Dr. David Potts runs Lake County Dental Care in Libertyville and has hosted an event called Smiles from the Heart for the past eight years. Smiles from the Heart is a day-long event at which Dr. Potts, his staff and a group of volunteers offer free dental care to adults who can’t otherwise afford it […]
Satisfy your foodie’s wish-list cravings with these sweet treats. 1. Cooking Class at The Social Table: Sign up for public or private three-hour cooking classes. Dinner themes include country supper, Italian table and French Bistro. The sessions are kept small and are held nightly. Starts at $75 per person, The Social Table 2. Monogrammed Copper Mugs: These mugs are handcrafted […]
You can tell a lot about a woman by her makeup choices. Thanks to cosmetic companies like MAC and Essie, many lipstick and nail polish colors now come with witty, whimsical and sometimes outrageous names. And for a makeup bag as cheeky as its contents, look no further than Pamela Barsky, designer, New York native, […]
Sunglasses are a staple, no matter the season. We wear them not only for the glamour and style (see fashion icons Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly), but we also wear sunglasses for our comfort and our health. Medical experts say whenever you are out in the sun you should be wearing sunglasses because UV radiation […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Weekend Getaway—Tie Lake Geneva Less than an hour outside of Chicago, Lake Geneva is the perfect place to relax and spend time outdoors with family. You can swim, […]
Give Time Give Students the Opportunity to Succeed The Posse Foundation 312-566-9790 Volunteer to help Posse identify urban high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by the traditional college selection process. The Posse Foundation places students in supportive, multicultural teams—“Posses”—of 10 students to attend college together and increase their […]
When you think of The Second City, you might think big names, bright lights and loud, roaring laughter. But for the world-famous comedy company, sold-out shows are not all they have to offer. On a Friday evening, inside the theatre’s training center, several students trickle in for their weekly improvisational theatre class. This class, specifically, […]
When you think of classic movies like “The Sandlot,” “Little Rascals” or “Now & Then,” there is a common theme among them: the summers of our childhood. And throughout these movies we witness the adventures, mishaps and entertainment brought about by what child specialists call “free play.” Free play is voluntary, unstructured activity completely initiated […]
“Swirling, twirling fun.” That’s how Julie Floyd, owner of Classic Kids Photography, describes the photography studios’ 5th annual fundraising project, Rock Your Tutu, which will run the entire month of May. You can book an appointment for your children (adults are welcome too) at any of the Classic Kids Photography studios for a fun and fluff-filled […]
“Every day, we hear about people in this world who are hungry, but you don’t have to go to a third world country to see hunger,” says Dan Jariabka, President of the Hunger Resource Network. “Hunger is here!” According to the Hunger in America Study for 2014, every year, 1 in 6 of our neighbors in […]
