Harry’s was created on the premise that every Man deserves a good shave at a fair price –and they deliver!  The Truman Set (love the name!) will cost you  $15 and comes with a zinc alloy handle, three blades, and a tube of shaving cream.   The brain child of Andy Katz Mayfield and Jeff Raider, the later of the eyewear company, Warby Parker (another MSM favorite), this company does not overlook any detail from the packaging to the razors (which are designed by german engineers), to the fact that for every package of blades purchased, one is donated.   With Father’s Day around the corner, we think that this is a great idea for the favorite dad in your life!

No more blah Summer Sandals… Color is blooming everywhere.   Be a part of it by sporting any of these beauties on your feet!  From flats to heels, there is something for every foot and style.  Keep your feet happy this summer!

If you love Muffins, and you are looking for a healthier version, than you have to try these!  They are moist despite the fact that they do not contain any butter or oil.  These are perfect for breakfast or for a snack mid-day.  Dads, these would be perfect to make with the kids and to serve to mom in bed on Mother’s Day.  The only problem that I can find with these muffins is that it is hard to stop at just one!  Recipe is below.  Enjoy!

Recipe:

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed/flaxseed Meal
• 1 cup Regular Oats
• 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Walnuts, Roughly Chopped
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 whole Banana, Peeled And Mashed With A Fork
• 1/2 cup Applesauce
• 1/4 cup Molasses
• Extra Buttermilk As Needed For Thinning

Preparation Instructions

We are loving this new outdoor patio furniture from Serena and Lily!  Especially, their new Monaco collection.  It is made of patio-friendly rattan and woven plastique.  As Summer is fast approaching, make sure to check out this line and all of the outdoor lines at Serena and Lily.

Happy Friday!  We enjoyed some beautiful weather at the beginning of the week, but in true Chicago fashion it has dropped nearly 30 (or 40) degrees and is cold and rainy.  This is perfect soup weather, however!  This soup recipe is packed with all sorts of good for you – feel good ingredients.  Just the sort of ingredients that will make you feel sunny inside even when it is gray outside.  The Farmer’s Markets are right around the corner, too – so even if you don’t get to this recipe this weekend, keep it in your back pocket for another day.  Enjoy!

Full Belly has so much more than just sandwich pies, too, the menu includes made to order pickles of many varieties (which can be found at Sunset Foods and Whole Foods), granola (my favorite!),  vegetarian farro and quinoa salads, BBQ sauce (to come!), spice rubs and more.  All of the products at Full Belly are made in small batches from locally sourced or farm fresh ingredients.  This means that the menu may change seasonally, but with such a wide selection of products, you will always find something (or many something’s) to dine-in or carry out at Full Belly.

Make sure to look out for Full Belly’s pickle sampling at the Sunset and Whole Foods stores.  To find out dates and times,  follow Full Belly on Facebook so you can see where they are on the weekends.

Full Belly is located at 802 Sheridan Rd. Highwood, IL
.  Phone # 847-926-7164 and serves“seriously happy food” Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm.  Thank you to Full Belly for offering our readers a one-time 10% discount off the retail price of anything in the store with the mention MarketSquareMusings at the time of purchase from now until May 31, 2013.   

Are you a snacker?  I feel like the guidance lately has been that snacks, albeit healthy snacks, in between meals is a good way to maintain weight.  It is hard to know what is considered “healthy” though.  Well, NatureBox, which launched in January, takes all the thinking out of health snacking.

According to NatureBox’s website, the average American eats almost 25% of their calories from snacking? In fact, snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity. NatureBox helps you get more out of your day without wasting calories on the bad stuff.

Sign me up!  Each NatureBox costs just $19.95 and your monthly box always ships free. You can pause or cancel your delivery at any time.  Each monthly box will include 15 to 20 servings across 5 different NatureBox snacks.

The NatureBox team is so sure that you will like their products that they’ll happily issue a refund if you’re not 100% satisfied.

Also, for those of you that are burned out on making meals and are looking for a healthy meal preparation, don’t forget that Meez Meals is offering our readers, $20 off their first order.

We are so excited to promote this great kids event!  Even if you don’t have tennis players it’s a great event! Kiddos are guaranteed to have tons of fun on the courts with the best pros in Chicago. Lots of great prizes will be given away and best of all the event benefits The House of Peace Shelter. that’s right, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to The House of Peace Shelter.

Denise Murphy, tennis coach for Lake Forest High School organizes this great event every year. Let’s sign our kids up to have fun, support Denise’s hard work and most importantly support The House of Peace Shelter. What  great way to get kids involved in giving back.

Memorial Day and The Fourth of July will be here before we know it – both are perfect occasions to pull out the red, white and blue.  These American made bow ties by eco-conscious company, Collared Greens, are perfect to pair with any outfit.  This company has so many ties to choose from there is something for every one and they even make them for boys.  Also, ladies – Father’s Day is around the corner.  These would make the perfect gift!

I love everything bar – the cups, the barware, the carts, the cocktails (of course!), even the napkins!  Speaking of napkins, I love these linen cocktail napkins from Biscuit.  Each message and design is adorable and will perk up any bar.