COUNTRY VS. TOWN: JENNIFER MILLER

Growing up in Palatine, Jennifer Miller knew she wanted to return to the northwest suburbs to raise her own family. For the past six years, she has lived in Barrington with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Before having kids Miller worked as a physical therapist, but since being in Barrington she has devoted her time to raising her family and philanthropy, most recently serving as president of Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) to fundraise for and serve local organizations. She is excited to continue her work with BJWC as an advisor while becoming more involved at St. Anne Parish School.

Mantra? Happiness is a choice Best grooming tip? Use dry shampoo at night for a faster morning routine Guilty pleasure? Chocolate and a good romance novel Favorite foods? Sushi Music you love? Variety. It all depends on the mood Best advice ever given to you? Forget the mistake, remember the lesson Best advice you’ve given? Don’t borrow tomorrow’s problems Earliest memory? A family road trip Before bed, you? Read to the kids, chat with my husband about the day or just make each other laugh, thank God for all the gifts he’s given me What’s on your bookshelf? What isn’t on my bookshelf? You can’t live without? My family, my friends, and books Love to escape to? Maui Advice you would give to your younger self? Do what you feel is right for you, not what you feel you should do

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? A skirt and tank in the summer, leggings and a sweater in the winter Can’t leave the house without? My sunglasses and a giant purse filled with anything the kids could need for the day Transportation? A huge Escalade ESV Driving music? Usually KIDZ BOP or one of the playlists we’ve made for the kids of their favorite songs Place to eat? Francesca’s, Shakou, Sunset Pavilion Shop? Kate Marker Home and The Sélectionner Best thing about country? The amazing community of friends we’ve made out here. We seldom go anywhere around here where we don’t run into someone we know Worst thing about country? Would love a greater variety of restaurants The perfect day is? Wake up early for a chance to read a little before everyone else is up. Breakfast or brunch with Joe and the girls, a day at the pool or other activity with family friends, then a barbeque with a bonfire, hanging with friends while the kids run around playing

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Either a dress or nice jeans with heels depending on the occasion Can’t leave the house without? Makeup pouch for touch-ups and my phone charger Transportation? An Uber or the Corvette Driving music? The radio or top Spotify hits Place to eat? Piccolo Sogno, Maple & Ash Shop? I love just walking around and window shopping down Oak Street Best thing about town? Always able to find unique activities and experiences to do Worst thing about town? Traffic The perfect day is? Doing brunch or tea at The Peninsula, going to see a show, then finishing off the night with drinks with friends