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Maris Callahan

A Conversation with Jodi Fyfe

Food, Tastemakers

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail You could say that as the founder of Paramount Events, Jodi Fyfe is somewhat of a local Martha Stewart. In 2011, with a restaurant and hospitality management degree from Kendall College in addition to 20 years of experience under her belt, the Oak Park mom of…

A Conversation with Julie Bombacino

Food, Tastemakers

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail I’m a big fan of the good old fashioned family business. I’m an even bigger fan of good old fashioned family businesses created to help improve the lives of people with chronic medical needs. Julie Bombacino, who founded her…

How To: Make a Celebratory ‘New Job’ Care Package

Living

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SipIndulgence #CollectiveBias Almost one year ago, I accepted a full-time job after nearly five years of self-employment. The thought of waking up…

Host a Tropical Tea Party [Recipe: Peach Mango Tea Sangria]

Entertaining, Home

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail February is the shortest month, but it’s also the longest month. In November and December, the holiday spirit gets us through the coldest days and in January, well, January is my birthday month, so it’s generally pretty tolerable. February…