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May 8, 2008 Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue #19


Tips and Deals You Can Use
Volume 2, Issue 19

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Get In The Groove
It’s Mother’s Day!

Looking for a few last minute ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day? Whether it be to celebrate yourself and all you do. The wife and Mother of the house….The Mother you have or the Mother you plan to be…

Here's the help only NorthShoreInsider can offer! We've got the places to go for gifts, cards, food and drink!

First, get that card: The North Shore has any number of places to pick up a card, but we've got a few favorite places that'll make it look like you searched high and low for the perfect sentiment:

1. Paper Source – the crème de la crème -- with two locations:

2100 Central St.
Evanston
847.733.8830

490 Central Ave.
Highland Park
847.266.6100

Insider Tip:
Open Friday night until 7 p.m.! Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.! And while you're there, consider signing Mom up for one of Paper Source's great workshops!

2. Papyrus, with two locations:

2171 Northbrook Court
Northbrook
847.412.9075

253 Old Orchard Shopping Center
Skokie

Insider Tip:
Open until 9 p.m. Saturday night! Papyrus cards are beautiful, and can also be found in your local Whole Foods Market, Target and Barnes and Noble stores!

How about some wine? We love the selection at a few North Shore haunts:

1. The Village Market
24 E. Scranton
Lake Bluff
847.234.1507

Insider Tip: Not sure what to get? Take that special someone to the store on Saturday for their weekly wine tasting!

2. Cork and Canvas
1839 Second St.
Highland Park
847.780.4243

Insider Tip:
Open until 8 p.m on Saturday! While you're there, you can also pick up something for the art lover!

3. Winestyles, with three locations:

1517 Waukegan Rd.
Glenview
847.486.8900

1348 Shermer Rd.
Northbrook
847.498.WINE

1741 Sherman
Evanston
847.328.4400

Insider Tip:
If you know NOTHING about wine, this is the place to go. The staff is very helpful and the store is designed to help you make the perfect wine choice.

Need a quick gift idea?


We LOVE Notice Accessories For Living, located in Highland Park!
The store features a wonderful collection of unique green gift items for any and every Mom to appreciate. Stop in and say hi to owners, Mari & Charlie and daughter Becky – they’ve got great taste to surely make Mom smile!

Notice Accessories for Living
2057 Green Bay Rd.
Highland Park
847.432.1212

The Artisan Shop And Gallery in the Glen Town Center is another place to go if you'd like to get in and out – jewelry, home accessories, interior decor – you're certain to find a great gift!

Artisan Gift And Gallery
2011 Tower Dr.
Glenview
847.724.8120

Here's one that is EASY, inexpensive and will bring tears to her eyes – we promise!

Pick up a copy of "Mars Needs Moms" by "Opus" author Berkeley Breathed. It's a perfect kids' gift to mom, and it'll be a bookshelf favorite!
Find it at any local book retailer, including Barnes and Noble and Borders.


Planning breakfast in bed for Mom?

Get This; Walker Brother’s is promoting this as Wake & Bake

Avoid the Sunday Brunch line up and head over to your local Walker Bros. and pick up their specialty – an apple pancake – FROZEN.
Keep it in the freezer and pull it out Sunday morning and cook it yourself!

Insider Tip ...you may want to call ahead to make sure they still have them in stock - they're a North Shore fave!

Walker Bros. locations:

1615 Waukegan
Glenview
847.724.0220

620 Central Ave.
Highland Park
847.432.0660

153 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette
847.251.6000

Need a tray to serve that breakfast on, right? Try any of the shop suggestions we've made or scoot over to Crate and Barrel (Plaza Del Lago in Wilmette, Northbrook Court, Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie) that will offer a great selection of trays and linens.


Here’s More For Mom

Want to get her OUT of the house?
Here are some out-of-the-box suggestions for a weekend-long celebration – because seriously, one day is not enough!

Friday:
Check out Whole Foods in Deerfield for a “Mother’s Day Soiree!” There’s a Premium Body Care Scavenger Hunt, goodie bags, chocolate, champagne, wine and strawberries!

Event: Mother’s Day Soiree
Date: Friday, May 9
Location: Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Cost: None
Phone: 847.444.1900

Tea time! Moms and kids can enjoy some together time with custom tea, light snacks and a potpourri bag craft project. Sign up now – registration is required.

Event: Mother’s Day Mom and Me Tea
Date: Friday, May 9
Location: Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow, Northbrook
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Phone: 847.205.5353

Saturday:
Daughters – give your mom the gift of a little time with her by going girly with a makeup session at Bloomingdales! Laura Mercier reps will be on hand Saturday for a mother/daughter makeup workshop – call ahead to make a reservation!

Event: Laura Mercier Mother & Daughter Master Class
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Bloomingdales Cosmetics, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: None
Phone: 847.675.5200 x2243

It’s a campfire! The Emily Oaks Nature Center in Skokie honors moms this weekend with a moms ‘n kids event.

Event: Mother’s Day Campfire
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.677.7001
Cost: $4 per person

Sunday:

Yes! Check out a special Mother’s Day event at the Volo Auto Museum – moms get a private tour glimpse of cars used eye-candy actors like Richard Gere, Don Johnson, Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage. Kids – you can take the pictures while Moms can get behind the wheel!

Insider Tip: Fratello’s Hot Dogs on nearby Rt. 12 has great chocolate shakes!

Event: Mother’s Day at Volo Auto Museum
Date: Sunday, May 11
Location: Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Rd.
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 815.385.3644
Cost: $9 per person


Bowling or bocce?

Mother’s Day event at Pinstripes in Northbrook – for $26 per person($12 kids), the family can enjoy a great buffet complete with custom omelets and frittatas, seafood and dessert. Bocce is just $8 and bowling is $5 per person before 5 p.m – moms play free!

Event: Mother’s Day at Pinstripes
Date: Sunday, May 11
Location: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Phone: 847.480.2323
Cost: $26 per person, $12 kids, for brunch

 

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Home, A City Condo... Or Just Curious?"
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Insider Tips Of The Week:

Don’t put it off…If your pet is due for his or her vaccinations, check out Lake County’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic this weekend.

Your best friend can get rabies vaccination for as little as $16 for a spayed or neutered pet ($46 for non-spayed), distemper vaccinations for $6, and microchips for $15.

Please note: Pets must be at least four months old, dogs should be on leashes and cats in carriers.

Event: Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Lakewood Forest Preserve Shelter E, Route 176 and Fairfield Rd., Wauconda
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (opens at 9 a.m. if you pre-register)
Phone: 847.949.9925 to pre-register
Cost: $6 - $46 per service, depending on services rendered

 

Where to Go:

Get Your Bach On

Enjoy some top-notch classical music as the Music Institute of Chicago celebrates “Bach Week.” Our recommendation?

The Candelight Concert is truly an inspirational environment in which to enjoy classic works.

Event: Bach Week Candlelight Concert
Date: Friday, May 9
Location: Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Phone: 800.595.4849
Cost: $25 per person

 

North Shore Theater Spotlight: Evanston

The renowned Piven Theatre opens its latest production, “Because They Have No Words,” This feature premiere is the story of one man’s efforts to rescue animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. you can catch previews this weekend, or the open on Monday.

Event: “Because They Have No Words”
Date: Saturday, May 10 - June 15
Location: Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes, Evanston
Time: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.; Monday (official debut), 7:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.866.8049
Cost: $15 for previews, $25 for regular shows

 

Catch A Case Of The Blues

Jam out this weekend at Tellin’ It Like It Is, along with The Mile Markers, at Wilmette Theatre’s “Late Night At The Mette!” You’ll get a big dose of rock, soul and blues – this is an adult event, and beer and wine will be available for purchase at the theatre.

Event: “Late Night At The Mette”
Date: Saturday, May 10 Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central, Wilmette
Time: 10 p.m.
Phone: 847.251.7424
Cost: $12

 

What to Do:

All Aboard!

It’s one of the best places to take a kid (of any age!) who loves trains – the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Model Railroad Garden! Featuring great American landmarks made entirely of natural materials, and 16 full-length G-scale trains in a 7,500 square foot environment, it really is a wondrous experience for everyone!

See if you can spot the expanded San Francisco highlights, along with Mt. Saint Helens, Seattle, and Hollywood, just to name a few! (Our favorite? Wrigley Field, of course!)

Event: Model Railroad Garden Grand Opening!
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Phone: 847.835.5440
Cost: $5 adult, $3 kids ($1 discount for Garden members) $15 parking

 

Girls Night Out!

Ladies! Need your break tonight!

Call Pascal Pour Elle NOW to get on the Girls Night Out action tonight! This luxurious North Shore Chicago spa is hosting a discounted services evening for you and your friends. You can get a classic pedicure for just $30, or go for the hands with a $15 manicure!

There’ll be food and wine thanks to RA Sushi and goodie bags for attendees.

Event: Girls Night Out
Date: TONIGHT! Thursday, May 8
Location: Pascal Pour Elle and Skin Deep Medical Spa, 1992 Tower Dr., Glenview
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.901.0800
Cost: Prices vary per service

 

Date Night In Skokie

Here’s something romantic to do with your sweetie? How about a twilight canoe trip? Skokie’s park district is hosting a “Twilight Paddle on the Canal” event this week.
What a great way to explore the North Shore Channel!
Note: This is just for the big kids – 18 and up!

Event: Twilight Paddle On The Canal
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Location: Dammrich Rowing Center, 3220 Oakton, Skokie
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone:847.674.1500 x.2200
Cost: $16 resident, $20 non-resident

 

Starry, Starry Night...

Here’s a chance to bone up on some springtime skies astronomy – the Park District of Highland Park is hosting a free outdoor program this weekend just for star geeks! You’ll be able to view the night sky through telescopes, and learn about the moon, Mars and Saturn.

Event: Spring Astronomy – Planets
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd., Highland Park
Time: 9 - 10 p.m.
Phone: 847.579.4182
Cost: None

 

Where to Shop

It’s Tradition...It’s The Garden Market!

Get up and out early this weekend if you want some of the best plants on the North Shore! The Lake Bluff Garden Club hosts its annual Garden Market this weekend! Here you’ll find annuals, perennials, hanging plants, vegetable plants, herbs, and container gardens all in one spot!
There’s even a “Little Sprouts” corner for the kids to keep them entertained – check it out!

Event: Lake Bluff Garden Market
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Lake Bluff Village Green
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: None for admission, no-cost parking at the train station

 

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The Spring Home Buying Season Has Begun... 
"Are You Looking To Buy A North Shore Chicago
Home, A City Condo... Or Just Curious?"
Find Exactly What You're Looking For...  
                                   Or