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Archive for June, 2006

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Summer Solstice: Beauty And The Beach Part II

28 June 2006

Don’t want to tap into the festival fund? Dip into your margarita money? Lucky for you the world of hair removal and self-tanning treatments have come a LONG way since they first hit department and drugstore shelves.
At-Home Hair Removal
Having been an esthetician for eight years, I cannot and will not condone at-home waxing! Not only […]

For Sale By Owner: There’s A Lot Involved

28 June 2006

You’ve seen the ads on TV: sell your own home and save all those commission costs. But there’s a lot more involved than just sticking a sign in the front lawn and having bread baking in the oven during your open house.
Even though you’re “saving” those commission costs, you may also be leaving at least […]

Chicago Audio Loop Tour

28 June 2006

If you’re the type of person who’d rather see the sites on your own instead of tagging along with a group, you’re in luck. The Chicago Loop Alliance has created audio tours of downtown Chicago. Even though the Loop is normally seen as the business/financial district, there’s a whole lot of culture to be found […]

Juzt Nutz - Yes, They Are!

26 June 2006

When a member of a band has a heart attack three weeks before a show, you’re not quite sure what to expect.
Well, that’s not quite true. You expect that there will be no show.
Unless it’s Juzt Nutz. And this band is appropriately named. They’re freakin’ insane.
I’ve been corresponding with this Chicago band for the last […]

Summer Solstice: Beauty And The Beach Part I

21 June 2006

The Egyptians have a god named after it. You try to catch it on your lunch break. And for marketing purposes, it is used as a descriptive element in products and services to signify all that is glowing and cheerful. I am referring to the sun, and without trying to burst your bright bubble on […]


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