Embracing life is the place to start

The start of the New Year signals a time for change, renewal, and reinvention. Whether your resolution is to lose weight, learn a new language, or improve your golf score, January is the perfect time for a fresh start.

Chances are good that you’ve noticed your tab at the grocery store increase lately. With the price of commodities like corn and oil on the rise, the cost of food has risen dramatically this year, making it harder than ever for most of us to afford meals that are both delicious and nutritious.

For Monarch Landing residents, being "home for the holidays" takes on a whole new meaning. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the Naperville community is aglow with holiday decorations, concerts, and parties.

During the holiday season, with dozens of gifts to buy for family and friends, finding a personalized and meaningful present for everyone on your shopping list can be a challenge. Between the chaotic crowds at shopping malls and the dizzying array of choices for the hottest new toys and the latest electronics, it can be enough to make you want to buy gift cards for everyone and call it a day!