Life is busy, so who wouldn’t want to add some spa-like serenity into their home? Orchids, and Moth Orchids, in particular, have been enjoying explosive popularity over the past few years. These striking houseplants are instantly recognizable by their colorful...
Kids are naturally curious—it’s part of what makes being a parent so amazing. Yet, for so many kids, that curiosity seems to disappear as soon as a plate of vegetables appears. Why is it that, suddenly, the healthiest foods are also some of the scariest? Fortunately,...
If you offered your kids a trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden or the Lincoln Park Zoo, which one do you think they would choose? Chances are, the zoo has a little more pull with the younger crowd than the gardens do. When you think about what the average kid watches...
Here comes the sun! While the warm spring air is still weeks away, we’re already starting to enjoy longer days—along with more sunlight streaming through our windows. Even in the wintertime, intense sunlight from a south-facing window might be too much for some of...
Ingredients: 1 lb. peeled plum tomatoes 6 large jalapeño peppers (stems removed, remove seeds for milder salsa) 1 onion (quartered) 3 peeled garlic cloves 1/2 cup cilantro 1 tsp cumin 1Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp white vinegar salt to taste Directions: To a pot add whole...
