Hey There, Folks! Darien Writer Premiering Debut Book At Worldcon!

A brief promotion for an aspiring new fantasy writer.

Our Lady of Peace Students Create Chicago Team Art

Fourth grade students at Our Lady of Peace School show their team spirit in art class by creating scratch art images of their favorite Chicago team.

Perseverance...Do you have it? I know a LOT of people who do...

Perseverance...What is it? Who do you know who has this quality? My students & care givers at SEASPAR /park district/home have this ALL over the place!

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Welcomes New Vice Principal/Dean

OLP School Welcomes New Vice Principal/Dean

If You Don't Believe You Can Change Your Body, You Won't

Not believing you can change your body will prevent it from happening. Learn how to challenge your disbelief so you can allow the changes you want from your body to occur.

I'm just sayin'

NBA players do not belong in the Olympics

Why Quality Sleep is Crucial and How to Get It

Many people who experience problems sleeping will resort to sleeping pills, but research shows these do not provide the truly quality periods of deep sleep that we need.....

DARSHANA EVENT FOR ALL SPIRITUAL SEEKERS AND THE SPIRITUALLY DEVOTED

A Darshana for the Spiritual Seeker who is searching for the truth of life and Self-Realization. This Event is for those devoted to the end of suffering. Experience the power of Darshana.

What's The Payoff For You Losing Weight?

When you understand what the true emotional payoff of changing your body is you will become invested and inspired in the change. Change happens from the inside-out.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Social Media: Do I Really Need it?

Learn Why Social Media is Your Most Important Marketing Tool!

Training Your Brain To Speed Up Success

How to take your focus and turn it into a brain exercise so you retrain your brain for success with your body and health.

What's your favorite Darien non-profit?

GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Darien, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

How To Feel Better About Your Body So You Can Change It

Changing how you feel about your current body condition helps to change the mental and chemical that may be working against your efforts for change.

Our Lady of Peace Preschool Adds Afternoon Session

New session offered for four-year-olds.

Why It's Hard To Change A Body You Don't Like

Thinking negative about one's body is a good place to start when wanting change in one's life--like weight loss--but keeping your focus on the problem only perpetuates the problem.

You Seriously Are What You Eat

Changing your diet , even slightly, can bring improvements to your overall health. A radical overall can transform it for the rest of your (extended) life.

New Drought Math For Emerald Ash Borer

Local government and homeowners have struggled to determine what makes more economic sense: cut down ash trees infected with emerald ash borer; or, treat them.

What is Courage? Who are the Courageous people in your life?

What does it mean to have courage? Who are the courageous people in your life?

Another Tip on Keeping Cool Before You Call the A/C Guy- Check the Batteries in Your Programable Thermostat.

In a previous post I related a tip about making sure your whole house humidifier was indeed turned off for the summer.

Is The Internet and Fuzzy Math Pricing Your Home?

Home Sellers and Buyers are at Times Confused with Home Values posted on the Internet. Check out the Video to Learn More!

Small Business Do's and Don'ts for Your On-Line Marketing

Virtual Panel Discussion with Bigdogz Marketing and Tina Brinkley Potts with tips about On-Line Marketing for Small Business

Jewel-Osco Pharmacy welcomes new pharmacist!

Angela Kirchner joins the pharmacy team at Jewel-Osco Pharmacy in Darien.

The Storm In Pictures

Photos showing the damage that the storm gave us last night.

List of things to worry about, not worry and think about

In light of the accused and subsequently convicted Jerry Sandusky, what SHOULD we really worry about when it comes to our kids??

Go Fast Fishing

WHAM!

Ah, Freedom

It's official. School's out. The sun is warm (well, on most days), and the smell of barbeque fills the air. Here are a few things that I've discovered grill beautifully:

A Little Thing Called Parabens

The truth about what you put on your skin!

SOLDS! Recently Sold Homes in Darien: June 15, 2012

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently SOLD in Darien.

Our Lady of Peace Announces 2012 Graduates

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School announces its 2012 Graduating Class.

A Word about Noise Pollution and Common Courtesy

Let's use common courtesy and try to reduce our noise pollution! From cell phones to loud eating to talking at a reasonable decibel.

On Love

If a person possesses Love, they possess the greatest of things. You can be sure of Love by the fruit it produces.

ARE YOU AS TECH SAVVY AS A 8th GRADER

Did you Know..When chatting online, children often use acronyms and shorthand to communicate. Do you know what "POS" means? How about what "911" means?

Bigdogz Marketing Presents Free Workshop at B.I.G. Burr Ridge June 14th

Free Workshop for Women in Small Business Coming to B.I.G. Burr Ridge! Non-Members can check out the workshop AND the group Free if you've never attended a B.I.G. event!

Our Lady of Peace School Walk-A-Thon Picks Up the Pace

Our Lady of Peace School Walk-A-Thon highest participation level to date.

SOLDS! Recently sold homes in Darien: June 6th

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently SOLD in Darien.

Party Patter: How To Dress Up Your Cocktail Table ( Video )

Here are some easy tips on how to dress up your cocktail tables.

Camp @ the Corners!

Local church is offering a camp for kids in June that is open to the community and is a great chance for kids' to avoid summer boredom.

Our Lady of Peace First-Graders Release Butterflies

OLP first-graders release Painted Lady butterflies.

Tetanus Vaccine Available at Jewel-Osco Pharmacy

Tetanus Vaccine Available at Jewel-Osco Pharmacy