The Village of Buffalo Grove is starting its first farmers market this summer. Starting Sunday June 27th from 7:30am-12:30pm farm raised and home grown products will be sold in the parking lot in front of the Buffalo Grove Park District's Spray 'n Play activity at 951 McHenry Rd. The village is still looking for applicants to participate, volunteer, and perform. Contact 847.459.2525 or email info@vbg.org with any questions.

Farmers' market produce is renowned for being locally-grown and very fresh. People argue farmers' markets allow farmers to pick produce at the peak of flavor, preserve the nutritional content of fresh produce, and since locally-grown produce does not travel as far to get to your table, the difference in mileage saves fossil fuels.

Farmers' markets often feature produce grown naturally or organically, meats that are raised humanely on pasture, handmade farmstead cheeses, eggs and poultry from free-range fowl, as well as heirloom produce and heritage breeds of meat and fowl. In many countries with strict food safety laws, farmers' markets can be one of the few places beyond the farm gate to purchase raw food, such as raw milk.^{[citation needed]}

Farmers' markets advocates believe the markets help farmers stay in business as well as preserve natural resources. Wholesale prices farmers get for their produce are very low, often near the cost of production. Farmers who sell direct to the public without going through a middle man get a better price. It can be shown that the preservation of farmland is important for the health of the environment and water supply. According to the American Farmland Trust, sustainable and managed farms conserve soil and clean water and provide a habitat for wildlife. Moreover, modern farmers' markets help maintain important social ties, linking rural and urban populations and even close neighbors in mutually rewarding exchange.^[1]

Farmers' markets are a traditional way of selling agricultural and home manufactured products. A weekly market day is a part of normal life in villages and town squares throughout the world. A good way for a traveler to sample local foods and learn about local culture is to attend market day, especially when it coincides with a festival, such as the fiestas in many towns in Latin America. In France and other European countries, there exist street markets, as well as covered marketplaces, where farmers and purveyors sell. Farmers' markets are starting to appear online.

Come check out the Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market and see Rachel Hausman hand out FREE reusable grocery bags! Its easy to go green!

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Located on Milwaukee Ave North of Rt. 22

This great salon has been gracing the presence of the Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, and Buffalo Grove area since 2008. It is the most clean, relaxing, and best priced place in town. Helen and Leo Zarovsky open Zaza  know exactly what clients want. Many services are here that you cant get anywhere around. For instance you can get threading, spray tans, and some amazing products like Moroccan Oil and Dermologica. 

"We place an extremely high priority on cleanliness—every detail from the start to finish of every service we offer is sanitary. Combined with a medical grade sterilizer (the type that is used at the dentist’s office) for metallic instruments, plastic liners for manicure bowls and a free take-home kit with buffers, files and pushers, clients can be assured they are receiving the most hygienic manicures and pedicures in the entire Chicagoland area." -Leo Zarovsky

From personal experience, I wouldn't go anywhere else for a manicure or pedicure. After having terrible pedicure experiences with hygenic facilities, you can really eat off the floor. The front desk staff is great and very friendly. They also have some great gift ideas up front if you need a quick cute gift.

If you need a fabulous mani/pedi go to Zaza and ask for Galina, she's a peach!

Zaza Salon and Spa
1101 S Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL
(847) 793-1111

Reviews:
I'm getting married in the suburbs and chose this salon based on a recommendation from the Lincolnshire Marriot. Although a little skeptical after reading the previous review, I was absolutely blown away by the service and all around amazing experience that I had there. I had a trial updo with Melissa that went perfectly, and got to enjoy a complimentary cappuccino from their machine. My maid of honor got a manicure and pedicure with Galina while she waited, and told me that it's the best she's ever had. I actually ended up booking a spa day for my entire bridal party for the day before my wedding, and we cannot wait! Leo, the owner, helped me with all of the arrangements and personally took care of everything for me, and assured me that they would take care of everything for me. All around love this place and would recommend it to everyone I know!"

"I recently had a pedicure with Galina, and it was truly a wonderful experience. She took great pride in her work. She chose a color for me, and removed it because she did not feel it looked good on me. I cannot wait to have another pedicure with her."

"Zaza is one of the best salon I have ever been to. I feel like a princes every time I go. The Customer service is excellent, the quality of treatments they provide there, are unbelievable. And I love the fact that it is very clean. You get your own kit for manicure and pedicure. Pedicure stations are wonderful, so comfortable. I love their cranberry spa pedicure - highly recomend it! And I love the Capuccino there, better than Starbucks."

Here are the winners for our client appreciation week! Use this gift card to get a great book for Read Across America!!! Next month we are giving away spa certificates! So Women.... sign up for a nice relaxing treat for yourself, and Men.... enter to win one for your wife/girlfriend and look like the best man in the world! Spring is coming and its time to be selfish and treat yourself after all that Spring "Haus" Cleaning!

We really appreciate all of your referrals, and always know that we are here for you for any of your home needs! Dont forget to sign up for next month's giveaway!
  
 
The Winners

Barua, S.

Kostow, L.M.

Rogers, T.

Wagner, P.