Right now, your calendar is probably brimming with holiday parties and cocktail soirees. Oh what fun! And, oh — what small talk! As you mix and mingle, it can be challenging to keep conversations engaging, even if you consider yourself an extrovert who loves meeting new people. As master conversationalists know, there’s an art to […]
In the wake of the devastating fires that struck Northern California’s wine country last year, the region was quick to remind potential tourists that one of the best ways they could help was to continue to support California wineries and winemakers by buying California wines and continuing to bring in tourism dollars. This holiday season, […]
On Dec. 8, Make It Better and A. Perry Homes hosted the 2018 Gingerbread Home Building for Charity event. Kids showed off their creativity as they built their best gingerbread house, and now you get to vote for your favorite. The winner will receive $250 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. Voting is […]
The most successful companies are the ones created to solve problems. BrightStar Care was started by a young couple, Shelly and J.D. Sun, when struggling to find the proper elder home care for J.D.’s grandmother. The complexity of finding trustworthy care led them to start BrightStar Care, a network of more than 300 offices across […]
‘Tis the season for family gatherings! The time of year when relatives reconnect, have political arguments, and maybe, after a little too much eggnog, tell Aunt Cathy what they really think about her new perm. What better way to prep for the holidays than to read up on a few dysfunctional families (some of which […]
One of the best parts of the holiday season is honoring that annual tradition of watching all your favorite holiday movies. Thanks to streaming services, it’s easy to go beyond the standard Christmas movies and add some new soon-to-be-classics and old TV favorites to your yearly list. We have your cheat sheet for the most […]
If you don’t like dealing with crowds during the Black Friday craziness, Cyber Monday is the shopping day for you. We even have a list of Chicago stores that are offering big savings online, so you can still keep it local. So, sit back and finish your holiday shopping so you can fully enjoy this […]
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 […]
Super chic and seriously unique finds to delight every host, oenophile, and gourmand on your list — even the ones who have everything. Uashmama Metallic Wine Bag, $32-$59 Uashmama is a Tuscany, Italy-based cottage industry that relies on local men and women to sew each bag by hand with a sustainably cultivated fiber that doesn’t […]
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 […]
