October is Italian Heritage Month: Emme Salutes Successful and Influential Italians and Italian Americans

October 30, 2012
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Adriana Trigiani Born in Virginia, Trigani has written heart- warming novels with rich Italian American characters.  These novels have taken readers to the Alps of Italy, Buenos Aires, and Greenwich Village.  No wonder she is a New York Times Best-Selling author!  Read Emme’s interview with Trigiani here:  http://www.emme-magazine.com/2012/09/21/adrianatrigiani/   Lee Iacocca Born to Italian immigrants, […]

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What’s Spookier than Halloween? Halloween Candy Calories!

October 24, 2012
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Halloween is a time for tricks and treats.  Treats are usually more fun except when they come with excessive amounts of calories.  This Halloween, enjoy your candy in moderation.  Beware of these sneaky calories hidden in your trick or treat bag:   2 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 222 Calories   Kit Kat Bar 220.5 Calories […]

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Your Halloween Costume: Your Personality! Dr. Hughes Analyzes What Your Halloween Costume Reveals About You!

October 21, 2012
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this website and the comments from Dr. Hughes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. The information presented is not a substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. You are advised to seek professional medical and psychological help as necessary. What do you plan on […]

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Boobify Your Nails with Essie!

October 17, 2012
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Essie Nail Polish contributes to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.  Purchase these shades of pink to fight for a cure!   i am strong $8.00 good morning hope $8.00 check-up $8.o0 we’re in it together $8.00 Other Pinks: a cut above $8.00 fiji $8.00 * essie.com

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Feel Your Boobies! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 17, 2012
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so feel your boobies!  It is the most important thing a woman can do to maintain a healthy life. In The Shower 1.  Place one hand behind your head. 2.  Use the finger pads of your three middle fingers to move your hand over entire breast area. 3.  use […]

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‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Reunion and Posche Fashion Show Beauty and Fashion Breakdown

October 13, 2012
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Are you as addicted to the Real Housewives of New Jersey as I am?  Sure, the trash talking and drama is entertaining, but Emme loves the glitz and the glam even more!  Emme broke down the housewives’ fabulicious makeup, jewelry, dresses, and shoes worn to the reunion and Posche Fashion Show! *Reunion*   Melissa Dress, Shoes, Eye […]

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Be Spooktacular with These Couples Halloween Costumes

October 9, 2012
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Are you and your sweetie looking for couples’ costumes?  Emme has collected the ultimate list of classic and out of the ordinary costumes for couples.  Happy Halloween! JFK and Jackie-O Maryann and the Professor Annie and Daddy Warbucks Alice and the White Rabbit Snow White and Doc Burt and Mary Poppins Peter Pan and Tinkerbell […]

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Celebrate Columbus Day with The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans

October 5, 2012
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Monday, October 8, 2012 Mass, 9 a.m. The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Chicago   Wreath Laying, 10 a.m.  Arrigo Park, Chicago   Parade, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Columbus Drive between Balbo & Randolph, Chicago   Reception, 3:30 p.m. Casa Italia Pavilion, Stone Park **TRANSPORTATION 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.** Bus Transportation & Reception: $30 Reception Only: […]

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Beware for a Scare with this Haunted House in River Grove

October 2, 2012
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Are you ready for Halloween?  Scary Perry’s and Fables Studios (8412 W. Grand Ave., River Grove, IL) is the perfect place to go for a scare.  Owner Tony Perry has a Halloween store filled with Halloween masks, décor, and costumes.  After you’re done shopping for Halloween, you can live your biggest fears!  Peter Tomeczko is […]

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1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Moceanu dishes about Moving on and Becoming a Champion: “I’ve been able to be tough in gymnastics and tough in life.”

September 29, 2012
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Emme:  Before I start, I just want to tell you that you were my childhood hero! Dominique Moceanu:  Thank you, I appreciate you telling me that! Emme:  I read that when you were 14 winning a gold medal meant something different to you than it does now.  So, how exactly did your feelings change? Well […]

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