What did the accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg mean to generations of women in the workforce? Here, Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, two successful lawyers now retired—and the cofounders of Lustre.net, an online community whose mission is to redefine retirement for modern career women by confronting outdated concepts and defying stereotypes—talk lawyer-to-lawyer as they reflect on 10…
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Tidbits of Recommendations: July 25, 2020
This might be a day late, but it’s certainly not a dollar short. Our weekly installation of Tidbits of Recommendations is here and it’s a fun one! But, before we get into it, a quick word: I know it’s summer and it’s so tempting to go out and live life like it’s any summer before…
Tidbits of Recommendations: June 26, 2020
It’s our fifth week of Tidbits of Recommendations! ToR is a weekly series where we bring you our favorites in entertainment, lifestyle, and Chicago. This is the last Friday of June and the whole month flew by in a blink of an eye. Let’s see what stood out… ENTERTAINMENT One of my favorite stores, Half…
Tidbits of Recommendations: June 19, 2020
It’s our fourth week of Tidbits of Recommendations! ToR is a weekly series where we bring you our favorites in entertainment, lifestyle, and Chicago. Let’s see what we’ve gotten ourselves into this week! (How are we already halfway through June?…) ENTERTAINMENT One of my favorite shows currently on TV, The Bold Type, has returned for…
Tidbits of Recommendations: June 12, 2020
Welcome to week 3 of Tidbits of Recommendations! A weekly series where we bring you our favorites in entertainment, lifestyle, and Chicago. Let’s see what we’ve gotten ourselves into this week! Plus, we threw in an extra rec for good measure. Note: post contains affiliate links where a viewers purchase may result in The Tidbit…
This Activity Book Makes Dating During Quarantine Much Less Routine
My boyfriend, Keegan, and I started dating this past February. It was a good thing that we went on three dates in the first week of February as we would eventually come to find next month that out-of-house dates would be on hold for a while. This is actually okay for us, as we both…
Talking With “Loving Well In A Broken World” Author, Lauren Casper
Self-care is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. You’re only able to take care of others if you can take care of yourself first. Having a relationship with yourself is key to having strong relationships with others . Sometimes, we need a little help when it comes to loving yourself and others….
Celebrity Portrait Artist, Scott Straka, Releases New Book; Returns to Convention Circuit
If there’s one thing I admire, it’s someone who is willing to follow their passion. Such a person is Scott Straka, who has built a career out of his passion for drawing. Straka now travels all over the country attending conventions and sharing his art with those who love it most – the fans. After…
Editor Taylor Leddin Visits “The Jam”, Talks Time Capsule Journal
Last week, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the CW’s The Jam. I joined Amy Rutledge in-studio for a fun conversation about The Time Capsule Journal and we discussed the ways you can utilize such a journal. Click the photo below to check out the interview via their official website!
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Creatives
Right-brain and creative individuals are often notorious for being procrastinators. Procrastination often comes into play when the holidays come around as shopping for gifts can be overwhelming. Not to worry, as we have some fantastic last-minute gift ideas for the creatives in your life. The Time Capsule Journal This is both a shameless plug to…
Teacher, Comedian and Author, Karen Jeffries, Helps Individuals Struggling with Infertility
School teacher and part time stand up comedian Karen Jeffries wrote a book chronicling her experiences with infertility called Hilariously Infertile.The book is a mission to make others who have struggled with infertility laugh as they stare into the harsh, scary, and often sad world of infertility. The Tidbit had the pleasure of speaking with…
Terry Boers Knows The Times and The Score
In 1960’s Chicago Heights, a young Terry Boers was leaving class at Bloom High School. As he was exiting the classroom, his teacher approached him with something that would unknowingly change his life. “Terry,” she said. “Have you ever considered creative writing as a career?” With this question, she went on to compliment the work…