Jul 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
After School Matters, the non-profit organization founded in 1991 by former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, is designed to offer Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science, sports, technology, words and nationally-recognized gallery programs. Registration for Fall 2014 opens July 28, 2014.
Jul 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Front Porch Fridays (or Front Yard Fridays) is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors simply by deciding on date and time to meet in someone's front yard and porch.
Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.
Jul 24, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
How to make an eco-friendly all-purpose with just two ingredients (and water).
Jul 16, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Would you ever willingly give up all of your stuff? The stuff in your home? You know, all 300,000 pieces? What? You didn’t know you had t...
Jul 08, 2014 ● By Peggy Malecki
Natural Awakenings Chicago is proud to partner with Michael Franti's Soulshine Music & Yoga Tour on their Chicago stop on July 10th at Northerly Island.
Jun 25, 2014
Summertime in Chicago means it’s time to have some fun outdoors and festivals rank high on many lists. Whether it’s listening to a band at Ravinia or Millennium Park, picnicking at a nearby forest preserve or attending a festival, the goal is to maximize our time outdoors over these warm months.
Jun 23, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Is it too late to plant any vegetables if you live in the Chicago area? Is July too late in the season? Not at all. Here are 9 vegetables you can plant during the summer and still produce a bounty.
Jun 13, 2014
Spirits in the Wild, Park Ridge native and fine art photographer Dan Elster's largest solo installation to date, opened this week at the Brickton Art Center. The show will run through June 28 with a reception on Saturday, June 14 from 2-5:00 pm.
Jun 05, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
BURT’S BUZZ is the story of Burt Shavitz’s life, the man behind his namesake company: Burt's Bees. Film Director Jody Shapiro gives us an intimate and rare look at Burt’s world after she follows him for a year and chronicles his life.
Jun 04, 2014 ● By By Linda Memmesheimer
Today’s Guest Blog Post comes from Linda Memmesheimer, founder of Think Wholistic, a newly founded integrative health network of individuals, businesses, health practitioners and associations which aims to serving the community through webinars, seminars and events and empowering people to a healthier mind, body and spirit.
Apr 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
In what seems to be de rigueur, hotels are incorporating art galleries on their properties. The move makes sense and while not exactly ne...
Apr 22, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
It’s Earth Month and that means breaking out that “eco chic” look. This morning, Natural Awakenings magazine Editor and Publisher Peggy Malecki shared these great finds on Good Day Chicago Fox 32 television this morning.
Apr 10, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) has a new website and it is full of new and interactive features worth checking out.
Apr 07, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. If you want to try something a bit different, head to South Water Kitchen in Chicago where Executive Chef Roger Waysok has crafted a hybrid PB&J Grilled Cheese for menu. The sandwich is made up of Pear, Brie & blueberry Jam.