If you like food, specifically good food, then you need to clear your calendar on March 24 for this year’s Good Food EXPO. The aptly named festival centers on local and sustainable food and a laundry list of culinary superstars will be in attendance. Forget the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — the Good […]
You wouldn’t think that a North Shore tennis club and a shelter for victims of domestic violence have much in common — one is expensive and exclusive, one is, well, not. But College Park Athletic Club has partnered with House of Peace to support their efforts in providing temporary assistance to Latina victims of abuse. […]
It’s been a long year since the first, record-breaking Women’s March on Jan. 20, 2017. Millions of people filled the streets that January day, and this year’s marches were as strong as ever. Hundreds of thousands of people marched in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Marchers in our nation’s capitol (and across the country) […]
Father’s Day can be a tricky one. How are you supposed to let your dad know how much you care without the appropriate gift? And does he really need another golf-related something? Probably not. So here are seven gifts that he’ll actually love. Rachio Sprinkler Controller This is not your average sprinkler controller. Rachio is […]
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: the headliner for the Winnetka Music Festival on June 23 and 24 is being announced. Drumroll, please … it’s Wild Belle! The sibling duo Natalie and Elliot Bergman are native Chicagoans and have garnered major press for their protest-inspired music. You might not have heard of them, but […]
Winnetka is getting ready to host its first-ever music festival on June 23 and 24. Make It Better is thrilled to be the media sponsor of this groundbreaking event, which will be jam-packed with a lineup of rising stars in the music industry (and one very special main event). In addition to hand-picked artists, the […]
What in the world do you get the woman who did literally everything for you for the first 20 years (minimum!) of your life? Well, have no fear. We rounded up seven presents that are truly for Mom’s enjoyment (no dustbusters or mixers in sight) — and none of them involve breakfast in bed. Can […]
We live in a digital world. Many people would rather watch than read, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of fundraising. Arguably the most crucial arm of a fundraising gala or outreach project is the video component. It neatly encapsulates the purpose of your fundraiser without forcing your audience to sit […]
The Force is strong this weekend, as Star Wars fans from around the globe converge in Orlando, joining stars Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Billy Dee Williams, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid and more, for an epic 40th anniversary celebration of the classic film franchise. Whether you’re a self-professed Star Wars nut, or just have a nostalgic love for […]
With so many good causes out there, it can be difficult to crystallize your vision for how you’d like to make the world a better place. Donating to charity in a significant way takes planning on its own, but before you even get there, how do you pick out of the more than 1.5 million […]
