What Chicago’s influencers hope to find in their stockings
Since world peace won't fit in stockings, we asked seven favorite Chicagoans (plus one stellar visitor) to tell us what they really want. They offered answers both high-minded and low...
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Our 10 favorite host gifts
You're about to get invited to a seemingly endless string of dinner parties, holiday get-togethers and all sorts of cheerful festivities. Unfortunately, you're presence alone won't be enough: You're expected...
How to politely decline an offer to officiate your wedding
Q: A friend or a family member offers to officiate your wedding ceremony. How to do you politely decline, so it won't hurt your relationship with that person? In knotty...
How to talk to your child about cursing
Q: Your child hears you cursing and asks what it means. What should you say? If your child is very young, you should be honest, but keep your reaction and...
How to manage your child’s Halloween candy consumption
Q: Your child is delighted with all the Halloween candy he or she brought home. Should you secretly throw it away, spread it out over several days or let the...
How to create boundaries with a flirtatious teen
Q: Your teen's friend is flirting with you. How do you stop the behavior? If a teenager is all smiles and giggly in your presence or wants your undivided attention,...
Tribune columnist Candace Jordan to be awarded Shining Star for volunteer service
Media personality and baiduhai social columnist Candace Jordan will be awarded a Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago Shining Star at the seventh annual Blissful Wishes Ball on Nov. 7....
Tips on giving perfume as a gift
You've decided that this is the year you'll up your gift-giving game and surprise that special lady in your life with a perfume. How hard can it be to get...
Fall’s must-have shoe: The block heel
Owning a pantsuit, the piece that took over the runways for fall 2016, is a huge victory for your wardrobe. But if you want to take your outfit to a...
Should men sit down to pee?
Q: Should men sit down when they pee? What if they are visiting someone else's home? A man's decision to urinate standing up or sitting down would be made based...