Winter Outerwear: Fight Frosty Temps With These Stylish Picks

Although we’ve so far seen a reprieve from Chicago winter’s icy assault (thanks, El Niño!), we all know the worst is yet to come, so we might as well be prepared. Luckily, keeping warm doesn’t have to be at the expense of any semblance of fashion. Say goodbye to bulky, shapeless puffy coats. From trendy […]

Shop For Good With These New Boutiques

It’s been a busy month for Shop For Good! Here are some of the new products and vendors that have joined our online shop within the last month. 1. J.McLaughlin J.McLaughlin has added all new clothing and accessory items like the Petra cloak and Regina Pant shown below. 2. Twisted Trunk Specializing in high-end pre-owned […]

How to Spot Signs of a Concussion

“He’s concussed … again.” I remember my mom, scared and in disbelief, uttering those sobering words to me my junior year in college. A helmet-to-helmet hit resulted in my brother Christian’s third concussion, ending his high school football career at the ripe old age of 15. The following year, a fourth concussion from a rowing […]

Chicago Culinary Bookstore Serves Up a Menu of Holiday Gifts

With world-class restaurants on virtually every corner, it’s no surprise that Chicagoans like to dish up top-notch nosh at home too. Now there’s a new foodie bookstore to cater to their discerning palates. Located on the hip Halsted Street shopping corridor in Lincoln Park, Read It & Eat carries everything from well-known encyclopedic reference cookbooks to […]

Quality Screen Time: Movies With Morals

The next time your children beg for some screen time, take control of what they’re watching. The following movies are smart, funny and contain a good dose of moral fiber that’s still easily digestible. Some have stood the test of time, while others are destined to become classics. Either way, you and your kids are […]

Now Hiring: Full-Time Art Director

This position has been filled. The Art Director works closely with the Founder, Editor in Chief and Production Team to lead the creative direction of our brand, to guide a cohesive vision for MakeItBetter.net and our online channels, and to deliver an outstanding bi-monthly print magazine. Responsibilities      Develop monthly magazine, ensure all magazine pages meet […]

Suicide Prevention: Meet the Woman Behind a Leading Therapy

Marsha Linehan is funny and self-effacing and seems totally approachable. If she were a talk show host, you’d tune in. Yet, for all her affability, her life’s work has been to pioneer treatment methods for the most difficult-to-treat mental health clients: those at high risk for suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention states that […]

Accessorize With the 2016 Pantone COLORS of the Year

For the first time ever, Pantone has released TWO colors of the year for 2016 — Rose Quartz and Serenity. “Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,” explains Pantone […]

The Hottest Toys for the Holidays

It’s time to start making that list and checking it twice! We’ve rounded up the season’s hottest toys for everyone on your nice list. It’ll make holiday shopping child’s play. Peanuts Happy Dance Snoopy Good grief! The new Peanuts movie means a whole new generation has gone nuts about the Peanuts gang. This dancing Snoopy […]

2015 Gift Guide: Beauty

Stay gorgeous this holiday season with these beauty gifts to keep you looking and feeling great! 1. Holiday Blow Dry Package from BlowDry Boutique: Gift gorgeous hair with this package of six blow outs for the price of five. $150, Shop For Good 2. Ciaté Mini Mani Month: A daily gift that is packed with 17 polishes, 3 […]