We asked readers how they planned on voting prior to the March 15 Primary in Illinois and here’s how our readers’ votes stacked up to the actual results. We’ve bolded the declared Democrat and Republican winner in each race. The percentages show how Make It Better’s readers voted in our poll. Hillary Clinton: 45.8% Bernie […]
You know the scene: you ask your teen to do something, anything — complete his homework, put away her phone during dinner — and you’re met with an eye roll, an argument, or a begrudging “Fine,” which really means, “I’ll do it but I hate you for asking.” Teens are between childhood and adulthood, between […]
According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners in Chicago spend anywhere from $13,405 to $31,334 on a kitchen remodel. Highland Park’s Little Green Kitchens is helping homeowners update their kitchens for less by taking used cabinets and appliances and finding new spaces for them. The team at Little Green Kitchens is not only passionate about design, but also the […]
When you’re a new mom, there is one topic that tends to dominate most of your conversations: sleep. How’s the baby sleeping? How are you sleeping? Where does the baby sleep? For how long? How do you get the baby to fall asleep? Do you sleep when the baby sleeps? And on and on and […]
Think of tailoring a suit. Now think glasses. Something you wear every day. They should be as customized as a tailored suit. At Optique in Winnetka, Dr. Michael Harms is introducing his patients to Tom Davies bespoke eyewear. This bold new direction allows his expert stylists to create handmade glasses for each individual. The bespoke […]
A panel of some of the most visionary educators and learning and design architects in the country recently assembled for a Family Action Network (FAN) event in Evanston. The discussion was facilitated by Trung Le, AIA architect, and Christian Long, educator and school planner — both founding partners at WONDER, By Design. The group gathered […]
Described as the “Uber of Beauty,” Stylisted makes you feel like a celebrity, bringing the best freelance hairstylists and makeup artists to your door with a couple swipes of your smartphone. No more factoring in variables like traffic, weather or childcare in order to look your best. The practicality and efficiency appeal to busy moms […]
Make It Better would like to know how our readers plan on voting in some of the top races and referenda on the March 15 Primary ballot. Loading… Subscribe to our e-newsletter, the Better Letter, for up-to-the-minute tips, trends and resources for family, food, finance, philanthropy, home and entertainment from Positive, Powerful, Connectors.
Spring is a great time to update your wardrobe and adopting a new beauty look to complement the latest fashions. From feminine ponytails to sun-kissed skin, here are our favorite must-try spring beauty trends in 2016. Bright Lips Every designer’s runway featured models with can’t-miss lips in shades of vibrant pink and red. The intense […]
Seven in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some area, from appearance to academic performance to interpersonal relationships, according to research by the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. That study also revealed the startling fact that 75 percent of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities like […]
