Golf isn’t just a four-letter word. It’s a terrific life sport that you can learn to play as a kid and keep on going right until they close the coffin lid. Golf is perfect for family bonding or a girls’ or guys’ day out, and thanks to the plethora of options on the North Shore, […]
We Chicago area residents know the drill: Spend nine months of the year wrapped in fleece and complaining about the cold and three months outdoors. Every. Single. Minute. Possible. Here’s a compilation of some of the North Shore’s best events—some familiar, others worth getting to know. And don’t forget to check our events calendar often […]
Biking is one of summer’s most fun calorie busters. Hopping on a bike path offers the best of both worlds—it’s a safe I-got-the-kids-outside-in-fresh-air-and-away-from-Wii alternative, and you can squeeze in a workout. In fact, a one-hour ride at 12-14 miles an hour will knock 550 calories off your 140-pound frame. Moms love multi-tasking. If you’ve grown […]
What’s the best gift you can give this Mother’s Day? Time spent together. The beauty of books is that pages build bridges when communication is difficult to come by. Even the most strained relationships can find common ground in book discussion, and close relationships can cover new ground. These eight thought-provoking selections are certain to […]
As Mother’s Day nears, many treat the holiday as an opportunity to reflect on parenthood. Wilmette Library’s “One Book, Everybody Reads” selection, “Claire of the Sea Light,” examines the role from all angles. In an email interview with author Edwidge Danticat, Make It Better covers some of the themes addressed in her book. Make It Better: […]
Everyone’s got an opinion, right? If there’s something you want to learn to do, chances are someone has written about it—from knitting to nok hockey. Here are eight books that are best in class when it comes to instructional know-how. Want to write? On Writing Stephen King It’s the I Ching on the writing […]
Whether you’re headed to a beach, the slopes or even just the family room couch, spring break may be the first time all year you have the chance to dive into a book and not come up for air until you are done. Need suggestions? These will keep you entertained and engaged. […]
February is just one of those months you have to power through—even die-hard fans o f cold weather and winter fun are longing for a break this time of year. Here are several great reads that’ll warm you up and carry you through ‘til summer’s beach fare. Looking for Alaska John Green Green’s […]
If you’re returning to the workforce after time away, answering the “What do I really want to do?” question can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. In a panel presentation at Make It Better Media’sRE:WORK IV conference, local experts Sue Blue, Eve Bremen and Marjie Killeen shared their paths to finding fulfilling […]
Have you ever found yourself muttering, “I’ve turned into my mother”? You know, that first time you catch yourself telling your kids to “turn down that racket” or lecturing them on the merits of “real” music—like the genius work of Bananarama, Tone Loc or AC/DC? One of the original MTV VJs, Alan Hunter, has a few […]
