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Read of the Month
The Read of the Month for June 2015 is from the Founder and CEO of the famous KIND Bars. A must read this summer! Available on Amazon.com

Prepare to Host Amazing Barbecues this Summer!
With the 4th of July right around the corner, there's no better time to prepare to become a grilling extraordinaire. Learn how to grill like a pro, offer refreshing salads and sides and create amazing condiments to wow friends and family this summer. Featuring...

Great Summer DIY Projects
What's summer without a little fun? Try some Do-It-Yourself activities that will amp up your summer! Peg Board Wall Organizer Leaf Art! Create Outdoor Seating Faux Ceramic Napkin Rings Copper & Wood Side Table

Wines for Summer
REDS Inman Family 2014 Endless Crush Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Boeger 2013 Walker Vineyard Zinfandel (El Dorado) WHITES 2014 Paolo Saracco Moscato d’Asti 2013 Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Blanc Joseph Cattin 2013 Pinot Blanc Alsace SPARKLING & ROSÉ...

Summer Cocktails
Summer in the City means it time for excellent drinks. Your friends will want to visit you more if your drinks are better, so here are some great summer recipes to enjoy! (Click the images for the recipes) Berry Mojito Zen Sangria (Non Alcoholic) Pimm's Cup Michelada...

Festivals, Conventions and Summer Events In Chicago
Everyone knows that Chicagoans put up with the winter just for our awesome summers! June is alive with endless festival and summer event options. Events 12 is a great resource of all the festivals in Chicago: http://www.events12.com/chicago/june/ But don't forget...

Top 5 Rooftops in Downtown Chicago
Cindy's at the Chicago Athletic Club Cerise at the Virgin Hotel I/O Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey The Terrace at Trump International Hotel & Tower Drumbar at the Raffaello Hotel

Read of the Month: Performing Under Pressure
We have ALL been there and being able to perform under pressure is key for any event planner. While this book may not have been written by event planners, it could have (should have?) been. Clients can cause a lot of stress and during an event, a worried client is...

Realistic Organization Tips
Start Off Easy - Stop Trying to Completely Change How You Live Sometimes it's hard to be organized, especially if you do not have any OCD tendencies. In the events world, everyone assumes your home and work space looks exactly like a Crate & Barrel display. But...