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Urban-Style Living in the Suburbs

January 30, 2012

Downtown Algonquin introduces Riverside Plaza, a beautiful, new-construction building located at the corners of Main Street and Algonquin Road.  This four-story development offers 54 condominiums, 12,000 square feet of retail space and breathtaking views of the Fox River. Stop by to check out the six models that are currently open for viewing, and reserve your [...]

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Deals & Events!

January 30, 2012

Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just heading out of town  for a long weekend with the kids, Chicago is the perfect setting to celebrate the  Valentine’s Day holiday. From Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 19, the city  offers more than a week of Cupid-inspired experiences, from special performances and dinner  dates, to outdoor [...]

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Giveaway: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Package ($225 Value)

January 27, 2012

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, seen on Good Morning America and Dr. Oz, is one of the fastest growing non-surgical methods for those who want to not only maintain beauty, radiance and vitality to the face, but who also want to improve overall health and well-being. Acupuncture for facial beauty is a wonderful holistic approach to fighting [...]

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Norge Ski Jump Tournament this Weekend

January 27, 2012

Norge Ski Club’s January tournament–International 5-Hills and Junior National Championship Qualifier–will take place on January 28th and 29th, Saturday and Sunday, at 12:00pm. Norge plans on hosting four international teams who will be competing against elite jumpers from the United States in the 4th stop of the 5-Hills Tour. Also, highly ranked United States junior [...]

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SW Learns Martial Arts

January 26, 2012

Suburban Woman Account Representative Mary Kate recently visited Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, who recently expanded their business to Lake in the Hills. She enjoyed her experience as an onlooker of both children and adult classes. “Everyone was getting a great workout learning some martial arts and self-defense moves,” she says. “Little kids were effortlessly able [...]

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