‘Tis the holiday shopping season! Sure, it can be easy to hop on Amazon to do your holiday shopping, but we encourage you to remember to support your local shops whenever possible, especially during the holidays when competition is so high. We’ve made it easy for you with our list of Chicago small businesses to […]
Most of us probably think we should eat better and exercise more, but with so many responsibilities vying for our attention every day, it can be easy to fall into bad habits. Here we share expert tips for everything from drinking more water to reducing your risk for breast cancer in hopes of making this […]
For the ninth year, we asked you to vote for your favorite businesses in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From must-visit museums and cool restaurants to top bookstores and can’t-miss fundraising events, here are your Best of 2019 winners.
Dads — how do we count the ways we love them? At Better, we love our dads and husbands for being the best fixer-uppers, protectors of the Wi-Fi, expert s’more makers, paper-airplane connoisseurs, champion dish washers, top-notch homework helpers, tireless workers … the list goes on. This Father’s Day, thank the dad in your life […]
Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]
Imagine two apples, one red and one green. Purchase the red one, and you’re the only one who gets to enjoy a delicious apple. Purchase the green one, and someone who’s hungry gets to enjoy a delicious apple, too. The choice is obvious: Green apples all day long. This is social impact at its core […]
Whoever said memories can’t be bought clearly isn’t familiar with the concept of experiential travel. Slide a couple tickets for one of these over-the-top trips under the tree, and get ready to win the holidays. For Thrill Seekers… Go on safari at British Columbia’s Clayoquot Wilderness Resort This may be glamping at its finest, but […]
From a colorful stack of the classics you loved as a child to a doll with a big-hearted mission, these goods guarantee smiles from kids of all ages. Yoobi Mini Gel Pen, 24 Pack — Multicolor, $15 For every set purchased, one is donated to a high-need school in the United States. Two Bros Bows […]
As I drove my kids to school recently, I marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the fall trees — the brilliant oranges, yellows, and reds at their peak right now as we move into November. Blink, though, and it’s gone! Having lived in Chicago much of my life, I know how fleeting this season is […]
As I drove my kids to school recently, I marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the fall trees — the brilliant oranges, yellows, and reds at their peak right now as we move into November. Blink, though, and it’s gone! Having lived in Chicago much of my life, I know how fleeting this season is […]
