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JULY 2015

Leisure & recreation

Fun On The Lake

FREE LIVE MUSICGet out there and enjoy some tunes page 12

It takES a VILLagEWhy McHenry and Johnsburg are places to visit page 52

a FaIR tO REMEMBER

Check out the McHenry County Fair and make some memories ... page 8

Activities abound at McHenry Countys lakespage 16

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8 A fAir to remember Its time to make some family memories! Head over to the McHenry County Fair for 4-H animal judging, pageantry, a lip syncing contest, demolition derby, rides, food and more.

12 oh, those summer nights Get out and enjoy the many opportunities for free live music in parks all across McHenry County.

16 lAkeside fun Summer is here which means warm weather and more time with friends and family. Hit one of the many lakes in the county for some fun.

20 its five oclock somewhere Blarney Island offers a taste of Key West right here in the Midwest.

24 book nook Arlene Lynes, owner of Read Between the Lynes bookstore in Woodstock, shares some ideas for summer reading.

26 #were not At home How to share your summer vacation pics online without exposing your absence from home.

28 disney or d.c.? Family columnist Michelle Stien explains which vacation destination her children preferred and why.

30 greAt gArdening Tips on how to keep your yard, flowers and garden happy through the fall.

32 sAfe sunbAthing Summer is in full swing and the beaches are packed with sun worshippers. Is there a safe way to bronze up?

34 vitAl signs Dr. Daniel Strelcheck explains how chiropractic can help create natural, healthy skin.

40 hAir cAre How to keep those locks luxurious despite the weather.

42 beAuty bAsics Columnist Lisa Ryan of Love My Results explains makeup for the perfect summer face in just minutes.

44 gem tAlk Karly Bulinski of Steffans Jewelers warns about buying diamonds off the internet.

48 food with A view Enjoy summer by dining al fresco at restaurants around the county.

50 Put A fork in it Dining columnist Dave Faccone predicts the trends in BBQ well see this year.

51 in reserve Laura Ribando, owner of Wine 101 Simplified, recommends tasty wines for this weather.

52 meet mchenry & Johnsburg Celebrations, antiques and fireworks are just some activities to enjoy in these villages.

55 sociAl life The McHenry County Magazine 2015 Women of Distinction winners enjoy a luncheon celebration.

56 full of surPrises Experience the completely re-engineered 2016 Kia Sorento Limited.

60 Artist Profile Stacy Pahl shares her digital photograph titled All Aboard.

61 cAlendAr of events Check out a variety of local events, courtesy of our own Planit Northwest website!

62 women of distinction Learn why Inez Young and April Dougherty, a mother/daughter team, are such a dynamic duo.

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ive always considered July the heart of the summer.A full month with no school, no requiredsports activities for the kids and many week-long absences of co-workers.

You can tell that everyone is trying to make the most of this wonderful weather, absorbing the sun as well as the family time.

It therefore seems fitting that our July issue is devoted to Leisure and Recreation in McHenry County.

We have stuff do to on the numerous lakes we are fortunate enough to have, live music we can listen to for free at our various park districts, a county fair that provides everything in terms of home-grown, local entertainment, and more.

July isnt dull here in McHenry County!

While there is much fun to be had, there are still many practical matters that must be attended to as well. For example, how do I keep my flowers, vegetables and lawn looking great during these hot weeks? How do I safely share pictures of the

adventures my family enjoys on social media? And the ultimate of dilemmas ... how do I get that summer-kissed skin without harming my otherwise naturally pale complexion?

July will speed past us faster than wed like. Teachers as well as myself see the Fourth of July as essentially the end of summer because it breezes by so quickly after that.

Please take the time this year to explore the many fun activities we have laid out for you to make this the most fun-packed summer you can have. Weve all earned it, and there is so much out there to do.

I know I am grateful to live in a county so ripe with summer fun!

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COVERFuN, FuN, FuN!

Scott and Laura Bowden enjoy boating on the Fox River during the summer. Read about more fun activities to try on our local lakes. starting on page 16.

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By ELIZABETH HARMON

hether its long-standing traditions or new favorites, the 2015 McHenry County Fair offers something for everyone.

Every year, one of our big challenges as an association is to take something thats always been part of our lives and create an atmosphere where people can come and learn, says Kelly Sadowski, a McHenry County Fair Association member and 4-H volunteer.

An annual celebration of McHenry Countys agricultural heritage as well as a great reason to get the family together for a memorable day of summer fun the fair opens Wednesday, August 5, and runs through Sunday, August 9.

This years theme, Homemade, Homegrown, recognizes the contributions of the countys farmers, 4-H members and families, and the many residents who come together to make the fair a success. From the Marengo-based Midway operators, to the young women throughout the county competing in the queen pageant, to the pie-makers, photographers, gardeners, woodworkers and others who display their talents in the fairs various competitions, each has a role to play in the creation of a successful event.

Ive worked for the fair association for a year, but the fair has been a part of my life since I was 8, says Liz Woolridge, McHenry County Fair Association office manager.

Historically, county fairs were a chance for farmers to discover new techniques and machinery, and exhibit livestock. Animal exhibits and judging are still a key part of fair

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week, and begin daily at 8:00 a.m. Its early in the morning, but its fun and interesting to watch, says Sadowski.

Poultry, rabbits, beef and dairy cattle, goats, swine and sheep are judged on how well they meet the standards for their breeds. The breeders who raised them are judged on their animal knowledge and presentation skills. Judging and exhibits take place in the barns designated for each animal, as well as in the Hansen Pavilion. Livestock events wrap up Saturday with a 4-H livestock auction.

There also will be 4-H and county-wide horse shows on Saturday and Sunday, with horsemanship, speed and barrel racing events. Admission to all events is free.

More free family entertainment can be found throughout the day and evening on the fairs new Main Stage. Featured performers include magician/hypnotist Lance Griffith, and Blend, a male a capella and doo-wop group from southern Illinois. Ive seen them perform and theyre amazing, says Woolridge.

The Main Stage also hosts contests on Thursday and Friday. Thursday night is the Mother Daughter Look-Alike Contest while Friday ushers in a new event the Lip Sync Battle. Visit the McHenry County Fairs facebook page to register for both in advance.

Fair-goers of all ages can enjoy live music in the Entertainment Tent, starting at 9 p.m. On Friday night, Rockfords Clutch Cargo performs classic and party rock, and on Saturday, Chicago-area country band Suburban Cowboys takes the stage. Admission is free. For those 21 and over, alcohol is available for purchase with a wristband.

Free fun also can be found in the Hansen Pavilion. Watch a demonstration by the McHenry County Sheriff s K9 Unit, cheer on local talent in the fairs annual competition, enjoy dance demonstrations

and more. Throughout fair week, a Log Hoggers wood sculpture artist will create original works of wood art on site which will be auctioned off Sunday, with proceeds benefitting next years fair.

What trip to the fair is complete without a visit to the Midway? Operated by DRS Skinners Amusements of Marengo, the Midway offers rides and games to please everyone. Enjoy unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Wristbands are $20 at the carnival ticket booth. A pre-sales deal pack can be purchased for $20 at the Fair Association office on the Fairgrounds in Woodstock during office hours between July 1 and July 31. The pack includes a one day admission ticket (valued at $6 to $8) and one wristband for unlimited rides during designated hours on that day.

The Midway opens at 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; at 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 10 p.m. daily.

Cap off a great day at the fair with a Grandstand Show. On Wednesday, young

women ages 16 to 21 from throughout the county will compete for the title of Miss McHenry County, a $2,000 scholarship and the honor of representing McHenry County at a state-wide county queen competition.

Thursday brings some new entertainment the Broken Horn Rodeo. Events include tie-down roping, team roping, bareback riding, timed events and a stick horse race. We wanted to offer a different kind of family-friendly entertainment that people wouldnt see on an everyday basis, says Sadowski.

Enjoy homegrown Motocross racing, with the Friday Nights Under the Lights MX

Racing series, sponsored by Woodstock KTM, and featuring riders from McHenry, Lake and Kane Counties, as well as southern Wisconsin.

Tractor pulls start early Saturday morning and resume in the evening. On Sunday theres demolition derby action, kicking off in the early afternoon, and closing out the fair Sunday evening.

Information about fair admission, grandstand ticket prices, start times for grandstand events, a fairgrounds map and more is available at McHenryCountyFair.com.


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wednesdAy, August 5th 8:00 a.m. 4-H animal shows, livestock judging1:00 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands good until 5 p.m.5:00 p.m. McHenry County Sheriff K9 demonstration7:00 p.m. Miss McHenry County Pageant

thursdAy, August 6th 8:00 a.m. 4-H animal shows, livestock judging1:00 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands good until 5 p.m.3:00 p.m. Magic Show4:30 p.m. Magic Show5:45 p.m. Mother Daughter Look-Alike Contest6:00 p.m. Broken Horn Rodeo

fridAy, August 7th8:00 a.m. 4-H animal shows, livestock judging10:30 a.m. Blend11:30 a.m. Magic Show12:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show1:00 p.m. Carnival rides open2:00 p.m. Blend 3:00 p.m. Magic Show3:45 p.m. Lip Sync Battle5:00 p.m. Hypnotist Show6:00 p.m. KTM Motocross Show7:00 p.m. Talent Contest9:00 p.m. Clutch Cargo

sAturdAy, August 8th8:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Pulling9:00 a.m. Horse Show9:00 a.m. Rabbit Show10:30 a.m. Blend 11:30 a.m. Magic Show12:00 p.m. Carnival rides open

12:00 p.m. 4-H Auction 3:00 p.m. Magic Show4:00 p.m. Blend5:00 p.m. Tractor and Truck Pulls6:00 p.m. Blend7:00 p.m. Hypnotist Show9:00 p.m. Suburban Cowboys

sundAy, August 9th8:00 a.m. Horse Show9:00 a.m. Horse Junior Judging10:30 a.m. Blend11:30 a.m. Magic Show12:00 p.m. Carnival rides open12:00 p.m. Blend 1:30 p.m. Demolition Derby 2:00 p.m. Magic Show3:00 p.m. Wood Sculpture Auction4:00 p.m. Blend5:00 p.m. Magic Show6:00 p.m. Demolition Derby

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By ALLISON HORNE

T he days and nights are getting warmer, and nothing says summer in McHenry County like spending an evening with some music in the park.

From Algonquins Summer Concert Series to Woodstocks Concerts in the Square, there are plenty of free concerts this summer that are perfect for families hanging out.

Algonquin Summer ConCerT SerieSRiverfront Park has been home to the Algonquin Summer Concert Series since the early 90s, and each year, residents flock there for some of the best summer fun in the area.

We try to offer a variety of music so that theres something for everyone, Algonquin recreation coordinator Katie Gock says.

From jazz and blues to country, pop rock and classic rock, families of all ages will enjoy what the Summer Concert Series has to offer.

Tony Ocean will kick off the first week of the concerts at the end of

June, followed by the Senn Alan Band, Libertys Teeth, Pirates Over 40 and much more.

Last year, the scenic concerts on the river hosted around 300 people in the park, not including the countless boats that pulled up along the river to listen.

The fact that its consistent, free, and its summertime, when everyone wants to be outside, is why weve been very successful, Gock says.

In addition to some great summer tunes, there also are food trucks that swing by to provide some grub for concert-goers. This year, there will be Asian fusion, Mexican, BBQ and gourmet grilled cheese featured various weeks.

The Summer Concert Series is a great way for everybody to be able to come out and enjoy the event together, Gock says. Its free, and if you cant make it one week, you can

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Get out and enjoy the many opportunities for free live music in parks all across McHenry County.

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just come the next. Everyone enjoys good music.

The summer Concert series is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. from June 25 through August 13 at riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison st., Algonquin.

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With 130 seasons under its belt, the Woodstock City Band is getting ready to kick off its next season of entertainment during the Woodstock Concerts in the Square.

Our downtown park in the square is a great place to be on a summer evening, managing director of the City Opera House John Scharres says. Its hometown America at its finest.

Every week features a different theme. This year will include plenty of big band music, as well as tunes from the 50s and 60s, all performed by the City Band.

Its a great hometown tradition, Scharres says. We didnt make it to 131 years without being popular.

One of the unique perks of the concerts is the free conductor guest raffle the audience can enter. One lucky guest gets to conduct the City Band for a song.

The July 1st concert will feature pyrotechnics that will be displayed alongside Stars and Stripes Forever, and free ice cream will be available. The July 15th concert will run in conjunction with the Summer in the Park City Festival.

The Concerts in the square are every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. from June 10 through July 29 at the Woodstock square. The extended concert series run through August and begin at 7 p.m.

CrySTAl lAke ConCerTS in The PArk

The Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park have come a long way from the early days of playing

the music of the 40s during the summer back in 1975.

Main Beach in Crystal Lake is the home to weekly summer concerts with tunes ranging from rock and trop (tropical) rock to local groups such as Crystal Lake Community Band and Voices in Harmony.

Its like a mini Ravinia, Crystal Lake Park District marketing coordinator Jacqui Weber says. Boats come over from across the lake, and people really do it up with everything from fast food to gourmet meals.

One special event the park district is launching this year is theme nights, which will take place on July 14 (country/rock and roll) and July 21 (trop rock). Participants are invited to decorate their picnic tables, bring food that fits the theme, and dress accordingly. All entries will be judged by the park district staff and Fox 103.9 radio station. The winners will receive a group gift basket.

Itll be interesting to see what comes from it, Weber says. This is the first year were doing the themes, and some people have seen the schedule and cant wait to plan.

Weber says that most families make a day of the concerts, with beach access and picnic facilities available throughout the day.

The fact that youre sitting there in a beautiful park with a great sunset over the lake really makes it special, Weber says. Its so peaceful.

Concerts in the Park begin at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night through August 11 at Main Beach in Crystal Lake. in case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock st., Crystal Lake.


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By STEPHANIE KOHL Summer is here, which means warm weather and more time with friends and family.

W ith area park districts offering such a wide variety of programming, special events and facilities, residents do not have to go far to find entertainment.When the heat and humidity hits, nothing beats a visit to the beach. The Crystal Lake Park District features Main Beach at 300 Lake Shore Drive, and West Beach, 2330 Lake Ave. Kim Buscemi, superintendent of recreation for the Crystal Lake Park District, says their beaches welcome thousands of visitors each season. In addition to swimming, Main Beach also offers a large playground, picnic spaces and boat rentals, including paddleboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards.We also have daily fun activities on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,

she says, adding the activities are offered during swim breaks and include crafts and family Bingo.The park districts Concerts in the Park also are held at Main Beach at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays during the summer.Lippold Park, located on Route 176 just west of Route 14, is another hot spot for family fun in Crystal Lake. It offers a skate park, batting cages, outdoor fitness area and even a dog park. The Lippold Park Family Golf Center also features a driving range, golf lessons and miniature golf.

Veteran Acres Park sits on 140 wooded acres and offers a playground, walking paths, a splash pad, nature center and more. Entrances are located on Route 17 and Walkup Road.We offer so many things, Buscemi says. Theres something to do all summer long for everybody.The Cary Park District also offers residents a variety of recreational activities. One of the hottest places to cool off during the summer in Cary is the community pool at the Cary Park District

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6 Boating on the lake is always a fun summer activitiy.

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Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. The community pool features diving boards, swimming lanes, a toddler pool with slide, lounge chairs, funbrellas and a concession area with picnic tables.The park district also offers a few free events at the pool throughout the summer. Luau Day, according to Katie Hughes, director of communication and marketing for the Cary Park District, has been a very popular event. This years Luau Day is slated for 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on July 10. The day features shaved ice, luau-themed contests and a live band. Return to the pool at 5 p.m. on August 7, to enjoy a movie on an 18-foot jumbo-tron screen while floating around the pool. The park district will rely on residents to vote through July 12 to decide which movie will be shown. Voting is held at the Community Center and pool.Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, is another summer hot spot in Cary. This park is where all the park districts special events are held, and features ball fields, a sports-themed

playground, skate park, preschool and band shell.All the kids are out of school and we offer a lot of activities for families and kids to do something all summer, Hughes says.Ideal for working parents are the Cary Park District summer camps, for 3-year-olds through eighth-graders. A variety of camps

are offered weekly through the start of the school year.Cindy Witt, superintendent of recreation of McHenry Parks and Recreation, says since there are parks in pretty much every neighborhood within the city, residents can travel through the community by bike and enjoy parks within walking and riding distance.I think theres something for everybody, Witt says.Among McHenrys popular summer offerings are Peterson Park Beach, 4300 Peterson Park Road. In addition to swimming, Peterson Park Beach also offers rentals, including canoes, rowboats, paddleboats, kayaks and barracuda bikes. Merkel Aquatic Center, 201 S. Green St., features a pool with diving board, as well as kiddie pool time. Splashtastic pool events are held throughout the summer, including Red, White and Blue Day on July 4, Root Beer Float Party on July 22 and Noodle Night on August 12.

Summer camps also are offered through August 7, at both Knox Park and Peterson Park. Camps offer various games, activities, arts and crafts, sports activities and swimming, as well as one field trip. Camps are open from 9 a.m.

until 3 p.m. with both before and after hours offered.Fiesta Days is another big part of McHenry Parks and Recreations offerings. Parks and Recreation also hosts a River Run, Big Wheels Race and an Open Track Meet.Fiesta Days tends to be like a homecoming for many people, Witt says. Its great to see families come through at these events.There is an abundance of fun to be had in McHenry County this summer. Get out there and find yours!

Photo by Heather NelsonWe offer so many things.

Theres something to do all summer long for everybody.

Kim Buscemi,superintendent of recreation

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Families and partygoers alike enjoy a little piece of island paradise on Grass Lake

By KELSEY OCONNOR

Blarney Island is only a short boat ride offshore, but it feels like a mile away from reality for visitors to Grass Lake. The island, a fixture off the coast of Antioch

for more than a century, features live music, specialty drinks, festivals and more all in a beach-like atmosphere. Weve been called the

Key West of the Midwest, says owner and operator Rob Hardman. Weve got palm trees out on the island and its decorated similar to places youll see down in the Keys.

Hardman bought Blarney Island in 2003 and quickly began overhauling the space. Recent additions include a totally remodeled kitchen and a new indoor bar. The indoor area allows patrons a refuge when the weather takes a turn. Theres a lot more under cover where you can be protected from the elements and still enjoy a great day of music and frivolity without worrying as much about the weather, says Hardman.

Hardmans renovations also included driving steel pylons down into the bedrock of the lake to create a sturdier, more permanent foundation. Previously, the structure had been supported by pier posts and telephone poles as the land below it eroded away.

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The new foundation was created using the same process to build many iconic Chicago buildings. But at Blarney Island its all on top of a wooden deck, maintaining that wooden shanty look, with the modern structural soundness of a sky scraper, says Hardman.

Voted the greatest boating bar in the world by Extreme Boats Magazine, the island offers parking for about 300 private boats. There also is a shuttle service that runs to the island from the Port of Blarney. Visitors can grab a seat on one of the two 40-passenger ferrys for an $8 round trip.

Once patrons get their sea legs, they can enjoy live music every Friday through Sunday. We are sort of infamous for the fact that we have some of the best live entertainment in the Midwest, says Hardman. We get about 200 requests each year from bands who want to play at the island because of its unique nature. This includes both local artists and national tours. The island has hosted shows by Def Leppard, Dierks Bentley, Sister Hazel, Gin Blossoms and more.

Along with musical acts, the island also holds a variety of festivals throughout the year. Their most popular event is Blarney Gras, a weekend-long celebration that Hardman describes as island-style Mardi Gras. Other festivals pay homage to the Floridian vibe of the bar. Fantasy Fest is an end-of-the-season bash held in August thats modeled after a popular festival of the same name in Key West.

Thrill-seekers come on Thursday nights to witness Thunder on the Chain. These famous drag boat races started in the 60s and feature two drag boats racing each other down an 1/8 mile stretch of

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lake. Theyre faster than any roller coaster in the world so its pretty incredible to see, says Hardman.

Blarney Island has been around in different forms since 1901. Vacationers traveled to the lake from across the country to see the famous lotus beds. At the time, these rare flowers only grew wild in two places: the Nile River in Egypt and Grass Lake. Decades later, legend has it that the island was used as a whiskey and gin joint when Al Capone controlled the Chain OLakes during Prohibition.

Today there is still no shortage of alcoholic beverages on the island. One of the bars signature drinks is the Blarney Stone, a green frozen cocktail made with vodka and Midori. Bar-goers also can enjoy food and snacks from the revamped menu. It features typical bar fare with a little beach flair, with options ranging from a burger and fries to fish tacos. The Port of Blarney, a year-round restaurant, banquet and catering facility, is a dining option for land lovers who can stay on shore and enjoy a full gourmet menu.

Though the bar is a hot spot for partygoers at night, the island also offers entertainment for a younger crowd. Sundays are a popular day for families and the DJ will often hold hula-hoop contests and other kid-friendly events. What (visitors) love the most about Blarney Island is that its like spring break for the day for people of all ages, says Hardman.

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Book Nook with Arlene Lynes

Arlene Lynes is the owner of Read Between the Lynes, an

independent bookstore on the historic Woodstock Square.

When not at work, she can be found at home cooking, in the

garden, or reading with her St. Bernards at her side.

Who doesnt love a good book to read over the summer? Not too many of the people I know. And it always helps to have some recommendations on what to read, so ask your friends, family or coworkers what they have enjoyed recently, or even whats an all-time favorite.

In case you still need some recommendations, I happen to have a few for you.

FiCTionIf you are in the mood for fiction, a complete getaway often called beach/lake read in my

book start with Elin Hilderbrand. While she has not

been widely known until recently, that is definitely changing. We

have watched her audience

grow over the past few years and this

summer will be no exception as she brings us The Rumor. Set on Nantucket the ultimate beach location its sure to be another summer page-turner that we have learned to expect from Hilderbrand.

ClASSiCWhat about a classic? Summer is the perfect time to re-read one of your favorites, or even something you never read. Is it time to pick up To Kill A Mockingbird? The much-awaited second novel by

Harper Lee, Go Set A Watchman, will release in July. Its being heavily guarded from advance reviews, but its going to be the book to read this summer. Theres no better time to revisit our favorites who reside within this novel. Though maybe youd like to visit with Jane Austen, John Steinbeck or Ernest Hemingway as well.

eduCATionAlIs summer a time when you want to learn something new? How to prepare a new cuisine perhaps? Pick up a cookbook of something youve never prepared but love eating when you go out. Then invite some friends over for a summer dining experience and wow them!

Have you always dreamed of writing or wondered about

dabbling in it? There are great options out there to help. Stephen Kings On Writing and Anne Lamotts Bird by Bird are two of our favorites. Maybe meditation is calling you. Jon Kabat-Zinns Mindfulness for Beginners is an excellent resource.

Summer is here and the possibilities are endless when it comes to reading. Wed love to see you at the shop and help you find the perfect book to add to your summer list.

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you think youre prepared to leave home for summer vacation. Youve put a hold on the mail and newspaper, set the timers on the lights, even arranged for the neighbors to park in your driveway.

The homestead is safe and sound until you return, right?

Maybe not if youre carelessly sharing having a great time, wish you were here photos on social media without considering who might see them. That selfie on a tropical beach 1,000 miles away might make your friends envious, but it could also make you vulnerable to theft and burglary.

When youre advertising youre on vacation, youre away from your residence, you are at risk of sharing that with people you may not know, and it may be opening yourself up to burglary or being the victim of a theft, says Dep. Aimee Knop of the McHenry County Sheriffs Department.

Criminals targeting victims who advertise their absence on social media has not reached epidemic proportions, but it is a growing

concern for law enforcement.

We have not seen a significant amount of cases linked to Facebook posts, but its something to think about, Knop says.

Its the norm to use social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share life experiences with family and friends, but it can become a dangerous decision for the out-of-town poster who over-shares and fails to establish strong security settings that limit access to personal information.

Make sure your security settings are in place and that you are friends with people you truly are friends with. If youre using Facebook or

other social media for networking for your kids soccer or things like that, make sure, if you dont know them well, those people are listed as acquaintances (not close friends), Knop says.

Another thing to consider when posting vacation photos, says Cris Bimbi, a State Farm insurance agent in McHenry, is that a friend could share your photo on their page, and people you dont know could see it.

If a friend likes your post and comments Isnt this cool? now all their friends get to see it, Bimbi says.

This year, Allstate insurance, headquartered in Northbrook with agents throughout McHenry County, launched a campaign called Aware Share after seeing an increase in burglars using social media to target victims.

As our world and technology change, so do peoples vulnerabilities, says Sanjay Gupta, executive vice president of marketing. Allstate saw an important opportunity to educate consumers about safe sharing practices so they can enjoy the benefits of social media but also better protect themselves and their property.

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How to share your summer vacation pics online without exposing your absence from home

Commit to a time each day during which you completely unplug from your mobile devices and social media. dr. timothy re,

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find safe sharing tips, links to privacy tutorials on social media sites and access to tools like Allstates Digital Locker, an app that catalogs belongings and their value in case of loss.

vAcAtion shAring tiPs Review the privacy settings of the social media networks you use regularly, as updates happen often.

Check who can see your posts. Make sure youre only sharing with people on your Friends list and not posting anything as Public. If you really want to keep your status updates private until youre ready to share (like once youre home from vacation), set them to Only Me.

Clean up your Friends list. Consider creating a Close Friends list so youre not sharing with everyone from coworkers to casual acquaintances. Did you know you can even create a Secret Facebook group that prevents anyone you dont invite from viewing or sharing your posts? Click on Groups in your navigation menu.

Control your Facebook tag settings. Even if your profile is private, friends can still tag you in posts or photos, and people who are not on your friend list can see it.

Turn off location-based apps that pinpoint your precise whereabouts.

Consider emailing or texting family and friends photos instead of posting on social media.

My wife and I normally post things when we get back from vacation, Bimbi says.

Just unPlugThe world will still be here when you get back from vacation, so consider unplugging from social media during this time. Reconnect with your family, and yourself, suggests Jim Garrett, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington.

When we stay so connected to so many people through social media and are exposed to such a constant flow of information, we find ourselves becoming disconnected from the people in our immediate environment, presumably the people who are most important to us, Garrett says. Kids remember, spouses remember when youre constantly responding to email or answering the phone, and we need every opportunity to keep our relationships as strong as possible.

Dr. Timothy Re, a psychologist at Personal Growth Associates in Crystal Lake, recommends regularly unplugging from mobile devices and social media to avoid developing an unhealthy dependency that can affect your overall well being.

I really believe high stimulation creates almost an addictive process where people need more and more. It can only be understood when the object is taken away and you see the trial you go through, Re says.

It sounds almost too simple to be helpful, Garrett says, but one thing we should all do is commit to a time each day during which we completely unplug from our mobile devices and social media, whether its for quiet meditation, to take a walk or eat dinner with our family.

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y husband and I are in the process of planning our family vacation and we decided to let the kids weigh in on where we go.

We pared the list down to Disneyland, Disney World and Washington, D.C. Ill bet youll never guess what they picked. Washington, D.C.!

To be honest, I dont even know how it ended up on the short list to begin with. But I can only imagine it was the result of something they saw on the History Channel which, despite their penchant for SpongeBob, they are known to watch from time to time.

My husband used to live in D.C., and was pretty geeked out that he could share his extensive knowledge of our nations capitol with our children. I, on the other hand, was kind of swaying toward Disney World with a jaunt to the beach worked in somehow. Regardless, I was out-numbered.

I tend to be a bit more of a fun in the sun kind of vacationer. If I feel the need to balance out the whole cultural experience versus sitting on my butt thing, I read a book by the pool so my mind doesnt completely turn to mush.

Yet, I cannot discredit my childrens desire to absorb knowledge, and agreed to trade Cinderellas castle for the presidents house. We will trade seeing wax figures of our nations leaders at the Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom for actual monuments erected in their honor. Rather than spend a mint on souvenirs, well visit the actual U.S. Mint that prints that cash. Forget Space Mountain, well go to the Smithsonian Space Museum.

I am a little concerned the kids will get bored and think that all of these museums will be like the Night At The Museum movies where the monuments come to life. But I do need to give them more credit than that. After all, they are pretty smart cookies.

And that is precisely why I need to embrace their thirst for knowledge and get psyched about feeding their hunger for history. Quite frankly, Im downright proud of them. How many kids, ages 6 and 8, would rather see the president over Goofy? (Insert obvious joke here.)

These kids truly amaze me with their desire to learn, even my knucklehead son. As I have mentioned before, he constantly has me Google questions to get answers about everything from what kinds of venomous snakes are the deadliest to what time it is in China. My daughter would rather read Little Women than Pinkalicious any day of the week. She even brought home a book about Eleanor Roosevelt one day on purpose just for fun not for a project or book report seriously.

So, theyre a little nerdy, a bit cerebral and inquisitive. Maybe my son would rather play learning games on the computer than play baseball. Maybe my daughter wants to start her own art gallery or bookshop when she grows up.

Trust me, they still have their moments.They can stare blankly at a television screen with the best of them. They like to talk incessantly about poop, pee and farts. They like to go to the park, ride their bikes and go to Chuck E. Cheese and blow money on silly games just so they can trade in tickets for a Wacky Wall Walker. They complain about doing homework and can barely remember to put their folders in their backpack each morning for school leading me to believe Mensa wont be calling on them any time soon.

In the end, we are raising kids who are pretty darn smart and who dont mind a little culture and history mixed in with their summer break. If thats the worst thing I can accuse them of, then Im more than happy to toss in my Mickey Mouse ears and oblige. Maybe Ill even learn a thing or two.

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By WENDY FOSTER

W hile things may appear greener on the other side of the fence, lawn and garden envy need not be a permanent affliction. Area nurseries and landscapers are dedicated to helping gardening novices, aficionados and everyone in between, to achieve the yard of their dreams.

While Barn Nursery in Cary still serves loyal customers from 15 to 20 years ago, they also attract new clientele.

Its really a mix. Some of our customers really know their stuff, and others have never planted before in their lives, says Julie Joyce, marketing manager of Barn Nursery and Landscape Center. They visit us before their first foray into gardening. We enjoy the new, first-time gardeners as well as those who are more experienced.

Environmental concerns are driving a lot of trends, says Joyce. In particular, people are concerned with butterflies and bees. That

drives a lot of perennial plant purchases. Its fun to come up with plants that attract bees and butterflies.

People increasingly prefer perennials to annuals because they bloom every year and save more time, according to Heather Moister, garden center manager at Barn Nursery.

Customers also are leaning more heavily toward plants with foliage cover. Because

blooms last only three to six weeks, people love plants that have a lot of foliage color. Then you have the bloom plus the foliage color, says Moister. Penstemon dark towers are a great example.

Vegetable gardening also is really huge, Joyce says. People are interested in growing their own food or knowing where it comes from and how its been treated. Now thats also expanding into fruit trees and berries.

TIPS FOR SUMMER

Novices should start out with easy, hardy plants. Perennials, including allium summer beauty are a great choice, says Moister. Theyre very showy, very hardy and drought tolerant. Rabbits and deer dont like it. Its almost bullet-proof to grow.

The number one rule for watering plants according to Moister is to water in the morning, and to do so at the root. Try not to get water on the foliage. That increases the likelihood of the spread of fungal disease, she says. Water at the base of the plant and


Tips on how to keep your yard, flower beds and garden happy through the end of summer

if you fertilize and water, your

grass will be healthy and choke out most weeds.

Jim Tomasello,owner of Tomasellos Landscaping

in the morning so it evaporates off the leaf quickly.

By July and August, its going to be hot outside, says Jim Tomasello, owner of Tomasellos Landscaping in Cary. Its important to water your lawns. Keep them wet. This is best to do in the early morning or late evening so it doesnt dry up. If you want your lawn to be green, keep it moist.

Water and fertilizer are the two key things to having a successful yard and a green yard, Tomasello says. If you fertilize and water, your grass will be healthy and choke out most weeds. We encourage fertilizing, fertilizing, and fertilizing. Fertilizing is the key to getting the lawn growing healthier to create good root growth.

The ideal height of lawns is approximately three inches according to Joyce. Higher than that will flop over and look messy. Never cut off more than

one-third of the height at a time, she says. (Lawns this height) look especially nice along walkways and near mailboxes.

When a plant is done blooming, removing the spent flower, or deadheading it, will encourage it to bloom again according to Moister. This is especially true for most perennials.

The more you harvest, the more you can produce, said Moister. Harvest your vegetables. If you have more than you can use, give it to neighbors or food pantries. If you just leave it, the plant will produce less.

The end of August is a great time to start seeds for a fall crop. For instance, Moister says, if you plant seeds for broccoli in August, youll have a fall harvest in time for Thanksgiving. This also is true for cole crops including Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage and more. You tend to get a great production if you plant in late summer, Moister says.

Late August also is the best time to plant grass seed. A lot of people dont know that. Late summer is the best time to plant grass seed either for a new lawn or top dressing a thin or spotty lawn, says Moister.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

By MARTHA MADDI

Summer is in full swing and the beaches are packed with sun worshippers. Its hard to believe that, until the 20th Century, having a tan held a negative connotation. It meant you were a poor laborer who worked outdoors. Pale skin was actually a status symbol. But times have changed and now a healthy glow is all the rage, despite the overwhelming research which shows too much sun can cause premature aging, sunburn, sun poisoning and worst of all skin cancer.

no tAn is heAlthyIn terms of skin cancer, there is no way to sunbathe safely, says Vikram Khanna, M.D., a dermatologist in Algonquin. According to him, the sun is even more dangerous today than it used to be. Due to changes in the atmospheric ozone layer during the last several decades, there is more ultraviolet radiation penetrating through to the Earths surface and damaging our skin, he says. This, combined with our cultures appreciation of tanned skin, has caused the rates of skin cancer to skyrocket. One in five people currently develop skin cancer in the U.S., Dr. Khanna says.

the lowdown on sunscreenDr. Khanna encourages his patients to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50 or higher. Sunscreens with a higher SPF offer more protection from the suns harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation which is linked to the vast majority of skin cancers, as well as eye damage.

Its important to note that even high-number SPFs last the same amount of time as low-number SPFs. Re-apply sunscreen approximately every two hours, even on cloudy days and after swimming or sweating, Dr. Khanna says.

Be sure to apply enough sunscreen. Most people only apply 25% to 50% of the recommended amount. Follow the guideline of one ounce, enough to fill a shot glass, says Dr. Khanna. This is the amount that dermatologists consider necessary to cover the exposed areas of the body.

beyond sunscreenAccording to Dr. Khanna, sunscreen alone cannot fully protect you. Therefore, he recommends that his patients:

Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants and a wide-

brimmed hat and sunglasses.

Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the suns rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade, Dr. Khanna says.

Use extra caution near water, snow and sand since they reflect the damaging rays of the sun.

Avoid tanning beds. They can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look tan, consider using a self-tanning product but continue to use sunscreen with it, Dr. Khanna says.

when you overdo it in the sunAccording to Dr. Khanna, the best way to ease the pain of a sunburn is to:

Take cool baths and apply ice packs to the affected areas.

Apply moisturizer to help ease the discomfort caused by dryness. As soon as you get out of the bathtub, gently pat yourself dry but leave a little water on your skin, Dr. Khanna says. Then apply a moisturizer to trap the water in your skin.

Use over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help ease discomfort.

Take aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling, redness and pain.

See your dermatologist if you have large blisters or severe pain. They will advise you and prescribe medication to help calm the fire in your skin, says Dr. Khanna.

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naturally clearer skinSkin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects its structures, regulates body temperature and eliminates toxins by way of perspiration.

When skin is healthy, we reap its benefits without much applause. However, when pimples, blackheads and blemishes show up, we appear unwell and scramble to correct it. Acne can be unsightly, uncomfortable and a mystery to treat. While most consider acne a problem

plagued by only teenagers, it can be triggered at any age, causing

emotional stress and negative impact on ones self esteem.

Some triggers for acne include hormonal imbalances, puberty, premenstrual acne, oral contraceptives, Candida, allergies, stress, nutritional deficiencies and drugs including over-the-counter, prescription and others.

myths versus fActsMyth: Chocolate and coffee aggravate

acne because they contain caffeine.

fAct: Theres no reason to throw chocolate and coffee under the bus.

Caffeine is not the culprit. Stay away from sugary foods and refined carbs

because your insulin levels may spike, which leads to increased sebum (oil) production. Essentially any food with a high glycemic index will increase blood cortisol levels and worsen acne.

Myth: Moisturizers cause acne.

fAct: Dehydrated skin produces more pore-clogging oil than hydrated skin. So if you apply a lightweight moisturizer every day, your skin wont need to take hydration into its own (oily) hands.

Myth: Acne is caused by not keeping your skin clean.

fAct: Acne is caused by an interruption of the skins natural processes. Acne or skin blemishes can range from a thinly scattered area of pimples and blackheads to an area covered with large cysts. Blemishes occur in the skins hair follicles that are connected to the oil-producing sebaceous glands. The onset of acne means the body isnt performing two jobs necessary for healthy skin, namely the hair follicles arent getting rid of dead cells fast enough and the sebaceous glands are working overtime.

When dead cells stick to a hair follicle full of sebum, it provides a breeding ground for the growth of bacteria which produces blemishes. Over-washing your face can actually exacerbate the problem.

cAring for your skinNo matter whats causing your acne, there are steps you can take to help improve and maintain your skin.

Avoid foods such as sugar, soft drinks, artificial sweeteners and processed foods.

Eat more foods rich in zinc such as shellfish and sunflower seeds. A diet low in zinc may trigger skin flare-ups.

Drink 2-3 liters of water daily.

Limit dairy products. Todays dairy contains hormones and steroids that can wreak havoc with hormones, causing or increasing breakouts.

Regular exercise boosts endorphin levels, bringing blood to the underlying layers of the skin which flushes out impurities through perspiration.



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Use a mild soap that contains sulphur. Wash with your fingertips, not a washcloth.

Between washing, oiliness can be minimized by wiping skin with a mild astringent, such as witch hazel. Apply a few drops to a cotton ball and gently wipe skin.

Steaming the face will open the pores and sooth irritated skin. Try tossing in chamomile tea to sooth the discomfort of cyst-type blemishes. Steam the face five to 10 minutes before rinsing with cool water.

Avoid wearing heavy, oily foundation makeup, which can clog pores and worsen acne.

To avoid spreading acne and acne scarring dont pick or rub pimples or blackheads.

Consider these supplements at the recommended dosage:Beta carotene: 50,000-100,000 IU/dayVitamin C: 1,000-2,000 mg/dayZinc: 45 mg/dayBrewers yeast: 1 tbsp. 2x/dayVitamin B6: 250 mg/dayLecithin: 1 capsule before mealsechinacea and goldenseal or chamomile tea mixture

how does chiroPrActic helP Acne? Chiropractic can help treat acne by improving the necessary nerve function of the organs that affect the skin. The thoracic spine, specifically T-9 through T-11 vertebrae, correspond with central nerves that control the function of the kidneys, ureters, adrenals and other hormones. Correcting any form of nerve interference in those segments will enable the full function of those nerves and the organs they affect.

Chiropractors remove this nerve interference by adjusting the spine and freeing up the affected nerves so they can perform the correct communication function between the brain and the body.

If you or your loved one suffer from acne, ask your chiropractor if he or she has experience and training to treat patients with this condition.


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The headline probably sounds weird to you, right? How can spending money on chiropractic care actually save you money? Even though it seems contradictory, its an important concept to which every family should pay attention.

I felt compelled to write this column after reading an article from a popular news site that highlighted the alarming fact that Americans spend upwards of $100,000 on prescription drugs every year.

The statistics of Americas healthcare show two very startling trends. First: The money we spend on health care and health insurance has skyrocketed. We now spend an average of nearly $10,000 out-of-pocket per person on health care expenses. This is nearly one out of every five dollars we earn. Second: Despite the money we spend on health care expenses, our overall health as a nation has plummeted. Even though were first when it comes to spending money on care, we rank 37th in overall health status, 39th for infant

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So what gives? How can we have the most expensive health care system in the world producing such dismal results?

Id like to share a different health care path with you a way out of sorts that wont leave you with a $100,000 medical bill and mediocre results.

the fActs A 2007 study done in Illinois found that people who used a Doctor of Chiropractic as their Primary Care Provider (PCP) had these results: 60.2 percent less in-hospital admissions 59 percent less hospital days 62 percent less outpatient surgeries and procedures 85 percent less pharmaceutical costs*Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2007

Does this sound too good to be true? I care for hundreds of families as their PCP. Because these

families are under regular chiropractic care and have an understanding of how easy healthy living can be, they rarely have to use pharmaceutical drugs and undergo surgeries. Because our world is more stressful and toxic than ever, we are sicker than ever, especially our kids. Being forced to deal with extreme stressors early in life (excessive use of birth interventions, toxins in our environment and food, etc.) means that kids and adults are suffering on a daily basis, putting them back in the hospital and under financial strain repeatedly.

A different wAy Chiropractic isnt anything new and honestly, its nothing fancy. Chiropractors simply understand that as different stressors from physical, chemical, and emotional stress build up in the nervous system, it gets worn down, tense, and stressed. This stress and tension is found within the spine, our conduit or window into our nervous system. Chiropractors find these patterns of stress and interference that cause the body to malfunction, and make safe, specific adjustments to clear the tension and restore normal tone and function to the nervous system. Healthy nervous

Chiropractic care versus traditional healthcare


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Its important to note that as a Pediatric and Family Chiropractor, we are health experts, not sickness and disease experts. We encourage families to think of us as their real health care doctor the one they see regularly to get well and stay well. We still highly encourage them to have a sick care doctor who is very familiar with their child for those cases needing emergency intervention.

We find that the more patients regularly visit us their health care doctor the less they need to visit their sick care doctor. The less they need to visit their sick care doctor, the less money they have to spend in an expensive, high-risk, and often inadequate systems, circling back around to the financial point of this article.

Though most of our patients seek us out for continued wellness care, we encourage them to come to us first when there are signs or symptoms of anything from an ear infection to an allergy flare up. Wed rather find their health challenge when its a minor issue that resolves easily rather than wait until its much worse. We are proactive in our approach, not reactive.

Americas health care system takes the exact opposite approach. Because its such a reactive system, most of the patients we see in our office dont find us until multiple rounds of medicine and medication have failed. By that time, most kids and adults we see need a fairly significant amount of work to get their nervous system and body back to health. They may need to come in multiple times a week for a period of two to three months. After that period of Restoration Care, most are so happy with the results they stick around and never leave, becoming lifelong Wellness Patients who come in routinely to keep their nervous system healthy and at full power. And the best part is that it doesnt cost them $100,000!

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FASHION & BEAUTY

By YVONNE BENSON

Because the weather in

Illinois always seems to

be crazy, you might give

little thought to indoor

climate control. One

day the air is on, the next its the heat.

Dry heat and then air conditioning.

Unfortunately, we often treat our hair

and skin as constants through these

climate changes when we should be

adjusting our hair and skin care routines

accordingly.

Modifying your skin care regimen

in the summer months may be

necessary based on your skin type (oily,

combination, dry) and your work

and living environment, says Cheryl

Santucci, director of esthetics and retail

at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day

Spas. We have hot, humid weather

here in the Midwest but many

of us work in very dry, cold, air

conditioned environments.


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Skin CAreIts best to see a professional in between seasons for a facial treatment so that he or she can administer a facial that includes exfoliation either by machine technology or exfoliating products, Santucci says. Your skin care professional may change your cleanser or add a deep cleanse to your routine and moisturizers may be replaced by gels and serums.

There is a difference when it comes to skin pigmentation also, according to Santucci. Generally, lighter skin tends to be dryer and darker skin has more oil. However, all skin types can get dehydrated with the swing between hot/humid and dry/cold environments.

An additional concern regarding skin care is the prevention of skin cancer. Santucci suggests using a broad spectrum sun protection product over skin care every day of the year, regardless if the sun is out or not.

This same strategy is the best way to keep your skin from aging prematurely. We choose

MD Solar Sciences (products) which carries the Skin Cancer Foundations seal of approval for the best protection, Santucci says.

hAir CAreThe focus for summer hair care is to protect and replenish, says Paige Grzegorczyk, stylist at the Crystal Lake location of Mario Tricoci.

Use hair care products with UVA protectants and UV filters. It is good to know that hair needs sunscreen just like the skin, she says. A daily hair regimen should include (a) smoothing shampoo and smoothing conditioner followed by (a) thermal styler applied on damp, towel-dried hair. Before blow-drying, add the UV protectant as well as a heat protectant. Our Mario Tricoci shaping gel can also be added in combination with the thermal styler for extra hold.

Summer STyleSNow that your hair is healthy and protected, what are some great ways to syle it for the weather?

2016 will be all about a nonchalant polished look hair that looks windblown but done. Polished in a casual way, says John Gialluisi, creative director at Mario Tricoci. Its not the formal blowout we used to see but more of an undone done look. In between curly and straight with beautiful light waves.

Those casual looks that say I just woke up like this can be achieved with a particular haircut. Cuts are becoming more freeform which allows for more individualistic styles for each person cutting to the individual and their texture. The long bob is still going to be strong like Taylor Swifts hair. But from a cutting standpoint, its all about freeform for the strongest look, Gialluisi says.

Since current hair style trends are allowing a natural-type look in the upcoming months, that will help hair that is normally style-stressed a rest after the dry winter months. Check out your stylist for the perfect cut and see your esthetician for skin care recommendations.

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mid-July brings us to the half-way point of summer when vacations and weekend getaways are in full swing. Because were so busy, there is definitely no extra time to spend

in front of the mirror trying to choose and apply makeup.

Create a great look in minutes with the tips below for makeup in a hurry:

g Whether your skin is oily or dry, if you will be in a car or outside for any length of time, apply a good, broad-spectrum SPF before foundation or any makeup application. This protects your skin against UV rays, which are stronger in the summer months. SPF30-SPF50 is recommended.

g Whatever your foundation type, try it with a bit less coverage. If using a liquid, dampen your fingers or foundation brush before applying. If using a mineral powder, try applying with a finishing powder brush instead of a Kabuki brush. Either method will provide a slightly lighter coverage.

g When the weather is exceptionally warm, foundation can be a problem (dripping, melting, and fading). If you dont need much coverage, try a foundation tint. If you do need the coverage, try mixing a small amount (about half a pea size) of

oil-free moisturizer to your full-cover foundation. This will help keep the foundation lightweight without taking away too much coverage. Whichever you choose will take less time to apply because the lighter-weight foundation blends quickly onto the skin.

g Choose a medium peach or pink soft matte blush to apply to cheeks and eyes. This is a simple way to give life to the entire face, and application is quick and easy. For cheeks, focus on applying blush to the apple of the cheeks. For eyes, use a larger eye shadow blending brush and lightly blend across the lid and crease of the eyes, focusing most of the color in the outer corner of the eyes.

g Add two coats of mascara. Make sure to apply heavier where the lashes and eyelids meet. This will outline the eyes similar to eyeliner.

g Choose an everyday lip color not BROWN in a matte shade one shade brighter than your usual favorite color. Apply and then blot well. This will leave a softer version of the color which will stain the lips and alleviate having to apply it every five minutes. If you are not a matte fan, apply a clear lip shine/gloss over the matte lipstick after blotting. The color will still stay even when your glossy shine goes away.

g Finally, if you have the time, apply a light dusting of natural bronzer to give your skin a healthy summer glow. When choosing a bronzer,

do not gravitate toward the orangey/gold bronzing powders unless your skin has darkened quite a bit from regular or sunless tanning. If your skin doesnt get much darker in the summer months, stay with a winter bronzer which has a more neutral shade and will blend well with non-tan skins.

No special skills are needed you will look fabulous in minutes!

Lisa Ryan is an industry expert with more than 20 years of experience in the cosmetics field as a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, beauty educator and product researcher and developer. A former international makeup artist in the prestige cosmetics market, her career also includes positions with industry giants Estee Lauder, Christian Dior and Laura Mercier. Lisas work has been featured in Lucky, Mademoiselle and Skin Inc., in addition to international publications of Bazaar, Vogue and Elle magazine. Now she is sharing this information and her products and services with her clients at her current business, Love My Results Beauty in Crystal Lake while she continues to research and consult with the leading esthetic and cosmetic companies across the nation.

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This is a true story. A gentleman decided to buy a diamond online instead of at a reputable brick and mortar jewelry store. Not once was he told that this diamond was clarity enhanced in any way. It was never disclosed on any of the web pages he looked at, never talked about during the electronic checkout process and never documented on the certification that came with it. What he was told, however, was that it was worth about three times the amount he paid.

He brought it to a jeweler to be reset into a different mounting. As the jeweler was getting ready to work on it she noticed that the diamond looked a little off. She immediately showed it to me and another employee and we both agreed it was severely fracture-filled.

After calling the customer, we learned that he was never informed about the treatment of his diamond. We also discovered it was bought online from overseas.

There are several problems with this scenario: 1. He was never informed. 2. The durability of this diamond has decreased. 3. It is now a risk to do any work to this diamond, even putting it in the ultrasonic to clean it.

Why should you care about this story?

Because this type of dishonesty happens more often than it should with internet companies. When you spend your hard-earned money on a rocky piece of this Earths history a.k.a. a diamond you want to be darn sure you know what youre paying for! The only way to do that is to actually see and feel the diamond in person before you buy it not just looking at a photograph of it.

If you would like to see the internal features of this particular diamond, visit SteffansJewelers.com. I was able

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