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Catbird Opens in Chicago, Bringing Beloved NYC Jewelry Shop To Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK — The April birthstone is a diamond — so it’s only fitting demi-fine jewelry brand Catbird, known for its sustainability commitment to recycled and lab-grown diamonds, is celebrating the opening of its first Chicago store this weekend.
8 Ways To Treat Yourself During The Stressful Holiday Season
CITYWIDE — We are in the thick of the holiday season, and with all the racing around and gift-buying and event-planning, you may be feeling more stressed out than usual.
Celebrate Your Friends At These Fun Galentine’s Day Events
CHICAGO — While romance, flowers, candlelit dinners and chocolates are nice, there’s really nothing sweeter than friendship. Which is why Galentine’s Day, Feb. 13, has become such an official unofficial holiday, ever since it was mentioned by Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope on a 2010 episode of the sitcom “Parks and Recreation.”