Main & Luxe Magazine - Aug/Sept 2022 Issue - Adventuring

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Social

See and Be Seen

Editorial

Outside Adventuring

Dine

Finding a Spot That Has It All

Community

A Tech-free Adventure!

Curated Splurge Summer Fun in the Water!

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The Library

Storytime

Give Back

The Conservation Foundation

Healthy Living

Navigating Nutrition

The Settlement

Peddling America Forward

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Adventuring Editorial

While we acknowledge returning to school

is around the corner for many of you, we encourage you to procrastinate on those details and wring out the most from warm days!

Go kayaking, people-watch with your neighbor over brunch, and take in the greenery of the landscape around us. You could make a trip to the Riverwalk with your two-year-old for story time - “ADVENTURES!” or climb a mountain. Adventuring, to me, is about trying something outside of your everyday life. There is an intentionality about adventuring.

Our adventures as kids have bonded many of us to our childhood friends via the nostalgic memories of riding our bikes until the streetlights came on or playing ghost in the graveyard across five neighbors’ yards.

Ideas and musings may be sent to: CEO@MainLuxe.com www.mainluxe.com Emily Cummings

As a magazine, our recent adventures have included more in-person events, expansion of our social media presence, and an increase in overall community engagement. My team and I want to know your stories and connect you with others. Our focus is to the weave together the community via content that sparks conversation and inspires – a relational experience!

I invite you to join me and the M&L team on Thursday, August 4 at 5:30pm at Zade’s Lounge – we are hosting a “Meet & Read” of this issue. Chat with our writers, features, and readers! Together, we can truly create new bonds and stories of intentionally trying something outside of our everyday.

For this issue, we bring you eateries outside of Naperville, water sporting adventures and gear, a tiny house in the woods where you can unplug, information about how to navigate nutrition labels, the history of the bicycle movement, and a story about Naperville’s own Lucy Westlake who climbed the tallest mountain in the world.

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By JD Hollyfield

The best part of summer? The longer

days — earlier sunrises and later sunsets — which allow food, libations, and socializing to remain in full focus. A romantic brunch?

A light lunch outside with an eye-catching patio? Or a lively dinner watching people and joking with friends? We sought out varied culinary experiences surrounded by unique settings and décor. Check out these must-visit spots!

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with the perfect drink under their “hair of the dog” brunch menu. Bernie’s recommendation?

Bottomless mimosas paired with their seasonal sticky buns. But do not wait too long in the day to snag these pastries! They sell out nearly every brunch. My personal favorite from this menu is the chicken ‘n biscuits, smothered in chorizo gravy, and topped with over easy eggs.

not only think about the food, but equally the atmosphere you are asking someone to come into,” Bernie shared. From a table indoors to their trendy patio seating, there is not a bad spot or plate!

The Foxtail

5237 Main St, Downers Grove

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211 James St, Geneva, IL First on our must-stop food and ambiance tour is Craft Urban located in the heart of downtown Geneva. Owner and chef Bernie Laskowski, culinary mastermind, puts his creative talent into everything. With thirty years’ experience in the food industry, we picked his brain for his personal favorites

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on the menu, and his response was “It’s like asking who your favorite child is!” Okay, yes, we understand!

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More of a lunch or dinner goer? This local American-flare spot has “not so traditional” options on the menu that allow for patrons to step outside the box of the normal eats whether it be brunch, lunch, or dinner. Our recommendations: the eclectic mix of dry aged steaks or NOLA style gumbo. They will not disappoint.

It is also fair to say Craft Urban has a stellar hand-crafted cocktail menu for all to please. Did someone say happy hour? Monday thru Friday from 3 – 6pm, enjoy libations and fan favorite appetizers at a deep discount. We suggest the gooey cheese curds and buffalo cauliflower.

With a cool, relaxed vibe, patrons do not flood this hotspot just for the food. The ambiance is a selling point on its own. “As a chef you

The Foxtail

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Dining simply is not about food anymore. It is a compilation of taste and experience. From the trendy greenery mirroring the valleys of Italy; vaulted ceiling; rounded, Grecian-inspired windows, and scaled, grooved textures like the seaside roads, Tony Lawler, general manager is not embellishing when he describes the ambiance of The Foxtail as an experience of

crowd goes for pancakes. They come for the highly recommended jumbo lump crab omelet. The menu is heavy on seafood. Come to enjoy the raw bar filled with oysters and chirashi poke bowl or the enticing sharable appetizers, steaks, and chops. Tony’s personal recommendation is the paella — orzo, chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, red bell pepper, onion, peas, saffron broth, parsley.

The Foxtail will not leave you hungry, or thirsty for that matter. From mocktails to cocktails, any hour of the day, this hopping place has everyone covered.

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Make sure to ask for seating on their enchanting patio to enjoy the warm weather.

Like inside, their outdoor décor has tons of charm with tons of greens, bright marbled tables, white lattice walls, and woven wicker chairs. When the warm breeze is flowing, it is the perfect place to be.

locally — farm-to-table for the win!

Specialty cocktails include an array of whiskeys, as its name implies. The bourbon selection is next level. This is the place to go when in the mood to indulge in top notch brands. Not a bourbon fan? Try their signature pink drink: Seasonal fruit, organic cucumber vodka, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Need I say more?

Great food is the gateway to our hearts (and stomach). Unique atmosphere and eccentric drinks are a bonus! Whether it is the views of a stellar patio, the hand-crafted cocktail, or trying new food for the first time, make sure to snag a seat at one of these culinary creations and enjoy the final days of summer!

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Brunch, specialty cocktails, and outdoor patios for the win!

its own. “Our goal was to make you feel like you weren’t in just another neighborhood joint but a fun, exciting place that transported you outside of Downers Grove.” And they nailed it!

On to the menu. Traditional breakfast lovers beware; this is not where the hungry brunch

The Foxtail Sweet Emotionz beer

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24205 Lockport St, Plainfield 4732 Main St, Lisle Last on our tour, is a hidden gem, located in Plainfield’s charming downtown (location in Lisle, too). NWB focuses on elevated bar and comfort food. Settle outside on their quaint patio or enjoy the rustic charm of their dining room. Once seated, trust me and order one of their must-haves: the pulled pork poutine appetizer dish! Fries smothered in pulled pork, gravy, and egg?? No brainer.

There are a handful of lush salad options for the calorie conscious, but you will also want to try their chef-crafted burgers or housemade, four-cheese-sauce mac and cheese selection. NWB purchases most ingredients

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The Getaway Outpost, Grand Junction, MI

Emily Cummings

With the school year about to start, we wanted to wring out the last bit of summer togetherness with our version of camping…device free!

The Getaway Outpost in Grand Junction, Michigan offered up exactly what we needed. In less than a three-hours’ drive, my 8-year-old son; 11-year-old daughter; husband, Jim; and I embarked on our vacation weekend, where we disconnected, de-stressed, and natured-up.

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While we are a family that enjoys trees,

water recreation, and the occasional sunset, we are not what you would really call a “camping-family.” But we are a family that is always up for an adventure, and immediately this felt like an effective way to escape the city and rejuvenate — all while having the creature comforts we desire.

The Getaway, situated along a pictureperfect creek, provides forty-one cabins nestled in the woods. Our little cabin was about two hundred square feet — a charming space that perfectly fit our family of four with queen bunk beds tucked up against a large picture window overlooking the forest. The cabins are appointed with linens, a small bathroom with toiletries 14

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for the shower, a stocked kitchenette with a small stove and mini fridge, and air conditioning/heat. For us, the cabin provided the essentials to allow our entry into 48-hour camping life.

Evening rounded out our camping (or “glamping”) experience. Right outside our cabin, the Getaway provides a picnic table, chairs, and a fire pit. Obviously, we were prepared with s’mores! With the vast and bright night sky, our son was able to make proper use of his telescope until the fire went out. Then we went inside and listened to the oldies on the radio (the only device in the cabin). It was truly a nostalgic experience.

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ordered sandwiches from Round Bread Sandwich Company to enjoy for lunch later, and Jim discovered Harbor Light Brewery right down the street that sold four-packs of beer.

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Jim and I awoke before the kids and began the

day in the morning sun with quiet meditation and coffee. Let me stop right here and make you think. When was the last time you had an uninterrupted cup of coffee among the sound of birds chirping and the rustling of leaves in a gentle breeze? Our morning was perfect. Perfect.

Eventually, the kids poked their heads out. We are not experienced enough campers that we know how to cook eggs or pancakes over the campfire. Though the house did have a kitchenette, we decided the day before to skip stocking up with groceries and just go out to eat. Fifteen minutes from the cabin is the beach town of South Haven, situated where the Black River meets Lake Michigan. It has a quaint downtown area with local shops and restaurants – in the backdrop is an historical light house on Lake Michigan that is still operational. We had our pancakes and eggs at Phoenix Street Café. We

Back at the Getaway cabin, we waked Lester Lake. We found a tiny beach with lots of little shells and pebbles that the kids had fun collecting. We had it all to ourselves. The only sounds were the kids laughing, the slapping of the water under their feet, and occasional croaks from unseen frogs. Jim pulled out the sandwiches for all of us, and he and I cracked open a couple of beers. We took in the scene of our own secluded family moment.

Later, we walked the rest of the grounds. The Getaway offers a myriad of hiking trails that vary in length. We picked one of the shorter ones, which allowed our kids to take in a sample of what the Midwest was like before the taming of our wild area. Having spent their lives thus far in the city, our kids had lots of questions about the various trees and provided their varied opinions about the bugs we encountered. They were delighted to see a deer less than 20 feet from the trail and very relieved we did not run into any coyotes. While the kids shared skeptical opinions about the hike at the outset, they expressed a sense of accomplishment once they made it to the end.

As she often does, our daughter brought a notebook along. She collected and tried to

identify various leaves — Eastern Cottonwood, Paper Birch, and Shagbark Hickory. Our son picked up every rock he could carry in his little pockets — the purpose remains undetermined.

These trinkets provided excuses for conversation.

Jim and I enjoyed the discussions and watching our kids’ curiosity unfold. Through this trip (and others in the future), we hope our kids enjoyed the family time and fostered an appreciation for our world.

Overall, Getaway did not disappoint. We were able to break from routine and relish the natural world around us. For us, it was an ideal weekend away, and I would recommend it to anyone in need of disconnecting from their technology and reconnecting with nature. getaway.house/barber-creek

Author: Emily Cummings Emily Cummings is an award-winning portrait and commercial photographer based in the Chicago area. Over the last ten years, she has mastered the art of capturing simple, modern photos that exude the natural beauty and authenticity of her subjects. emilycummingsphotography.com

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Curated Splu Summer fun on the water!

By Karthika Gupta

One of the ways to beat the summer heat but still enjoy all that the season has to offer is to get out on the water! Kayaking, paddle boating, and stand-up paddle boarding are great ways to explore the beautiful lakes and rivers in our area. We have rounded up fifteen essentials to help you be safe AND have fun on the water. boating and sailing classes for every level. No boating experience is required as their Coast Guard Certified instructors give you the skills you need to enjoy the open waters. freedomboatclub.com/franchises/freedom-boatchicago/montrose-harbor.html Karthika Gupta

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If you are new to kayaking and would like to try before you buy one, Naperville Kayaks is a wonderful place to start. They make it easy to get on the water with their rentals and/ or guided river trips. They are open on the DuPage River every Saturday and Sunday, and at Whalon Lake from Friday through Sunday. napervillekayak.com

#2 Paddle boating at Paddleboat Quarry You can enjoy paddleboating, paddleboarding, or kayaking on the water at the Paddleboat Quarry, located along the Naperville Riverwalk from spring through fall. Boats can be reserved online via the Naperville Park District. napervilleparks.org/ paddleboatspaddleboardskayaking

#3 Tubing on Dupage River

A fun relaxing family outing is floating on the DuPage River with Plainfield River Tubing. Float start-times are Saturday and Sunday every half hour and start at West Electric Park (Countryman Dr., Plainfield IL; on the west side of the river). plainfieldrivertubing.com

#4 Sailing at Montrose Harbor

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#7 Hillsound PackStack Waterproof bags

A good water-proof bag is worth its weight in gold because it keeps all your valuables safe and dry! PackStack Pro is a modular packing system designed to optimize pack storage, protection, and organization, and keep your gear dry and away from moisture. hillsound.com/collections/packing-solution/ products/packstackpro We love these long sleeve performance tops from Salt Life to keep you safe from the sun’s harsh rays. They include a front chest print, sublimation printed sleeves, neck binding, moisture-wicking fabric with antimicrobial properties, and UPF 50 sun protection. saltlife.com

#8 Cotopaxi Kapai Hip Pack

#6 Vessi Water shoes

A good thing to have when kayaking is a pair of excellent waterproof shoes. No matter how much you try, it is likely that you will get your feet wet. We love Vessi shoes because of their versatility – lightweight, breathable, waterproof, and 100% vegan. vessi.com

Another stylish option to carry your essentials while padding is a hip pack. We love the kapai hip pack from Cotopaxi which is designed using 100% remnant materials, making each pack totally one of a kind. cotopaxi.com/products/kapai-3l-hip-pack-deldia

urge #14 Ranger Ready bug spray

Another must-have for any time spent in the water is an effective bug spray, and Ranger Ready offers Picaridin-based insect repellents to keep bugs at bay for 12 hours of protection. Non-DEET based, it can be safely applied to your skin without any irritation or gross chemical odor. rangerready.com

#9 Bajio sunglasses

Bajio is a super cool brand that uses state of the art UV and blue light protective performance lenses for their sunglasses.

They are a carbon-neutral company from inception, and only use sustainable materials for everything. bajiosunglasses.com/collections/sunglasses

#10 BUFF sun protection

Sun protection is important when you are out on the water, especially for an extended period. We love BUFF products, especially the BUFF headwear products. Check out the assorted colors and patterns and a multitude of ways to wear them for a unique style. buffusa.com

#12 CamelBak water bottles

Of course, you need the perfect water bottle to keep those Nuun beverages nice and cold.

CamelBak has a great lineup of BPA-free plastic and stainless steel bottles. We love the Eddy+Filtered by Lifestraw, which has a built-in filtration system so you can fill up and keep adventuring. camelbak.com/recreation/shop/bottles/bpa-freeplastic/

#13 GummiShot Energy Essentials for outdoor sports

An alternative to a kayak, is a SUP (standup paddleboard). These inflatable ones from Body Glove are easy-to-use, easy-totransport, and easy-to-store when not in use. Whether you are a novice paddler or an expert, the Performer 11 inspires you to adventure. bodyglove.com/pages/performer11

#11 Nuun Hydration

With any physical activity, it is important to stay hydrated and get the right nutrition.

Nuun drink tablets are perfect for kayaking as they are fizzy, tasty, and loaded with electrolytes without all the extra sugar and additives. nuunlife.com

#15 Body Glove Performer 11 Inflatable SUP

Newly launched GummiShot is the buildable energy supplement perfect for boosting or fueling you through the last leg of that paddle. Each pouch of GummiShot contains three plant-based energy gummies that contain 75mg of natural caffeine each. gummishot.com Author: Karthika Gupta Contributing Writer. Karthika is a writer, photographer, and world traveler. She owns her own business and has been published nationally as well as internationally. She lives in the Tall Grass neighborhood.

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The Library Storytime

By Cat Ford

The historic Riverwalk has been hosting outdoor storytimes since 1986, shortly after the Nichols Library moved from its previous location on Washington street to its successor on Jefferson Avenue. The 95th Street Library followed suit in the summer of 2020, implementing its storytimes at the 95th Street Community Plaza.

Amanda Hanson and Monica Minnick are the enthusiastic Child Services Supervisors at the Nichols and 95th Street Libraries. Together they seek to encourage a love of reading and kinship in people of all ages, via programming. Monica has worked with the Naperville Public Library since 1997, providing support for established programs and helping with the development of new ones. Amanda has served the public as a children’s librarian for over twenty years and has worked with the Naperville Public Libraries for three of those years. Amanda, Monica, and their support staff select stories for each event based on the season, current events, and anticipated levels of audience participation.

Storytime programs include the Family Story Time in the Park, Evening on the Riverwalk, and Picnic on the Riverwalk, which are offered every summer.

Family Story Time in the Park

Family Story Time in the Park The Family Story Time in the Park is held at the Wagner Pavilion in the 95th Street Community Plaza. Family Story Time is a 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities. Amanda shared that some of the greatest story time moments are when children, parents, and other community members are drawn to the readings while having fun at the Community Plaza’s splash pad and play area. These accidental attendees did not have any knowledge of the library’s events and once drawn in, often become regular visitors of the libraries.

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share the library’s resources with everyone outside in the fresh air and sunshine. The surprised pleasure that community members experience upon finding free entertainment is an element that Amanda genuinely enjoys about outdoor storytimes.

Family Story Time Monday, August 1, 2022, and August 8, 2022 10:30am -11:00am 95th Street Library, Community Plaza

She shared that they finalize their program right before the program! They come together, bringing material (books, songs, action rhymes) that they would each like to do and they see what works best in a practice session/run before the program.

This is when they finalize their playlist as well. The gives staff flexibility in their programs to make changes as they see fit.

The audience finds out during the program!

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Evening and Picnic on the Riverwalk For programs on the Riverwalk, Monica and her team select stories based on different themes and adapt these stories into puppet shows, adding their own sound effects. Under Monica’s guidance, the library produced four new shows this summer alone! These shows increase community engagement with the written word and within the audience itself. Like the Family Story Time in the Park, Riverwalk programs are tailored for children of all ages but are open for anyone to attend.

For Monica, hosting these programs at the picturesque Riverwalk Amphitheater creates an open, casual setting for large groups of people to share meals with one another and enjoy the puppet show, story, and other activities. It’s rewarding to her when people walking along the Riverwalk join the events, having no knowledge of the programming beforehand. These attendees often tell her about how much they love the program and wish to return.

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Evening on the River Tuesdays August 2, 2022, to August 9, 2022 7:00pm – 7:45pm Nichols Library, Riverwalk Amphitheater Picnic on the Riverwalk August 3, 2022 – August 10, 2022 10:30am -11:15am Nichols Library, Riverwalk Amphitheater Details for the programs they offer for the rest of the year are available at any of the three Naperville Public Library Locations.

Author: Cat Ford Cat is a budding freelance writer, editor, and artist. She is currently working on a novel. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College with a BFA, Honors Award, and the Mary Etta Knapp English award.

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All children’s staff, both associates and librarians, do programming at the Naperville Public Library. At the Nichols Library location, the outdoor storytimes are presented by 3 to 4 staff each week, plus a supervisor who oversees audio and crowd control. Crowds are bigger for the outdoor events and when choosing material, staff thinks about making sure the crowd can see and participate in the story. Monica tells us they use large props outside. Again, these are unveiled to the public at the time they are presented!

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Give Back The Conservation Foundation

By Christina Balsano Wichmann

This year, the Conservation Foundation

celebrates its 50th anniversary of preserving and restoring open spaces, protecting rivers, and promoting stewardship of the environment in DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties.

The beautiful preserves we enjoy, including Greene Valley Forest Preserve, St. James Farm, and Hidden Lake Forest Preserve are here today thanks to the work of the Conservation Foundation and its early founders and supporters.

At present, the Conservation Foundation is executing a multi-year plan that will connect existing open spaces together, extend trail linkages, and preserve remaining natural areas.

Since 1997, the Conservation Foundation headquarters have been the historic, 60-acre McDonald Farm on Knoch Knolls Road in

Naperville. The farm is also home to Green Earth Harvest, the Conservation Foundation’s allorganic shareholder farm. The farm’s crops include arugula, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, tomatoes, and much more.

The farm also partners with family farms for pick-ups at McDonald Farm, including Flat Tire Farm (Michigan-grown fruits); Hufendick Farm (humanely raised meats, eggs, and milk); Sweet Pea’s Stems (fresh-cut specialty flower bouquets grown at McDonald Farm and the owner’s own yard); and Thyme & Place Herbs (fresh-cut and dried herbs and teas).

McDonald Farm serves as a showcase of conservation in action to inspire others. Natural beauty welcomes visitors when they come up the

McDonald Farm, Conservation Foundation Headquarters

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long drive: wetland and prairie restoration areas filled with birds such as goldfinches, grasshopper sparrows, redwing blackbirds, and the solitary great blue heron; bluebird nesting boxes, which are cleaned and monitored by staff and volunteers; organic vegetable patches for the spring through fall harvests; a 25,000 gallon rainwater harvesting system; a children’s sensory garden that hosts summer camps; a butterfly garden with monarchs, swallowtails, and red admirals fluttering about; and greenhouses, barns, and two historic farmhouses used for offices, education programming, and of course, farming. When the sun sets and all is quiet on the farm, a herd of deer regularly come to graze and poke about. Later at night, hooting from a great horned owl or the yippings of a coyote pack can be heard from the farm.

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Blue Bells

One of the Conservation Foundation’s most popular programs is Conservation@Home, an initiative that encourages a new way of thinking about traditional private landscapes.

Jim Kleinwachter, program director, regularly collaborates with homeowners to achieve Conservation@Home certification or to assist with plant selections in their yards. Four things Jim suggests that we can do to improve ecological balance and bring nature into our yards are the following:

Monarch Butterfly on Blazing Star

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Native plants are very hardy and adjust to a variety of conditions. The plants have deeper root systems that need less watering, while also restoring nutrients into the soil.

Popular specimens for sunny conditions are Black-eyed Susan, Blazing Star, Butterfly Weed, and Coneflower. Popular specimens for shade are Northern Maidenhair Fern, Virginia Bluebells, Wild Geranium, and Wild Ginger.

Using native plant garden design and sustainable landscaping practices, more homeowners are creating patchworks around Naperville that support wildlife, provide clean water and air, and protect our region’s biodiversity. The Conservation Foundation hosts events throughout the year and even invites you to take a tour of their headquarters for inspiration.

2. Install a rain barrel under a downspout

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1. Incorporate native plants into existing flower beds

Rain is soft water and full of minerals that helps plants grow far better than chlorinated tap water. The collected water can be used to water plants or fill bird baths. A rain barrel can also be part of a plan to manage runoff and land erosion. Plus, it can reduce your water bill costs!

3. Reduce the area of grass Grass is from Europe and has zero value for wildlife or water absorption during heavy rainfall. It needs a lot of water during the summer months to maintain its color and health and herbicides for those who want it weed-free. Larger flower beds add beauty and create habitat for a variety of creatures, including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and rabbits.

4. Install bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses Create a nature haven in your yard with one or all of these. Certain seeds attract certain birds. For example, cardinals love black oil sunflower seed, mourning doves love white millet, black-capped chickadees love shelled sunflower chips, and goldfinches love Nyjer seeds. Safflower seeds are a good option to deter squirrels from eating everything up. Bird houses need to be a specific size for the type of bird you are hoping to attract.

Birds in Naperville that will nest in bird houses include the black-capped chickadee, downy woodpecker, house sparrows, and screech owls.

Author: Chris Wichmann Our senior editor. Chris is a writer, editor, and project director during the day, and our seamstress by night. She carefully unstitches misplaced words or paragraphs and brings them back together in ways much better than we could have hoped. She lives near Knoch Knolls Park.

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Luxe Life Say “Aye” to the Eye! Words and Photos by Dawn Klavon

London Eye Pub Pod

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Fancy a UK adventure this summer? With

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So what could make it even better — a VIP Pub Car! For not much more than a regular ticket price, adult visitors to the London Eye can bypass the regular line (which can get long with summer tourist crowds); gather in an air-conditioned, indoor VIP lounge; and stroll onto their own pub car, complete with cushioned seating, staggering views, and a fabulous bar serving each guest two beverages.

international travel picking up, combined with the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities over the past few months, London is a hot travel destination for 2022.

The London Eye, the largest observation wheel in the world, stands 443 feet tall (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) and provides one of the highest viewing points in London. It proudly sits on the banks of the River Thames offering 360 degree, breathtaking views of the river and sites such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and St. Pauls’ Cathedral.

There are 32 pods in total; one for each of the London boroughs. For superstitious reasons, they are numbered up to 33, with pod 13 left out for good luck. Since it officially opened to the public in March 2000, it has become the United Kingdom’s most popular paid-for visitor attraction, loved by Britons and tourists alike.

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“We saw the VIP experience let us skip the line and have two free drinks,” said Alexa Patti, visiting from New York. “The price was right, and it seems like a great experience compared to packing everyone into the cars otherwise.”

Up to 12 guests at a time are welcomed onto the Pub Pod by their bartender, who graciously offers cocktails, craft beers, wines, or nonalcoholic beverages. The 30-minute adventure runs 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Thursdays to Sundays.

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The price tag for this special indulgence is 65 British pounds per person (about U.S. $76 U.S. dollars). For comparison, a standard ticket costs 36 British pounds (about $42 U.S. dollars), and a ticket with a fast pass costs 51 British pounds (about $60 U.S. dollars). As the Brits say, brilliant!

“I’m really impressed with the Pub experience, over the normal experience, plus the fast track – and the drinks paid for themselves.” said Dustin Kocylowsky, of New York. “We lucked out, truthfully.”

No Heightened Awareness No worries for those afraid of heights — the London Eye is a very comfortable experience. Often mistakenly called a Ferris wheel, these 32 pods are completely enclosed, climate-controlled, positioned on the outside of the wheel structure, fully motorized, and the entire structure is supported by an A-frame on one side only.

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The hub and spindle weigh in at 330 tons — equivalent to 49 double decker buses and 20 times heavier than Big Ben. The ride is smooth and slow, you hardly notice you are moving.

The view from the London Eye Pub Pod is what guests obsess about; on a clear day, visitors can see around 25 miles out from the top. Each guest receives a 360-degree viewing guide pointing out every site, from Harrods to Downing Street to MI6 Headquarters to the Tower of London.

The slow ride makes it perfect for aerial photography. Adventurous UK visitors will enjoy the views, VIP treatment, specialty cocktails, and unique experience equivalent to the Eiffel Tower. Cheers!

Author: Dawn Klavon Dawn a meticulous, enthusiastic, and curious professional with extensive experience in freelance writing. Dawn holds a masters degree in journalism from Harvard College. She lives in Reston, Virginia.

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Healthy Living Navigating Nutrition

By Neha Shah, MD

dinners are notorious for this. If you do nothing else, start reviewing the serving size and the number of servings per container.

One of the more confusing and misleading aspects of trying to get healthier is decoding the information on nutrition labels. We will review the basics of nutrition labels and the pitfalls to avoid when picking out items at the grocery store.

One of the best tips for making healthier choices is to avoid the claims on the front of the packaging!! Many companies have found methods to advertise foods that suggest “healthy,” but it may not always be the case. Far and away, the best place to look is the ingredients list. Product ingredients are listed in order of quantity from highest to lowest. Many times, packaging may market “made with natural foods” but upon review of the ingredients list, you may not see many natural ingredients.

Focus on choosing foods that have whole (recognizable) ingredients as the first three items in the list. However, if the ingredients list lasts longer than three lines, that’s an indicator that the food may be more processed than you would want.

After the ingredients, look at serving sizes.

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Once you have determined serving size, the next place to draw your attention is the number of calories in the serving size.

Remember the frozen dinner example — eating that one entire diner adds substantially more calories than the package may have alluded to. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses the guideline of 2,000 daily calories as a general guide on packages. In actuality, your daily caloric requirements vary widely based on age, weight, sex, activity level, and muscle mass.

Consider your own specific caloric needs when making decisions.

After determining serving size and calorie per serving, the next section of the nutrition label is the nutrients. Typically, this is separated into total fat, total carbohydrates, and protein — macronutrients. The cholesterol, sodium, and added sugar levels can give a good indicator into how processed a food is. This section is especially helpful when trying to interpret the overall nutritional value of a food item.

Next to the nutrients, the nutrition label includes percent of daily value in a serving of a food. As a rule of thumb, look for foods that are higher in dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Remember, these percentages are based on the standard 2,000 calories per day, and you may need more or less of something based on your goals.

Overall, the marketing of packaged food and nutrition labels can be riddled with pitfalls and misleading claims. Use this guide to have the confidence when evaluating food labels:

Most common misleading nutrition claims Natural: The product, at any point during processing, used something natural substance, such as rice or bananas. It does not determine the end processing of the product.

Multigrain: This simply means more than one grain was used. Many high-sugar breakfast cereals are marketed as multigrain to mislead the consumer. Instead focus on whole-grain.

Light: These products are typically more processed to reduce the calories or fat. Many times, these products are diluted with water or have additional added sugars for taste.

No added sugar: Many times, these products incorporate sugar substitutes or other chemical alternative sweeteners.

Overall, the world of nutrition and nutrition labels can be riddled with pitfalls and marketing claims. But with this information, you can have the confidence in evaluating food labels. Remember with all things health and wellness, progress over perfection and consistency over motivation.

Author: Neha Shah, MD Our health and wellness contributor, Dr. Shah is a weight loss specialty physician, mom and wife by day and in her spare time is passionate about her online platform that works toward making evidenced-based healthcare accessible to all. @motherhood.md

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The Settlement Peddling America Forward

By Jeanne Schultz Angel

However, the political influence of the “bicycle bloc” had its most profound effect on road construction. Roads outside of urban areas were typically dirt and prone to being muddy and uneven. Surprisingly, the Good Roads Movement started in the late 1800s as part of the cycling craze, not as a result of automobiles. The Movement was a catalyst for public support of the construction of a paved roadway system born out of cyclists’ frustrations of the dangerous conditions.

A bike shop in Naperville c. 1895

Somewhat unknown in history, America

experienced a “cycling craze” from 1890 to 1900 in which citizens of almost every age, class, gender, and race were wholly invested in the possibilities of bicycles for widespread use. Devotees permeated American culture and helped to improve the infrastructure of our country and change the lifestyle of everyday Americans.

Cyclists represented a new sense of freedom and democracy for everyday citizens with a new, inexpensive form of travel. Bicycles allowed people of modest income the freedom of movement, including women.

To better understand the impact of bicycles, imagine that your other options are travel by horse or early automobiles, of which the average person did not own (only 1 in 10,000 Chicagoans owned an automobile in 1900).

Prior to the 1880s, the design of the bicycle was far less user-friendly and later improvements allowed for a more comfortable and safer ride. After the mass production of the modern “safety bicycle” began, people started to ride in large groups as well as for everyday commuting, and large crowds of cyclists were a common sight by the end of the nineteenth century. Riders also enjoyed the leisure of a bike ride, which promoted a healthy lifestyle.

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pastime or just a mode of transportation. It was also a way for citizens to enter politics and affect change and progress throughout the United States. Bicycle enthusiasts and industry leaders from around the country formed an organization in 1880 called the League of American Wheelmen. Effectively, this group acted as a political action committee to advocate and lobby for greater public awareness of cycling and policies that promoted cycling. This political “bicycle bloc” was a force to be reckoned with — with a membership of over 70,000 and a flare for spectacle with bicycle races and parades — the Wheelman drew huge crowds of people.

National political candidates such as William McKinley linked the love of the bicycle to his party’s politics and attempted to sway the influence of the Wheelmen.

Suffragists also used and endorsed the bicycle as a tool for women’s independence and boosted the rational clothing movement. Women’s fashion needed to become more reasonable as they were unable to ride bikes with long cumbersome skirts and oversized sleeves. Popular women such as Francis Willard, president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the first woman to ride a bike in Illinois, became shining examples of the appeal and promise of how bicycles could change society for the better.

The League of American Wheelmen began to publish Good Roads Magazine in 1892.

At that time, Illinois formed a Good Roads Commission to determine how to build a solid roadway system through the state and how much it may cost. In the late 1800s, Illinois had an estimated 100,000 miles of established wagon roads and less than 30 miles of them were hard surfaced roads and only 7% gravel. The National Good Roads Convention was held in St. Louis in 1903 in which national politicians such as Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan made appearances.

Rural and agricultural communities throughout Illinois collaborated with cyclists on the common goal of hardsurfaced roads as better road conditions benefited all. Most of America was, after all, made up of farming-based economies that needed to get products to market.

In fact, in a report by the Illinois Good Roads Commission in 1905 presented to the Illinois State Legislature, it was “more important to the people of the city and to the great corporations to have the farmer and his produce come to them, than it is to the farmer to go to them.” In this effort, farmers and cyclists found a common goal in road improvement.

How popular was the bicycle in the 1890s?

The industry was fueled by hundreds of manufacturers, dealers, and bike repair shops in regions that popped up overnight.

Other side industries catered to the bike craze in specialized clothing and shoes. In Chicago, a single bike race drew 25,000

spectators. The Wheelmen had considerable influence in both national political campaigns and local roadway projects.

Embracing this new pastime and mode of transportation really meant embracing American progress at a time of momentous change in demographics, industry, and global political standing.

Author: Jeanne Schultz Angel Jeanne is the Associate Vice President of Naper Settlement and an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. Jeanne is also the current President of the Illinois Association of Museums and the Coalition of State Museum Associations Foundation.

Cyclists preparing to start a race at Washington and Jefferson c. 1900

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Glimpse of Gourmet

By Terrell Cole

BBQ is an incredible tribute to the fantastic weather we to get experience in the summer months. Add a twist to a seafood dish and include a fan favorite like guacamole to make it all the more enticing!

Does this look tasty to you?

This is just a glimpse!

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Chef: Terrell Cole Owner of Darkhorse Catering in Naperville, Chef Terrell brings his decades of experience to a new feature exclusively for Main & Luxe Magazine. He is known for his range and ability to manage effortlessly.

He lives Downtown. darkhorsegrillandcatering.com

Brûléed sea scallops, fresh green beans and smokey guacamole finished with grape tomatoes

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The Westlakes Intentional Adventuring on Mountains and in Life

By Ashley South

teach the children Spanish and learn more about Rodney’s heritage via his extended family. They rented a house within his family’s town of Queretaro, in Central Mexico. With colorful buildings, public gardens, and walkable plazas, the discoveries for the kids were endless. After a year, the family moved to Kentucky to be close to Amy’s family.

Lucy Westlake summit of Aconcagua, highest peak in South America

Adventures in Parenting – Raising a Child that Climbed Mount Everest

“Lucy Westlake, of Naperville, IL, the youngest American woman ever to summit Mount Everest!” This headline ran for weeks this spring everywhere from the Chicago Tribune to the Wall Street Journal following her May 12th completion of the highest climb on earth. Climbing Mount Everest is the pinnacle athletic feat for any mountain climber, let alone a 17-year-old. So many questions, chief among them, How did she do it? The answer: Amy and Rodney Westlake, Lucy’s parents. We sat down with the family to ask how Lucy became such a driven and accomplished person at such a young age.

and reading to it. During this time after graduation, Rodney founded a wealth advisory firm that gave him the flexibility to work anywhere so he and Amy could focus on raising their children and traveling.

For the Westlake parents, their travels informed the family philosophy. Amy tells us, “There are life lessons to be learned outside of your every day when you travel.

You eat different food; you have different experiences; and you interact with different types of people.”

When Lucy and Jack were toddlers, Amy and Rodney moved the family to Mexico to

When Lucy was 8, Amy found a pen pal program for her kids to correspond with other kids in Africa. Through the program, Lucy met Faith, a girl her same age from Uganda. In her letters, Faith described how her mom would go to a dirty river to collect water for cooking and washing. They lived in a rural town with no running water. Lucy wanted to help and went to her parents to talk about what they could do.

In 2016, The Westlakes made their way to Naperville to support Lucy’s progress in triathlon competitions. The family looked for the best private team in the country and found MMTT Elite Tri Club, which was based out of Naperville, at the time.

After homeschooling for primary school, they planned to send the kids to public high school. They found Naperville North and the girls’ cross country and track teams exceptional.

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Amy and Rodney met during a spring break trip to Cuba they planned with friends in graduate school. For one reason or another, all their friends backed out and left the two of them alone to explore the island together.

They shared meals, met locals, and discussed personal philosophies. From that time on, they were a couple.

Within a few years, Amy and Rodney married, had Lucy, graduated, and then had Jack. While pregnant, they practiced what Amy described as prenatal parenting — spending intentional time focused on the developing baby, by singing songs

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2 – Say “YES!!” to opportunities: The Westlakes keep themselves open to pivoting if they encounter a roadblock.

“Although we set goals and we are very committed to the pathway to be successful in those goals, we know that we must always stay adaptable and flexible.”

Jack, Rodney, Amy, and Lucy, Eagle Harbor, MI

Amy and Rodney’s Parenting Philosophy

1 – Set goals: When Lucy was five years old, the Westlakes began intentional goals-setting as a family.

Every year in December, each member of the family spends time alone writing down three to five goals for the upcoming year. In January, they come together to share each goal and listen to the reasoning. Amy tells us, “Of course, when they were small, we discussed what was realistic. Now, by the end of the conversation, we have about five family goals and the steps needed to accomplish each goal.”

Each person’s top individual goal becomes a family goal. Amy and Rodney empowered each child to set big goals for themselves and then structured around achieving each one.

In 2011, Lucy said she wanted to climb a mountain. Rodney told us that this statement is how they ended up climbing all 50 U.S. High Points (tallest peaks in each state). Lucy was seven and kept adding new states after each summit. They did not have the money to fly to all the high peaks, so they loaded everything into their SUV and drove to each one of their adventures. It took them ten years averaging about five a year.

In 2016, the family was finally able to complete their goal of helping Faith, Lucy’s pen pal, and her family in Uganda. Through a family friend that knew of the goal, they were introduced to WaterStep, a non-profit organization that manufactures safe water systems. As a family, they traveled to install the system and meet Faith. Their efforts continue to provide safe water to 3,000 people a day.

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After completing Mount Rainer in 2015, Lucy wanted to climb Denali, the highest peak in North America. Rodney contacted local Denali guide services who denied their request on the grounds of Lucy’s age (13).

One guide told him that Lucy would have to prove that her body could handle the ascent.

So, the family pivoted. Lucy set her sights on Kilimanjaro in Kenya (which shares a border with Uganda where her pen pal lives) to prepare for Denali. She summitted on Christmas Day in 2016. Her feat proved to be the first of Seven Summits (highest peaks on each continent). From there, she was allowed to climb and subsequently summited Denali.

Amy and Rodney encourage the kids to get out of their comfort zones and be curious about the world around them. “Something might happen, yes. But we always challenged them to build confidence and independence.”

3. Invest in relationships: “We have taught our children that the most important aspect of life is people, your interactions with them, and your compassion and empathy towards all people. Your network of people is what will bring joy and long-term success in life.”

Setting Records

In June of 2021, after Lucy set the world record as the youngest female to complete the 50 U.S. High Points, the Daily Herald published an article about it. Someone in Evanston read the article and invited the family to a party at their home celebrating the oldest American man to summit Mount Everest. It turns out that person was Rick Sweitzer, who owns PolarExplorers, a provider of climbing adventure guides. And, Rick’s son completed the Explorers Grand Slam (North Pole and South Pole, as well as the Seven Summits). Fewer than 100 people worldwide have completed the Explorers Grand Slam. By the end of that party, the family went from having absolutely no idea how Lucy could accomplish her goal of being the youngest person to complete the Explorers Grand Slam, to knowing 100% how to make it happen. “Rick is the person that gave us the name of the Sherpa to reach out to for climbing Everest. He said, ‘This is the Sherpa you want Lucy to climb Everest with.’ And he was right!” A sherpa is a professional guide

who navigates and helps with gear during the climb.

After 25 days of climbing, Lucy summited Mount Everest on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 5:36 a.m. She broke the youngest record by one month of the record holder before her.

Next Up

Lucy is also on track to complete the Explorers Gram Slam by the end of 2023. She has only Mount Vinson (in Antarctica), the North Pole, and the South Pole to complete.

This fall, Lucy will attend the University of Southern California, on a track and field scholarship. She plans to major in public policy because of her passion surrounding water rights.

Amy and Rodney with be moving to Nashville with their son Jack to focus all their energy on his football abilities. Considering the foundation Amy and Rodney have provided for both children and Lucy’s resulting success, Jack is one to watch for in the NFL in the future!

You may support Lucy’s Go Fund Me efforts and follow her on Instagram as she tries to break more records!

“At the end of every day, be sure you have given back more than you have taken.”

- unknown author

Rodney and Lucy, Aspen, CO

Kilimanjaro, highest peak in Africa

Summit of Mt Everest

High School graduation on Mt Everest

Summit of Denali, highest peak in North America

Mt Mansfield (high peak), Vermont

Scaling Mt Everest, Nepal

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