Après, a company working to help women return to the workforce, has invited Make It Better Media Founder and Publisher Susan B. Noyes to appear on its career advice podcast Aug. 10. (Listen to the podcast here.) Providing advice to women looking to return to work has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions […]
High school is an exhilarating era of growing independence (driving! dating!) punctuated by milestones like first jobs and college visits. And yet, more and more frequently words like burnout, pressure and stress are being used to describe the high school experience. As our children come of age in a high-achievement environment, what can we as […]
Spend too much time in the kitchen preparing the same foods the same way with the same equipment and tedium is bound to set in. Why not switch things up by adding some of the newest and cleverest kitchen gadgets into the mix? Here are five of our favorites, recently featured at the International Home […]
Major changes to college-entrance exams like the ACT and SAT can make Hamlets of us all, leaving us wondering what to do, which path to take, and whether ‘tis nobler to ACT or SAT! To help students and families with this decision, Academic Approach is offering guidance on which test might be a better fit. […]
Children ages 3-13 can now experience the magic of theater through engaging workshops, camps and classes at City Kid Theatre Company in Glenview. Additionally, you can make your child’s birthday extra memorable with City Kid Theatre’s birthday parties. From improv competitions and karaoke to creating their very own music video, kids are sure to enjoy […]
One need not venture outside Winnetka or Northfield to find some of the North Shore’s best fashion and shopping. These standout boutiques will satisfy your inner fashionista. To accessorize It’s hard to visit ENÁZ without a piece of jewelry catching your eye. The boutique carries both high-end items like delicate diamond-encrusted necklaces and rose-gold bracelets, […]
Botox has been around for some time now, but increasingly, more women are starting the process earlier in life. Women and men as young as early twenties are getting their fix during their lunch hour or surrounded by their friends at Botox parties. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 64 […]
If you ask people what health concerns they have, bone health often isn’t at the top of the list, or on the list at all. But every 20 seconds, someone in the U.S. breaks a bone as a result of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). “Unfortunately, because we don’t see it, many […]
Chicago fashion bloggers Dana Weiss of “Possessionista” and Jena Gambaccini of “Chi City Fashion” offer their tips for sending kids to the top of the fashion class with those 13 back-to-school trends (and three don’ts!) 1. Comfort is King “I think fall 2016 back-to-school is really about comfort and casual,” says Weiss. “It’s just about […]
Whether it’s chickens, cats or dogs, here are a few innovations that keep your mind at ease and your beloved buddies safe.
