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After thinking about everyone else, this is something for Mom to do/buy/go to for herself. Things to do with her girlfriends, spouse or partner. Think "Girls Night Out."No doubt it’s been a long winter for us humans. Same goes for our canine friends. Now that the snow has melted and temperatures are eeking above 40 degrees, why not treat you and your best four-legged friend to some fresh air and room to run. If you love your dog as much as we love ours, their utter joy in running free will turn your winter frown upside down. As residents of Lake County, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff dog owners can enjoy daily access to all four of the county’s dog exercise areas. Prairie Wolf is just minutes away on Waukegan Road north of Half Day Road. Just north of Buckley on…
Tired of wool socks, boots, and coats, and still being cold? Get hot at Forever Om Yoga in Lake Forest (1407 Western Ave., (847) 482-YOGA). At temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, these Hot Vinyasa classes will warm you to the core, strengthen and detoxify you. A native of Lake Forest, Cilla Stoll founded Forever Om with the belief that yoga should be available to all ages and levels, and strongly asserts her zero ego policy (no high-end yoga attire required). She and her staff of instructors are approachable and welcome the chance to work with beginners to advanced, no matter the class. In …
Your teens are headed to the movies. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. THIS WEEK The snow is here, and it’s not going anywhere for a while. So grab a gal pal and get outside. The Lake Forest and Lake Bluff communities and surrounding areas offer plenty of outdoor open space where you can throw on a snowshoe or cross…