“The ultrasound technician was being very quiet and taking longer than normal,” recalls Ryan Garcia. He and wife, Lindsey, were awaiting the results of her 20-week ultrasound for their second child. “At first, the doctor thought our son had Tetralogy of Fallot, a heart defect common with certain genetic disorders.” The Garcias decided to have […]
With the countless number of makeup lines, innovative beauty products and addictive YouTube makeup tutorials, it seems now more than ever, teens are fascinated with the beauty industry and love trying out new looks on themselves. But, at what age is it really appropriate to wear makeup and how much makeup should your teen be […]
All brides need a little bit of inspiration for their upcoming nuptials and Instagram is a fabulous resource. We’ve selected some of the most visually stunning Instagram accounts brides-to-be should be following. 1. Martha Stewart Weddings A photo posted by Martha Stewart Weddings (@martha_weddings) on Oct 23, 2015 at 10:27am PDT 2. Carats & Cake […]
Arriving late. Answering a call on your cell phone while talking to someone. Refusing to slow down for another driver to change lanes. All of these behaviors exhibit bad manners and send the message, “’I only care about me, not you,’” says Peter Post of the Emily Post Institute. It isn’t intentional; people are rude […]
Losing a loved one, be they family or friend, is a hellacious experience. Your brain is foggy with grief, and at the same time there are veritable mountains of truly important decisions to be made. Not an ideal combination. Having a support system to rely on — be it friends bearing casseroles or a trusted […]
Forty percent of post-menopausal women experience changes to their vaginal health. The MonaLisa Touch can help get it back! Even with the passage of time, many women still retain their youthful energy and enthusiasm, but menopause can affect a woman’s quality of life in unexpected ways. Now there is revolutionary therapy for vaginal revitalization that provides a virtually painless […]
Make It Better got the chance to talk to supermodel Beverly Johnson on a recent visit to Chicago to promote her new memoir, “The Face that Changed It All.” See behind-the-scenes of the November/December magazine cover shoot and exclusive interview, filmed at Anne Loucks Gallery in Glencoe, IL. Johnson talked to us about everything from […]
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., is a leader in the field of integrative medicine, a prevention-oriented, evidence-based approach to health, which takes into account the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. Integrative medicine combines the best practices of conventional and alternative medicine and works from the premise that the body can heal itself, if given […]
Question: Do you know consignment places on the North Shore that take ball gowns? – Sandi Hollander Dear Sandi: Yes, and no. Two North Shore shops accept evening gowns, but with strings attached. Here are two options for you, plus details on two Chicago shops that accept gowns. Luxury Garage Sale, 1658 N. Wells St., […]
Ah, the eight-hour workday. You wake before the sun and run to your train, festering in filmy sweat-stank slacks, only to arrive at work and endure pointless meetings, invasive cubicles and crowded deli counters until 5 o’clock rolls around. And, all that while, the sweat-stank slacks crystallize to such a degree that your pleated trousers […]
