Lifestyle
Home, wellness, food, personal growth, and the everyday fabric of Fox Valley life.
Bubble and Fizz: Fox Valley Kitchens Are Turning Into Fermentation Labs
From kombucha to kimchi, Fox Valley home cooks are embracing the ancient art of fermentation with a modern DIY twist.
Screens Off, Dice Out: Fox Valley Families Are Betting Big on Board Game Nights
From St. Charles basements to Geneva living rooms, local families are carving out weekly analog game nights as a digital detox ritual.
Cold Plunge, Warm Community: Fox Valley Families Embrace Backyard Ice Baths
From stock tanks to custom tubs, Fox Valley homeowners are turning their backyards into recovery zones with cold-water immersion.
Front Porch Gardens Are Blooming Across Fox Valley Neighborhoods
Fox Valley homeowners are turning small front porches into lush container gardens, blending curb appeal with fresh herbs and vegetables.
Art on the Fox Returns Memorial Day Weekend with 80 Exhibitors Along the River
Aurora's annual juried art festival takes over the riverfront from Saturday through Monday, featuring painters, sculptors, jewelers, and glass artists from across the Midwest.
Your 2026 Fox River Trail Guide: New Rest Stops, Repaved Segments, and the Best Day Rides
Three repaved segments, two new rest areas, and a redesigned trailhead in Geneva headline a series of improvements to the Fox River Trail ahead of the summer season.
Front-Yard Vegetable Gardens Are Blooming Across Fox Valley Neighborhoods
Fox Valley homeowners are ditching ornamental landscaping in favor of edible front-yard gardens, and neighbors are taking notice.
Dirt Under Their Nails: Fox Valley Families Turn Patios Into Kitchen Gardens
A growing number of suburban families in Geneva, Batavia, and St. Charles are converting small backyard spaces into productive kitchen gardens this spring.
Unplugged in the Suburbs: Fox Valley Families Embrace Slow Living
A growing number of local families are deliberately stepping back from overscheduling, constant connectivity, and the pressure to optimize everything.
How Fox Valley Residents Are Winning Their Mornings
We talked to five Fox Valley residents about the morning habits that have genuinely changed their days — no 4 a.m. wakeups required.
Container Gardening for Midwest Beginners: Start Small, Grow Something
No yard required. A Batavia master gardener breaks down everything you need to grow herbs, tomatoes, and more on a patio or balcony.
The Art of Meal Prep: A Fox Valley Home Cook's Weekly System
Geneva resident Laura Simons feeds a family of five on weeknights with two hours of Sunday prep. She shares exactly how.
Walking the Fox River Trail: A Beginner's Guide to the Valley's Best Outdoor Workout
The Fox River Trail runs 40 miles through the heart of the valley. Here's how locals are using it as a fitness routine, not just a weekend walk.
Small Space, Big Style: How Fox Valley Homeowners Are Reinventing Their Interiors
A wave of Fox Valley homeowners are turning compact rooms into purposeful, beautiful spaces — without major renovations.