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Best Bets For the Weekend!
Posted:Friday, 02/03/2012 at 01:02pm by Megan Reed
My son would be all over Military Fest! Here is a list of some suburban happenings this weekend!

And if you're into chili, you might want to head to Woodstock.

Party Like It's 1983 on the Class Reunion Lunch at Noon!
Posted:Friday, 02/03/2012 at 10:02am by Megan Reed
Rewind to your senior year of high school weekdays at noon with The Class Reunion Lunch! No cliques, dodge ball or hairy lunch ladies allowed - just the fun times with music, memories and a pop quiz to stretch your brain while you work!
Today we're celebrating the Seton Academy Sting of South Holland class of '83 on the Class Reunion Lunch at noon with music and memories. For dinner for two at Paris Club, see if you can answer this Pop Quiz of your senior year:

A nerdy boy and an evil car with a mind of it's own was the premise for what book and movie of '83?


Meanwhile, rewind with this '83 gem:

Budget Tips
Posted:Thursday, 02/02/2012 at 08:02am by Megan Reed
I've never heard of "Decision Fatigue." If you're trying to stick to a budget you might find these tips helpful.

Class Reunions!
Posted:Friday, 01/27/2012 at 07:01am by Megan Reed
Is your class planning a reunion? Then spead the word! Send your info to mreed@rewind1003.com or submit through our Class Reunion page and I'll post it here. Reavis, Larkin, Proviso East and West, Schaumburg and Lyons Township are just a few of the schools planning reunions this year!



The Best Sled Hills in the Area
Posted:Sunday, 01/22/2012 at 01:01pm by Megan Reed

Do you have a favorite sled hill? I think we all do! I'm partial to Fabyan in Geneva because that's where I spent most of my time when I was a kid. however, it won't keep me from mixing it up a bit and exploring a new one! check out this list of the best sled hills in the area.

Embrace Winter With These Frosty Weekend Events!
Posted:Friday, 01/20/2012 at 08:01am by Megan Reed

Hey, if you can't beat it, join it! Most of us have lived here most, if not all of our lives so this winter thing isn't really a big deal - if you're dressed properly. This weekend, part of the ensemble should include snow shoes...and you'll find plenty of use for them at these events!

Men Exaggerate More Than Women...and Succeed!
Posted:Thursday, 01/19/2012 at 07:01am by Megan Reed

Ladies! It's time to start acting like our male cohorts! Why do they advance and you run in place? This author says they exaggerate their accomplishments while we downplay ours. I think that is so true! I think it's time to blow your own horn, girls!

Madonna's Acceptance Speech
Posted:Tuesday, 01/17/2012 at 08:01am by Megan Reed
Notice the audience reaction. Not one person is smiling or looks happy for her. Of course, we know Elton and hubby dislike her - something about a fake British accent..? I get the impression Madonna is not well-liked by many

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. in and Around Chicago
Posted:Friday, 01/13/2012 at 01:01pm by Megan Reed
The kids are off school - remind them why they have the day off.

Here's a Nice Way to Help Out and Get Your Chocolate Fix!
Posted:Friday, 01/13/2012 at 11:01am by Megan Reed

The way these truffles are described makes me drool! get your choclate fix at this Saturday event!

Much to Do in the Suburbs This Weekend!
Posted:Friday, 01/13/2012 at 08:01am by Megan Reed

Whether you dress as Scarlett and Rhett, salute Martin Luther King, Jr., remember Pine Valley or rub noses with dinosaurs, there's all sorts of fun throughout the suburbs this weekend!

College Admissions: More Than Grades
Posted:Sunday, 01/08/2012 at 09:01am by Megan Reed
Friends and relatives are just starting the college admission process. Now, more than ever, kids need to stand out. Here are some tips on volunteer opportunities that will make your kids stand out from the crowd.

50 Today? 40's This Weekend? A Park is the Place to Be!
Posted:Friday, 01/06/2012 at 07:01am by Megan Reed

For me, I like to take the dog to the park and let him run. I also like walking through the woods - it's fun to spot deer, hawks and I know I'll see an eagle soon. Want to make the most of our warm winter? Then enjoy these options for some outdoor fun!