Author Archives: Katie Waxman

Healthy Tips for Chicago’s Hearts

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Katie Waxman

Give yourself the gift of a healthy heart this holiday season and celebrate with some delicious dark chocolate — yes, dark chocolate. We know that diet plays an important role in one’s overall health including the health of the heart. … Continue reading →

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Chicago, Do You Have A Unique Vending Machine Story?

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Katie Waxman

Cabbage, lobster, clothing, gold bars, and champagne are a few of the random items that can be purchased in a vending machine somewhere in the world. In the 150+ years since the first fully automatic vending machine was invented, there … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Celebrate Coffee Chicago

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katie Waxman

No matter the time of day or year, Americans love coffee in all of its many forms. Whether it’s the traditional version with cream and sugar, an espresso-based beverage, or an iced coffee, every Chicago resident has their favorite one. … Continue reading →

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Break Room Perks in Chicago Change With Each Generation

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Which break room benefit do your Chicago employees value the most? The answer might surprise you. It depends on which generation the majority of your employees is from. As of 2017, the Pew Research Center determined that 35 percent of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Vending Choices Take Over Chicago Break Rooms

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Have you ever considered what might happen if you were to offer healthy vending machine options in your Chicago break room? Would your break room turn into a space that everyone avoids or will it attract employees and become a … Continue reading →

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Water, Vending Machines, and Hydration in Chicago

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Do you drink enough water on a daily basis to meet your health needs? If you’re like 77 percent of a group of recently surveyed, employed Americans, you don’t. The reason given by 43 percent of those individuals was lack … Continue reading →

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Chicago, Watch Out for Caffeine Lurking in Your Beverages and Snacks

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Katie Waxman

In 2018, the number of beverages, snacks, and food that contain caffeine has skyrocketed. Whether it’s espresso, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot or iced tea, caffeinated soda (cola and non-cola varieties), chocolate and anything made with chocolate or coffee, energy drinks … Continue reading →

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Chicago, Enjoy Bottled Water at Any Time of the Year

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Bottled water continues to be a popular choice for both refreshment and rehydration in Chicago. As the seasons change and summer comes to an end, Chicago employees are getting ready for all that the fall and winter have to bring. … Continue reading →

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Finding Coffee in Chicago

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Enjoying coffee continues to be a daily experience for 64 percent of Americans. That number is important because it means that, according to research performed by the National Coffee Association (NCA), 5 percent more Americans are drinking it daily than … Continue reading →

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Chicago, Have You Tried the New Better-for-You Snacks?

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

If Chicago employees look closely, they will see that there are new better-for-you chocolate snacks to be enjoyed. This is good news for employees that enjoy chocolate but stay away because of chocolate’s nutritional value. Researchers and analysts have found … Continue reading →

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