Whether we’re students or not, we’ve all had the experience of sitting at a desk and trying to push through some heavy material. The clock ticks on, but we don’t seem to make any progress. In these moments, we usually turn to a cup of coffee, an...
In the spring, you’re bound to see an Easter lily (or several!) in homes across Illinois. These elegant white flowers are deeply meaningful in the Christian faith, commonly found in churches and places of worship, to celebrate their namesake holiday. If one of these...
There is nothing a houseplant appreciates more than a warm sunspot near a window to drink in the nourishing rays. In small rooms, it’s not always easy to give our sun-loving friends adequate window light. But with a few creative techniques, we can easily adorn...
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...
