Whether you’re a commuter, a weekend warrior or both, here’s a guide to buying the right bikes and cycling gear for your family. Want to get the best bike for your needs? Make sure you go to a specialty bike shop, rather than a big-box store. You’ll likely be supporting a local small business, and […]
Your family probably has a few summer bucket-list items to get excited about: a trip to the zoo, a pool day, a night at the baseball park. But how about some family bike rides thrown in the mix? Whether you start a new tradition of post-dinner bike rides around the neighborhood or take weekend adventures […]
There is a small revolution happening in the world of shoes: Designers are finally making shoes that are truly beautiful but are also wearable. This is particularly true with the summer 2017 collections. Here are the six most important trends in summer shoes. Ankle Strap This summer is all about the ankle. Designers are using […]
When we asked local moms about their best tips and tricks on “making it work,” the response was overwhelming. Forget mommy wars! These moms were eager to share their words of wisdom. Here are a compilation of tips, sure to give you a little boost when you’re having “a day” and need to hear that […]
Going paleo can be hard. It requires research, diligence, and usually a lot of home cooking. As a personal chef, paleo food blogger, and all-around health nut, I spend most of my days concocting new recipes without gluten, grains or dairy, but full of flavorful ingredients made from happily raised animals and locally grown produce. […]
On April 26, Make It Better hosted Money, Values and Impact presented by Morgan Stanley. This Impact Investing Summit was created to empower our audience to develop the strongest financial investments aligned with their values. Guests speakers included: Keynote Speaker Carla Harris, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Kathy Roeser, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley […]
Imagine that you are home one day during a spring storm. It has been pouring for a few hours, so you decide to pass the time binge-watching your favorite television show or curled up with a good novel. You eventually get up from the couch to mill about the house, only to realize that your […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a movie night your kiddos will love, a garden fair and vintage market, or two foodie events in Chicago. Movie in the Park: Zootopia May 12 Winnetka Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars at Indian Hill Park, where there will also be an Animal Quest Animal Show around 6:45 […]
As a busy parent, you may not have a lot of time for yourself, but that doesn’t mean a tight, toned body has to be a thing of your pre-kid past. Children are wonderful, but pregnancy can take a toll on the body. Skin stretches. Abdominal muscles loosen and separate. Breasts swell and then deflate […]
Your skincare routine does not have to be extensive. It just has to be consistent. And you should be using medical-grade skincare that incorporates quality ingredients that actually work for your skin. We hear many women comment that their mothers and grandmothers only used Oil of Olay or Ponds and aged beautifully. Genes do play […]
