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Take a Hike at a Nearby State Park

Aug 29, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Finding hills to hike, mountains to climb, caves to explore, bluffs, cliffs and waterfalls to enjoy isn’t easy around Chicago but just outside the city’s borders there are actually plenty of places to enjoy these types of outdoor experiences. Some are within an hour driving distance while others are located farther south and west throughout Illinois.

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Welcome Fall Season with Events at a Nearby Forest Preserve

Aug 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Any time we can enjoy nature and the outdoors is a good time for us at Natural Awakenings. Fall holds a special time for us because it us...

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Back to School Means Learning New Skills for You

Aug 22, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

It’s back to school for many children throughout the Chicago area but that doesn’t mean adults can’t learn new things, too.

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After School Matters Fall Registration Opens Today

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.

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How to Make an Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaner

Jul 24, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

How to make an eco-friendly all-purpose with just two ingredients (and water).

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3 Tips to Help You Start Your Garden Now

Mar 20, 2014

Paula Fraser knows we’re ALL itching to get out in our gardens. Today is the first day of Spring (on the calendar, anyway) so we took thi...

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$40 for Cleaning Out Your Closet & Giving Back?

Mar 18, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

The snow is slowly melting and many of us are thinking about spring cleaning and our wardrobe. We don’t need to rush out and buy new pieces. There are a ton of ways we can “shop” without spending any cash. I cover several ways to update your wardrobe and get the items you need for your home in the upcoming May issue of Natural Awakenings. If you’ve been eyeing something new, though, here’s another way to secure some free cash while recycling your clothes and giving back. Nordstrom has partnered with Fashion Project to reward you for getting rid of clothing you no longer want.

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Don't Miss the Good Food Festival & Conference: March 13-15

Mar 10, 2014 ● By By: Grant Kessler

If you are making thoughtful food choices, love shopping at farmers markets and want to know where your food comes from, then the Good Food Festival is for you. Celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary, the Good Food Festival & Conference is the oldest sustainable, local food festival, trade show, and conference in the country - and it happens right here in your city!

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Language Building with Books

Feb 06, 2014 ● By Guest Author: Thomas Weck

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St. Gregory the Great High School: A Healthier Approach to Learning

Nov 09, 2010 ● By Megy Karydes

St. Gregory the Great High School, located in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, was appointed as a pilot initiative school to launch a 21st-century, inquiry-based curriculum, with an emphasis on stewardship, social justice and health and wellness.

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Solving the Backpack Dilemma

Nov 09, 2010 ● By Warren Bruhl

Concern about heavy backpacks has grown in recent years, as young students regularly carry laptops and heavy books to and from school. To create healthy solutions, it’s important to understand how the spine develops and learn how backpacks should be loaded and carried.

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