The board game industry has evolved over the years. Newer board games are more than just moving a little figure around a board to collect money or points. Modern board games foster critical thinking, require players to be resourceful, need creativity and tap into players’ imaginations — making them great for family bonding time. With […]
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day, and a perfect opportunity to commit random acts of kindness and give greater focus to being kind to everyone in your life. But why stop at just one day? The holiday season is a great time to reflect on all that you have, everyone you are thankful for and […]
Red cups have arrived at Starbucks, holiday lights are appearing in stores and WLIT will likely start playing round-the-clock Christmas music any day now. That means it’s time to get your home and yourself ready for holiday entertaining. We have a few ideas from Make It Better’s Shop For Good that will get you in […]
All brides need a little bit of inspiration for their upcoming nuptials and Instagram is a fabulous resource. We’ve selected some of the most visually stunning Instagram accounts brides-to-be should be following. 1. Martha Stewart Weddings A photo posted by Martha Stewart Weddings (@martha_weddings) on Oct 23, 2015 at 10:27am PDT 2. Carats & Cake […]
While October is National Pumpkin Month and National Pumpkin Day is Oct. 26, let’s be honest, celebrating pumpkin can happen all fall long. And plenty of people will be toasting with Pumpkin Spice Lattes as long as Starbucks sells them. If you can’t get enough pumpkin, don’t forget to check out the Complete Pumpkin Primer […]
Oct. 21 is National Apple Day, and apples are absolutely amazing this time of year. Now is the time for warming desserts that showcase apples at the height of their season. Hungry yet? Try one of these tasty recipes where apple is the star. And don’t forget to check out our guide to apple picking so […]
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is best known as a shopping destination. The stretch of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River is known as the Magnificent Mile. Indeed, great shopping can be found on this famous street – and so much more to delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! Dylan’s Candy Bar and Ghirardelli Right […]
Social media has modernized the world, connecting people across continents and allowing everyone to have a voice. It has also resurrected a more medieval practice: public shaming. In his book “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed,” journalist and author Jon Ronson delves into this topic, but he’s not talking about the trolls of the Internet who […]
They might not pack the theaters like the latest rom-coms or action-adventure blockbusters, but contrary to widely held belief, documentaries are not all snoozefests. In fact, a documentary can be every bit as gripping as a mystery thriller, as funny as a slapstick comedy and as touching as a romantic drama. Don’t believe us? Check […]
Having trouble finding the right gift for that person in your life whose tastes are – shall we say – a bit nerdy? If you’re not into debating which is better “Star Trek” or “Star Wars,” spending a night playing Ticket to Ride or heading out to a three-day comic book convention, you can feel […]
