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GIFTS TO LOVE ‘Tis the Season for Giving Thanks & Giving Great Gifts, Too! November is here and Christmas is coming quick. This issue celebrates the season with festive invitations, holiday-themed events and activities, shopping, dining and more. From our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide to 7 Spectacular Holiday Shops Filled with Joy, each page will delight our readers and help them get ready for the season with countless ideas on where to shop and where to give back. We are excited for our upcoming December issue– the last issue of 2019– featuring 15 Fascinating Faces of the Year nominated by area residents. Watch for an exciting year ahead! In 2020 we will once again publish 12 uniquely themed issues for the west suburban area. Send your story ideas today! November is a time to give thanks and we want you all to know just how very thankful we are for your support and your reader-ship. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area lkleivo@glancermagazine.comTMTABLE OF CONTENTSNovember 20195 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 9 Scene Around Suburbia 10 COVER: 2019 Gift Guide 13 To Give, To Inspire 15 Holiday Spotlights 16 The Wedding Page 19 Fall Dining Delights 19 Savory & Sweet Sisters 20 Kid Stuff 20 Literary Local 21 Mom’s Little Black Book 23 Fit & Fabulous at 50 25 Health + Beauty 27 Home Loves: Design & More 29 Real EstateLove 30 7 Spectacular Holiday Shops Filled with JoyPUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer Mike Mantucca Event Photographer PRINT + DIGITAL MONTHLY A West Suburban Themed Issue Featuring the Best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Each Month DIGITAL CONTENT | Daily + Weekly A Mobile Responsive Website at www.GlancerMagazine.com, Also Glancer Go-To Guide, Glancer Magazine’s Online Marketplace + Event Site Connecting Residents & Businesses COMMUNITY FEATURES Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Print & Digital Advertising advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive the Printed Publication Monthly (12x/yr) www.glancermagazine.com PUBLISHED BY Glancer Magazine, Inc. 80 Main Street, Suite C Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 277-8887 www.glancermagazine.com Glancer Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is pro-duced by Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, You’ve Been Glanced and the Glancer logo are registered trade-marks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Featuring DuPage • Kane • Kendall November 2019 |V ol 18 Making Spirits Bright The first of two back-to-back holiday-themed issues, this month we feature holiday dining delights, festive shops, holiday traditions, events and more– ev-erything that the entire family can enjoy all season long. More features online! Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Subscribe Today!Get Listed In Your CategoryGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5November FeaturesNovember2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 11:38 AM Page 5

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4. WHEATON HOLIDAY HOUSEWALK November 16 • 10am-4pm WHEATON–The 6th annual Wheaton Holiday Housewalk, supporting Wheaton North’s award winning show choir, Flight features local area homes. Pictured is 310 W Evergreen St. A historical gem con-structed and completed in 1853 by city founder Jesse Whea-ton. This Georgian’s astonishing restorations and beautiful updates to modern living shows a true passion for historical preservation. For tickets visit www.wheatonholidayhousewalk.com 1. FESTIVE & FUN HAPPENINGS ALL SEASON LONG IN DOWNERS GROVE DOWNERS GROVE–Downtown Downers Grove kicks-off the Holiday Season with the annual Gingerbread Festival Nov. 29-Dec. 1. The Gingerbread Festival offers some-thing for all ages to enjoy: Gingerbread Storytime, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gingerbread Man Hunt, vote for your favorite Gingerbread House, visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House, Small Business Saturday, take a pic-ture with the Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing town, Breakfast with Santa & Complimentary Carriage Rides. Details at www.down-towndg.org 3. DINE OUT IN NAPERVILLE NAPERVILLE–What are you thankful for this November? We’re thankful for the various and tasty restau-rants to choose from around Nap-erville. With over 300 restaurants to choose from, there are so many options to satisfy your taste buds. Now is also a good time to look into catering for a holiday party that you may be throwing. Find the perfect restaurant for your occasion by visiting us online at www.DineNaperville.com. Your guests are sure to leave the party stuffed and wanting more! www.dinenaperville.com Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 7NOVEMBER 20195 Things to Do5. EXCITING HOLIDAY EVENTS ST. CHARLES–St. Charles Park Dis-trict offers family festive opportunities this holiday season! Sign up now for special visits with Santa! Polar Express Storytime Train from LaFox Metra Sta-tion to Gino’s East in Wheaton is avail-able on Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7 or 8. Santa and his team of sled dogs will be at the Woodland Santa Holiday Workshop on Dec. 1 at Hickory Knolls. Enjoy a morn-ing with the jolly ole guy himself at Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10 at Al-exander’s Café. Advance registration required. www.stcparks.org/register 2. 2019 CUP OF CHEER™ NAPERVILLE–Get inspired at Naperville Garden Club’s Cup of Cheer™ House Walk, Holiday Mar-ket, and Tea. Tour four Naperville homes decorated for the holidays. Shop the market for artisan gifts. Enjoy the tea with homemade cookies. Receive a commemorative teacup and saucer. Dates are Thursday, December 5, 9am - 4pm for $55 and Fri-day, December 6, 9am - 4pm for $40. For ticket details visit www.napervillegardenclub.org. November2019_backup_Layout 1 10/18/2019 4:25 PM Page 7

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10 • WESTERN SUBURBS• NOVEMBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine Relaxation, Restoration and Rejuvenation, Hand Delivered at Elements Massage Geneva GENEVA–Massage is the perfect gift for everyone on your list, no matter what style of massage they prefer. Whether it is just to relax or to restore and rejuve-nate the body, nothing can beat a per-sonalized, hand-crafted massage session with one of our exceptional ther-apists. We’re offering the best deals of the year on gift cards for this holiday sea-son. Spread the joy! Stop by, call or visit our website for a variety of specials. (630) 232-7335, 507 S. 3rd St, Geneva elementsmassage.com/geneva Give the Gi of Beauty GLEN ELLYN–For the perfect gifts, visit Perich Skincare & Makeup online or in-side The Gnome Colony in downtown Glen Ellyn. Give the gift of beauty or treat yourself this season! Hailed by editors and women around the country as one of the best eye creams they have ever used, you will be the unsung hero of your eye area after applying ANGEL EYES eye cream from PERICH Skincare & Makeup after the very first application. This eye cream is loaded with concen-trated botanical extracts of Vitamin A, B, C, E, F, K, Licorice Root, Shiitake Mush-room, Aloe, Algae and Rosemary that will leave even the hardest skeptic in dis-belief. www.michaelperich.comNaperville Park District Gi Cards Make Great Gis NAPERVILLE–Searching for the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list? How about a Naperville Park District gift card? They can be purchased in any de-nomination and used for Park District programs and events and redeemed at a wide range of facilities including Centen-nial Beach, the Paddleboat Quarry and the Millennium Carillon. Make gift-giving easy this year! Visit napervilleparks.org/ giftcards for more information. On Trend Essentials for the Stylish at Heart WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Urban Echo Shop features the latest styles and must-have trends– from cloth-ing and accessories, to home decor, gifts and seasonal finds. The shop is an adored virtual boutique with a pop up shop opening seasonaly. Owned by a Sugar Grove mom, Urban Echo Shop offers unique gifts for everyone on your list. Visit the shop today and have fun shopping. www.urbanechoshop.com November2019_backup_Layout 1 10/18/2019 1:26 PM Page 10

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11‘TIS THE SEASON TO HELP THOSE IN NEED The greatest gift of the season is that of giving back to others through the gift of time, a car, clothes, food, fi-nancial assis-tance, our presence, and so much more. The gift of kindness, to someone that may be not used to receiving love, can be shared through NAMI DuPage in Wheaton whose mission is to provide support, advocacy and education in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI DuPage relies on the remarkable generosity of the com-munity for operational and program support. www.namidupage.org/give- to-nami-dupage/ways-to-give/ It begins with our children and playing builds strong brains, strong bonds, and a bright future. Consider a dona-tion to DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) in Naperville to help Keep the Play Growing! Funds raised go to-wards new exhibits, programs, and important community outreach that makes the Museum accessible to all. www.dupagechildrens.org/give Every kid deserves a chance to ride and play and you can support Project Mobility in St. Charles and their Holi-day Adaptive Bike Give Away by participating in one of their fundraiser rides www.projectmobility.org/copy-of-events or food events www.project-mobility.org/ thirdpartyfundraisingevents and help keep Riley’s dream of amazing gifts under the tree alive! Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation (CCWF) in Geneva mission is for every child and adolescent to be supported in positive devel-opment by care-givers and professionals within loving, non-violent families and peaceful communities. Through parent groups and educational workshops, they strive to promote a sense of community and foster empathy. This season, you can support them by at-tending a fundraising event, donating, or volunteering your time. During this time of year, it’s more im-portant than ever to help prevent homelessness and hunger in the western suburbs of the Chicago-land area and SARET Charitable Fund in Wheaton provides hope when hope seems impossible. They restore dig-nity to individuals or families facing a current economic and life crisis and the organization seeks creative tools to help move families toward eco-nomic stability. Give the gift of dignity by contacting www.saret.org All in all, this holiday season, make a difference in your community and connect on common grounds with friends like those that started The Courtyard in Hinsdale with their love of interior design and their desire to help others. This dedicated group of volunteers created a place to pur-chase previously-owned, high-quality furniture and home accessories while supporting The Wellness House and those affected by cancer. Continue to share the spirit at www.shopthecourt-yard.com/volunteer-opportunities –Kristen Kucharski THOUGHTFUL WAYS TO GIVE BACKThe Gi of GivingGIFTS TO LOVE 2019November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 11:42 AM Page 11

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OPERATION WARRIOR WISHES IN ST. CHARLES In my humble opinion, we should all take the time year-round to thank and honor the men and women who work so diligently for our coun-try and for our freedom. This month, we shine a spe-cial spotlight on their service as we celebrate Veteran’s Day around the country. However, St. Charles res-idents, Craig Steichen and Matt Steichen (father and son) have dis-covered a way to keep their veteran tribute alive throughout their whole favorite season – football season. Operation Warrior Wishes, formerly called All32in17, really began in 2012 as just a bucket list dream to be the first father and son team to visit all 32 football stadiums in one season. Once they found it was possible, they budgeted and planned the trips but still felt there was something missing. They wanted a way to give back while they took their journey, and they came up with hosting wounded warriors as their guests to each game as a thank you for their serv-ice. The inspiration for the mission was from Craig’s brother, Ken, (Matt’s Uncle) who was a wounded warrior and Matt’s Grandfather, Leo, who served in the navy, both heroes in Craig and Matt’s eyes. “We thought giving these military veterans an op-portunity to get out and have a great experience at a game was an ave-nue to say thanks as well as raise awareness for a good cause,” says Craig. At the end of their journey, they visited their 32nd stadium in a record time of 103 days. After extend-ing into playoffs and the Super-bowl, they had honored 75 warriors in total. As Chica-goans, Craig and Matt were thrilled when former Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka mentioned them on ESPN Monday Night Football and offered to pay for their entire trip. The financial contribution was accepted but instead put to good use to create the 501c3 now named Operation Warrior Wishes. This year they will host their 5,000th hero. Along with attending fundraisers and making donations, the community can get involved by volunteering their time and nominating a hero of their own. For more information on Oper-ation Warrior Wishes, visit www.war-riorwishes.org . Mindy’s November Giving Inspira-tion: Donate a turkey to a family in need. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be In-spired Studios and is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. MONTHLY COLUMNTo Give, To InspireGIFTS TO LOVE 2019Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 11:51 AM Page 13

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GIFTS TO LOVE 2019GIVE THE GIFT OF CAREER DIRECTION TO YOUR STUDENT Since 1989, Career Vision helps people discover their natural abil-ities and develop the skills that support satisfying and successful careers through programs that address the needs of youth, young adults in the early phase of career launch, and adults managing their careers. Career Vision is committed to the highest professional standards and offers programming locally and na-tionally via online sessions with face-to-face computer technology, or via in-office one-on-one sessions. Aptitude testing begins at age 16 and continues through adulthood to assist students deciding on post high school endeavors, adult career changers, those caught in workforce transitions, those returning to work, and those con-sidering more schooling or encore careers. With over 20 open testing dates in the next two months, including Saturdays, find out what your future holds today! -Kristen Kucharski View and Share West Suburban Business Spotlights at www.GlancerMagazine.com. Contact Us Today to Spotlight Your BusinessEDUCATION SPOTLIGHTCareer InspirationPhoto by Mike MantuccaCUISINE ELEVATED TO THE NEXT LEVEL The Art of Good Eating LISLE– Experience something new and exciting for lunch in Lisle! The Art of Good Eating recently opened for lunch as they continue with servicing private dining parties, local cooking classes, catering and personal chef service, there is some-thing for everyone! Give an experience as a gift for the holidays. Cooking class gift certificates avail-able. Easy purchase with a phone call. Your Next Party. Custom Made by Chef Tom. Explore the possibilities at www.theartofgoodeating.org. THANKSGIVING SPECIAL Place Your Order Before 11-12-19 Receive a Complimentary Batch of Homemade Chocolate Brownies (Serves 12) FOOD + KITCHEN SPOTLIGHTA Unique Cuisine GiYULETIDE FESTIVAL & FAIR Open Select Days – Dec 6-22 NAPERVILLE–Make your Holi-day merry and bright at the new Yuletide Festival and Fair! Ex-perience the joy of the holiday season with live entertainment, local art and craft vendors, wintry food and beverages from local restaurants and breweries, and more! Stroll through Naper Set-tlement’s historic grounds dec-orated for the holiday season with twinkling lights and plenty of holi-day spirit. Yuletide Festival & Fair runs Friday through Sunday from December 6-22: Fridays, 2-10PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 11AM-10PM. Admission is FREE! www.NaperSettlement.org/ Yuletide HOLIDAY EVENT SPOTLIGHTYuletide Festival & FairGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 15November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 11:52 AM Page 15

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17Your Wedding Day Designed To Amaze Sitting on 95 acres along the beautiful Fox River, Q Center offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues ideal for your wedding day needs and dreams. From a rustic outdoor pavilion to elegant ballrooms seating up to 800 guests, your day is fully customized with a team of talented planning and culinary professionals to assist. When the day is done, enjoy quality relaxation in guest rooms only steps away from the main event. Q Center, 1405 North Fifth Avenue, St. Charles www.qcenter.com, (630) 444-4049 Enjoy a Spa Treatment at Home Before Your Big Day Treat your wedding party to a spa day AT HOME! Concierge Medical Spa is the first mobile medical spa designed to bring the expertise of skin care professionals to your home. This concept helps clients who find it difficult to take time out of their busy schedules to make a spa appointment. Concierge also offers Express Spas located through the suburbs that make it easy for you to stop in for a quick treatment or add on a service when you’re already out and about. View a list of services & spe-cials online. www.conciergemedspa.comBoutique Hotel In St. Charles Hotel Baker is a boutique hotel located in downtown St. Charles. The unique, romantic atmosphere on the banks of the Fox River has made the historic hotel a natural choice with couples from all over Chicagoland. Since the property reopened, weddings and pri-vate parties have become its specialty. The outdoor garden and patio offer picturesque river views while the interior rooms are ele-gantly appointed to compliment the building’s Old World elegance. Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main Street, St. Charles, (630) 584-2100, www.hotelbaker.com 2019 WEDDING TRENDSThe Wedding PageTwo Picture-Perfect Wedding Venues Choose from two of the most unique venues in the city: Odyssey Chicago River or Odyssey Lake Michigan. Holding up to 200 guests aboard Odyssey Chicago Rive and 749 with Odyssey Lake Michigan Custom Packages, it’s no wonder so many choose Odyssey. Couples will work with a dedicated planner, choosing from all-inclusive packages, or design your own. Let Chicago's iconic skyline provide a beautiful setting for your wedding photos. Enhancements include cus-tom décor and florals, passed hors d'oeuvres, live band, rooftop DJ, and more! www.odysseycruises.com /chicago/groups/wedding-venueLOVE & MARRIAGEA “Wow!” Experience For All Creative Cakes has been making award-win-ning wedding cakes the past 30 years in the Chicagoland area. Earlier this year, Creative Cakes opened a Design Studio located in the Promenade Building in Downtown Naperville. What makes Creative Cakes stand out is their personalized service, high-quality ing-redients, skilled creative team, unique pro-ducts, and their eagerness to educate their customers. Schedule an appointment at the Design Studio for a complimentary cake con-sultation to sample their outstanding cakes, fillings, and buttercream. (708) 614-9755 www.creativecakesbakeryandcafe.com November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 11:58 AM Page 17

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WESTERN SUBURBS – It’s that time of year when we spend more time at the table enjoying family and friends while reminiscing about the year before us and the blessings to come. Try something new and different this season at Naperville’s newest restaurant, Poke Brother’s now open at 4931 S. Route 59. Amid your holiday shopping you can still eat healthy while on the go - fast and casual - enjoy quickly building your own “sushi in a bowl” before hitting the black Friday sales. When the family comes to town this season bring them to enjoy American inspired, artisan meals made with farm-to-table ingredients, while sipping on the in-house crafted cocktails, in an easy to relax atmosphere at the newly opened Chime & Stave in Campton Hills. Glen Prairie Local Flavor in Glen Ellyn can save you the hassle and host the entire family for Thanksgiving dinner on November 28th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. be-ginning with Harvest Butternut Squash Bisque and Poached Pear and Organic Greens followed by Kauffman Farms Turkey, Organic Scottish Salmon, potatoes and vegetables. While in the tri-city area, swing by the new La Mesa Modern Mexico in downtown St. Charles on the scenic Fox river. If you are tired of leftover Turkey try out the vibrant traditional Mexican inspired menu with new age modern flare, unique mar-garitas, craft cocktails and the largest selection of Tequilas you can find in the sub-urbs. The lights are beginning to twinkle and the tree will soon be up, so start it off right with a breakfast buffet with Santa and your family on December 2nd at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook. The buffet includes an assortment of pastries, baked french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, orange streusel coffee cake, zucchini bread, fran's potatoes with roasted peppers & onions, seasonal, sliced fresh fruit and and delicious candy bar. Enjoy these fun favorites and when in doubt, remember that there’s always www.dinenaperville.com where over 360 dining options are featured. -Kristen Kucharski Dining + ENTERTAINMENTHoliday Dining DelightsWEST SUBURBAN DININGGinger & Soul 131 East Hydraulic Street, Yorkville • (630)440-4017 www.gingerandsoulrestaurant.com Chef/Owner: Kate McNamara Manager: Andrea Hasko-Marx A DINING DESTINATION ALONG THE FOX RIVER Tucked next to the Fox River in downtown Yorkville, this quaint delectable restaurant of such caliber will keep you wanting more. Owner and Chef, Kate McNamara started the catering company Ginger and Soul in 2016. With such success the natural next step was to open a dining experience like no other in the area. The combination of the eclectic American fusion menu, ingredients sourced from Kate’s garden, local farms and businesses and the cozy atmosphere makes this a destination dining ex-perience. We were greeted by our server, Kim Kolkmeyer, who was friendly and attentive. We found a seat by the fireplace and enjoyed the picturesque view of the Fox River. Even though the space is cozy the tables have ample room to relax. Kim recommended a Blackberry Mojito Mocktail that was bursting with berry flavor and an Old Fashioned. We started with the baked Brie that was accompanied with prosciutto wrapped pears, and candied pecans that had an interesting hint of cherry. Next, we shared an Autumn Salad that was a nice balance of market greens, goat cheese, julienne apples, roasted beets and tossed with a light maple tahini dressing. The warm rolls that came to the table were delicious and the plate was adorned with cinnamon butter flowers. Just when we thought the food couldn’t get any better our entrees arrived. Chefs Kate McNamara, Craig Kierelko, and Jake Merz know their way around the kitchen. Customer Renee Larque recommended her favorite dish the Beef Short Ribs beside creamy polenta with a coriander chutney. The Lobster Roll is simply one of the best we have ever had. A fresh baked roll topped with butter poached lobster. Another favorite combination is the Turkey Gouda on a pretzel bun topped with honey mustard and green apple. The homemade pickles also pack a punch of flavor. A fun find on the menu is the Bibimbap bowl which consists of rice, smoked pork, pickled carrots, roasted zucchini, mushrooms topped with a fried egg, cucumber wasabi dressing and furikake sprinkles. A light dish that layers the flavor. Our final course was a sweet ending to a delightful meal. A comfort-ing Oatmeal Cream Pie and a slice of Concord Grape Pie were just what we needed to end the evening. Definitely a great find! ABOUT THE CRITICS Stephanie (right) & Tiffany (left) Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together. They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits, veggies and more. Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine. Invite them to your eatery at editorial@glancermagazine.com. WEST SUBURBAN EDIBLES TO LOVESavory & Sweet Sisters Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 19DINING + ENTERTAINMENTNovember2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:00 PM Page 19

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Take Time to Connect at DuPage Children’s Museum In Naperville NAPERVILLE–Life gets busy; take time to connect. Kids and adults together have a blast exploring the Museum’s hands-on exhibits, making new discoveries, and cre-ating lasting memories. A day of play is a day well spent! You and your family will laugh, learn, and love spending time to-gether with a trip to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM). The holidays are almost here… DCM memberships make special gifts that give all year long. www.dupagechildrens.org, (630) 637-8000 Kid StuffThe most wonderful time of the year has arrived! Fill it with joy and happiness for the little ones in your life with these unique holiday-inspired events, programs and activities. West suburban Chicago offers many festive and fun things to do that will keep the whole family smiling. Here’s to a merry & bright season for you and yours. See more holiday events & activities at www.glancermagazine.com20 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine Mary Poppins at Drury Lane Nov 15-Jan 19 OAKBROOK –Introducing Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Pop-pins, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Mary Poppins flies to the stage to delivery whimsy, excitement, and memorable songs to a story that will melt your heart. Nominated for seven Tony Awards and winner of the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography, Mary Poppins is a must see for the entire family. Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name and the beloved children’s books by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins is an entertaining ad-venture of enchantment and fun. Mary Poppins is Rated G. Order tickets online at www.drurylane.com Literary Local LORI ORLINSKY | Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All) When Lori Orlinsky’s daughter, Hayley was three, she decided she didn’t want to go to preschool anymore because she was the shortest kid in class. Her teachers hung up a growth chart in the classroom, and Hayley’s name was at the bottom. It was the first time she ever felt different from her peers. Unable to find a book on the benefits of being short, Lori decided to write one. Through clever rhymes and beautiful illustrations, Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All) teaches kids to ac-cept themselves and embrace their unique differences which make them special. “Being 5’1” myself, many of the situations in the book came from my own personal experiences growing up,” says Lori. “For example, my mom having to put my hair up in a high ponytail so that I could ride the roller coasters.” And of course, Hayley helped by articulating all of her own daily struggles with being short. Lori explains that the book isn’t just a book for short kids. It has universal mes-sages about self-acceptance, self-confidence and bullying prevention for all kids, no matter their size. Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All) can be found on Amazon and locally at Barnes & Noble and Barbara’s Bookstores. Know a Local Author in DuPage, Kane or Kendall County? Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comNovember2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:02 PM Page 20

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21WHAT MOMS LOVEMom’s Little Black BookMONTHLY COLUMNTwinkle Twinkle Little Star It was like running down the stairs on Christmas morning when the pack of lit-tle girls came squealing down the basement stairs. As they rounded the cor-ner, they saw a magical princess-like setup of whimsical teepees, personally adorned with each of their own names. Each teepee was setup just perfectly with a miniature night-stand, boasting a water bottle and sleep mask. Inside were the friendly smiles of little teddy bears sitting atop soft air mattresses ready to greet them and engage their imaginations for a per-fect slumber party or playland. The girls giggled and played for hours as they enjoyed some pizza and juice and pretended to have a sleepover just as if they were teens, and the moms were grateful they didn’t have to do the setup or take down as that was all handled by the owner of Whimsical Teepees, LLC thus provid-ing a hassle-free experience for all to enjoy. The best part is that there are so many themes, so this is not just for wannabe princesses, but there is a wide selection of setups including Super Heroes, Camping, Boho/Tribe, Unicorn, Mermaid, Flamingo & Pine-apples, and other creative means to meet the imagination. The teepees can be setup for an afternoon play-date or overnight slumber party and Whimsical TeePees, LLS services the western suburbs including Naperville, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Plainfield, Joliet, and pretty anywhere in the Chicagoland area. With the holidays upon us and plenty of days off of school, it’s the perfect opportunity to invite the gang over for a unique experience right in the comfort of your own home. If you are having family in town and worried you might not have enough beds for ev-eryone - Whimsical Tee-Pees’ mattresses are full-sized single mattresses, so even your older guests can enjoy the comforts of a pri-vate tent for the night! OVERVIEW Whimsical Teepees creates the most magical themed sleepover parties, providing an unforgettable experience for kids. They setup the teepees and come back the next day and take them down. Nothing to do but count the stars! Whimsical TeePees (779) 707-5083 whimsicalteepees@gmail.com www.whimsicalteepees.com Hours: Call to Schedule. Servicing Chicagoland area including the West-ern Suburbs. Price $: Starting at $135 ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Ku-charski graduated from Il-linois State University in 1992 with an Inter-national Business De-gree. She has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s column titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. Read her past columns at www.glancermagazine.com/featured-bloggersNovember2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:03 PM Page 21

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Marcelle Doyle of Wheaton Not having the time is not an excuse for not taking care of yourself, and Mar-celle is living proof that it is all about time management. She works as a buyer, as well as manages the charity fashion shows for Jeans and a Cute Top Shop in Wheaton, and just opened Aurelio’s in Winfield with her husband Tim, who also stays busy as a general contractor. With three kids in college across the country and working multiple jobs, Marcelle quickly realized that being 50 meant working out and eating healthier was mandatory if she wanted to re-main fit and mentally on top of her game. She loves going to H4 Training in Wheaton and targeting routines that reach every part of her body, while also hitting the Wheaton College Track for a good cardio workout afterwards. Marcelle uses her Apple Watch with the Lose It! App to hold her accountable for food, activity, and hydration. She has made simple adjustments like switching to 45 calorie Prosecco called SYLTBAR, snacking on roasted almonds, and adding more salmon to her menu to help keep her balanced. Muscle mass and mental health are the key drivers to Marcelle finding the time to give back to her well-being.Robin Pietrucha of Geneva As she approaches 50 this year, fitness and good nutrition are more important than ever to Robin as she keeps up with her two teenage daughters and anticipates celebrating her twentieth wedding anni-versary. Her journey toward wellness didn’t begin because of numbers on a scale, but rather her wantonness to be her best-self on the inside and out; and as a result, for the first time in her life, Robin looks forward to going to the gym at H4 Training in Geneva because she is seeing her efforts payoff in muscle strength, toned arms and legs, countless inches disappearing, and the loss of 15 pounds. Beyond her personal training group at H4, Robin receives daily mo-tivation from uplifting and positive Instagram posts of famed personal trainers such as, Erin Opera and Kelly Leveque. She ensures to maintain a healthy diet by snacking on avocado toast and eating at local restaurants that provide sensible menu options such as, flat-bread pizza with cauliflower crust and mushrooms at Livia in Geneva. At almost 50, Robin is in the best shape ever and is seeing great re-sults, which makes it easier than ever to stick with it!Fit & FabAT FIFTYEach Amazingly Strong & Inspiring, these West Suburban Women Share on Being Fit & Fab at Fiftyby Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike MantuccaGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:05 PM Page 23

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Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25FAMILY DENTISTRY WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES Valley View Dental offers an array of general and cosmetic dentistry, periodontal, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontic procedures, including traditional braces, Invisalign, teeth whitening, CEREC one-day crowns and even same day emergency visits. With a large staff of multi-lingual doctors, on-site labs at each location, and extended business and weekend hours, Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients according to their own schedules and con-venience. Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Valley View Dental for almost 20 years. Valley View Dental www.vvden-tal.com. Located In Naperville, Montgomery & Romeoville.11-30-19COMMUNITY LIVING20% OFF COOLSCULPTING WESTERN SUBURBS–Look & feel beautiful in 2019 with Concierge Medical Spa. They offer non-invasive procedures of aesthetic services: skin rejuve-nation, hair removal, injectables and body contouring– just to name a few. Their highly trained staff is specialized in the latest aesthetic medical treat-ments, customizing each treatment specifically for you starting with a com-plimentary consultation. Book your consult today & receive 20% off CoolScupting when you mention Glancer Magazine. See ad for specials. www.conciergemedspa.com/glancerNovember2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:10 PM Page 25

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LOOKING FOR A LUXURY MAINTENANCE FREE PROPERTY WITH AN ELEVATOR & 4 CAR GARAGE If you are considering a change, contact Susan Colella– Baird & Warner Real Estate Professional who has a private luxury town home listing that she would like to share with you! It’s close to 6,000 square feet, plus the fin-ished basement features a wine cellar, theatre, bar, gourmet kitchen, 5 bed-rooms, sauna, steam shower & huge patio for entertaining. For a private tour of this one of kind masterpeice listed for $985,000 in the English Rows subdivsion of south Naperville, call Susan Colella today. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813 Glancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 27VISIT THIS 10,000 SQ FT SHOWROOM HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, this 10,000 square foot showroom is truly inspir-ing. Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remod-eling. The kitchen and bath displays are inter-active, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, professional in-stallation and exceptional customer service, HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community. HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • 1154 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville (866) 265-8895 • www.myhomewerks.comFALL 2019HOME + GARDENARE HOLIDAYS HARD ON YOUR FLOORS? Festivities bring excess foot traffic, and spilled food, toys, and drinks that can wear your hardwood floor. Buff & Coat’s dustless, odorless, done in a day process re-moves unsightly surface scuffs and scratches and creates a beautiful, more easily cleanable, refinished surface. Re-fresh your current finish with matte, satin, semi-gloss, or a high gloss sheen to make a stunning change. Call Ray at (630) 689-3800 or visit www.buffandcoatnow.com. HOME LOVEEnglish Rows, NapervilleLOCAL PARTNER FOR ROOM MAKE-OVERS ROSELAND DRAPERIES This month is the perfect time to kick-start a 2020 room make-over with Roseland Draperies! Start with an interior design ap-pointment, and you’ll be on the path to enjoy new window treatments, reupholstered furniture and completely new bed-ding to kick off the new year! Choosing everything in your home can make all the difference in the results. For a limited time, when you book an appointment online at www.roselanddraperies.com, you’ll also save 25%! PREMIERE KITCHEN REMODELER The Kitchen Master is the premier kitchen and bath-room remodeling contractor in Naperville, Illinois. From initial design through completion, your kitchen or bath-room remodeling project will be delivered on time and on budget with an unwavering focus on quality. Our start-to-finish approach means you don’t have to worry about the details, whether it’s a complete kitchen ren-ovation, a bathroom refresh, or a smaller remodeling project. You’ll get the finest results from Naperville’s best kitchen and bath remodeling company. www.thekitchenmaster.com November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:18 PM Page 27

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REAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • NOVEMBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 29WEST SUBURBAN REAL ESTATEChicago’s west suburban real estate market boasts a variety of unique homes for sale in beautiful neighborhoods with award-winning school districts and more. We invite you to schedule a tour of this featured property today and get to know this listing agent for your next move! LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥4147 Royal Mews Circle, Naperville Offered for $455.000 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING CAN BE YOURS Impressive Victorian inspired townhome with an ELEVATOR that takes you to all 4 luxurious levels. Maintenance free & includes water usage. 2 master bedrooms, fin-ished basement makes a wonderful 3rd bedroom, 2 fireplaces, front porch, balcony and deck great for grilling! Luxurious features include central vac, hardwood floors, white crown moldings & open concept chef's kitchen. Call Luxury Listing Agent Susan Colella at (630) 946-3813 LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥CREATIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES PENNY O’BRIEN – One word that consistently comes to clients’ minds when they think of Penny O’Brien is “hustle.” As a Seller Representative Specialist, she loves meeting with sellers to discuss pre-market home improvements and guide them to make their home “showtime ready” when it hits the market. She strongly believes in professional staging and offers it as a complimentary service. With a reputation for “good-looking listings,” she helps clients realize a higher return and quicker sale. Penny says “Staging transforms a home from average to amazing”. Penny O'Brien Broker | Relocation Specialist | Negotiation Expert • (630) 207-7001 • penny.obrien@bairdwarner.com November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:23 PM Page 29

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3. Warehouse 109 Holiday Market In Plainfield This seasonal event is so popular, this year they are hosting two Holiday Markets with different vendors at each one. Sip a custom holiday cocktail and roam the warehouse full of vintage and unique gifts from local vendors. November 10 and No-vember 24. 14903 South Center Street #109, Plainfield, www.warehouse109.com1. Nona Jo’s Cup of Soup Holiday Open House In Naperville Come on in November 14th-16th for a cup of soup and some treats at Nona Jo’s Holiday Open House. Walk through their visually en-ticing seasonal displays of home treasures, and get a head start on your holiday shop-ping with 20% off your entire purchase. 410 W. 5th Avenue, Naperville www.nonajos.com/events 5. Washington Street Holiday Market In Naperville Looking for that perfect holiday gift for a teacher or hostess or perhaps a little some-thing for yourself? Get your jingle on and head over to Naperville North High School for two spe-cial days of shopping handcrafted ornaments, jew-elry, small batch edibles and vintage decorations. November 23-24th. 899 North Mill Street, Naper-ville, www.washingtonstreetmarkets.com 7. Christkindl Market, Chicago Put your fuzzy hat and gloves on and take a city holiday shopping excursion to the Christkindl Market, a favorite holiday tradition right in Daley Plaza. Make sure to get your hot spiced wine to keep you warm as you explore this German-style market with vendor’s products from around the world. Open daily from November 15th-December 24. www.christkindlmarket.com 6. Naperville Sip Shop and Share Chicago Marriott, Naperville What’s better than enjoying wine tasting and holiday shop-ping in the same night? When it also gives back to local fam-ilies in need this season. You get your free wine glass at entry to fill with holiday cheer, shop away and have a chance at over 50 raffle prizes as well. Thursday, December 5. 1801 North Naper Boulevard, Naperville. Search event on Eventbrite.com Tis the season to go shopping….falalalala. Whether it is time to add to your holiday home decorating or search out those unique gifts, these holiday-themed stores and markets will surround you with ornaments, seasonal flora, wreaths, artisanal décor, and all things joyful. Grab yourself a peppermint mocha or hot chocolate and a friend or two and roam the aisles until your bags are full of holiday magic. 1.HOLIDAY SHOPS FILLED WITH JOY6. 4. Holly Jolly Market at The Vintage Market In North Aurora Have a holly jolly time on No-vember 9th and 10th at The Vintage Market for their 3rd annual Christmas Open House, their largest event all year. Over 70 ven-dors showing their holiday gifts and décor fill the marketplace, so you can take the day to wander and be inspired. 211 S. Lincolnway St., North Aurora www.facebook.com/THEVINTAGEMARK 4.5.30 • WESTERN SUBURBS • NOVEMBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine 7.3.2. Geneva Women’s Club Annual Holiday Arts and Craft Show In Geneva For the 45th year in a row, the Geneva Women’s Club brings you a trove of handmade holiday crafts along with lots of home-baked treats for sale. Skate on over to Geneva High School on Sunday, November 4 to check out their holiday cheer and give back to local Fox Valley Charities. 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva, www.genevawomensclub.org2.November2019_Layout 1 10/18/2019 12:26 PM Page 30

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