After you’ve checked out the Magritte show at the Art Institute, and the David Bowie exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, there is one more hot art show this fall you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar because it is one night only and, no kidding, it is in Deerfield! The Deerfield… Read More
Making Sense of Your Electric Bill
Every month when I get my electric bill, I do two things: First, check how much I owe and second, try and figure out why I owe so much! If you've looked at your electric bill lately (and I recommend that you do), you’ll notice a lot of information that doesn't really tell us anything… Read More
Getting College Ready with the Library
I know, I know, it seems like September is way too early to be thinking about prepping for the ACT and SAT tests. And discussing college preparedness? Get out of here! In reality though, I’ve found that hosting these events early in the Fall eases both parents and Teens minds as they’re introduced to the… Read More
Are you ready for some football?
One of my favorite things about fall is the start of football season. There is something about a cool, crisp, sunny Sunday afternoon at a football game that I just love. And when it gets cold, there is nothing better than curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and watching the Sunday… Read More
Email Marketing: The Most Powerful Tool in Online Marketing
We always hear about the benefits of social media and mobile marketing for a small business, but there is an even better tool available to the small business owner that unfortunately gets neglected: email marketing. Studies repeatedly show that email marketing is the most effective way to reach and retain customers. If you thought about… Read More
Check Out These Glamour Shots…
We had a great turnout for our Glamour Pet Shot event a couple of weeks ago as part of our summer reading program, Paws to Read. Here's just a few of the great photos taken by pet photographer Marge Hudson of Wetnoze Photography. Thanks to everyone for a great summer of reading! Read More