School is starting, making it the perfect time for you to reminisce about and celebrate the best teachers in your life. Please do so with me and the Make It Better Media Group team, and earn money for your favorite educational organization in the process. I can’t possibly talk about just one teacher. Different teachers […]
Jessica Hamilton from Make It Better Media Group recently hosted a virtual event with nationally recognized college cost-reduction expert Gary Sipos, founder of College Cash Solutions (CCS). CCS’s financial planners, licensed counselors and experienced college negotiators specialize in minimizing out-of-pocket college expenses while maximizing the college experience. Here is a recap of Sipos’ presentation, “The […]
In nearly every community across the Midwest students ride yellow school buses. It’s a classic feature of American life, so common it’s easy to overlook. But the diesel engine inside your average bus is not so sunny as its exterior, producing air pollution that poses health risks to our children, along with carbon emissions that […]
When Steph Curry was awarded the MVP trophy during this season’s NBA Championship game, he hoisted up a piece of art my son created. It’s just one of the many reimagined trophies he designed to celebrate the league’s 75th anniversary and I am one proud mama! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors) I […]
For grade school-aged children, often the best boost to their academic and social performance is the addition of an extracurricular activity to stimulate their brain and body. Sports, for example, not only engage children physically but also encourage them to work on a number of skill sets like communication and perseverance. The importance and real […]
With the new school year right around the corner, it’s never been more important to give back to students and schools. There are several ways to donate, volunteer, or pass along extra supplies to help kids get ready and back to school around Chicago and the North Shore. Here are a few impactful organizations to […]
He stood behind the microphone with a gaping hole in his heart. This despairing teenager grieved the loss of his only friend, the one who was there for him, any hour of day or night, for long walks and conversation. His eulogy brought tears to my eyes. His only friend had succumbed to overdose. I […]
Books are big business. In 2020, the American book industry made over $25 billion from the sale of print books, e-books, and audio books, and over 4 MILLION new books are published each year. Of that enormous number, less than a million are print books published via traditional channels, meaning by the storied “Big 5” […]
What does it mean to age well? There are as many theories as there are anti-wrinkle serums at the pharmacy. For some people it is all about preserving how they look; others are more into checking items off their bucket list. Jack Schuler was in his early 60s when he realized the best way to […]
At the forefront of our future is the next generation. In order to prepare them for that future, steps need to be taken now to ensure that their educational and social development is on par. This very notion is the reason institutions like LEARN Charter School Network exist — so says the panel at the […]
