Dana Suskind, M.D., Professor of Surgery and Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at the University of Chicago, recently presented her findings in the area of child learning and development at a Family Action Network (FAN) program at Skokie School. Her insights and advice are important for all parents and caregivers of young children. Curiosity […]
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, five presidential hopefuls from the Democratic Party gathered at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino to debate for the first time. Candidates present were former Sec. of State Hilary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Sen. Jim Webb (VA), former Gov. Martin O’Malley (MD) and former Gov. Lincoln Chafee (RI). CNN’s Anderson Cooper moderated the debate. CNN’s […]
Enough with the shrunken suit jackets, tight, cropped pants, skinny jeans and canvas totes: This fall’s fashion is for big boys. The season’s best menswear trends suit guys of all ages: Twenty-somethings – and their fathers and grandpas, too. The defining trend of the season? “Mixed media,” says Julie Cameron, marketing director at Saks Fifth Avenue. […]
The options are endless with these multi-strand necklaces made from recycled light-weight wood. They can be worn braided, short or separated and worn long. Mix them with your own pieces to give it a different look. Red beads on black leather, 10 strands, $120 Black silk strands with metal, 20 strands, $198 Gold, gray and […]
No doubt about it – yoga studios are popping up everywhere! So is yoga a passing trend just like other fitness trends? The answer, quite simply, is no. Yoga has staying power – over 2,000 years of it. The reason is clear for yogis who’ve been practicing for a while. But if you’ve never practiced […]
Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives. It helps us keep in touch with family and friends, and even keeps track of our sleep patterns. When it comes to travel technology, there are so many apps that can assist with your every need. Here’s just a few we have our eye on. Seafood […]
Let’s hear it for the handbags! We’ve had national donut day, national coffee day and now … national handbag day. Saturday, Oct. 10 is a whole day dedicated to the purses, clutches and bags that we tote around to keep all of our necessities and accessories within our grasp. At Make It Better, we believe a national holiday […]
It takes a lot for a victim of domestic violence to speak about the horrible abuse that they went through. But, if and when they do feel comfortable enough to share their stories with us, it is extremely eye-opening. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which may bring back some unwanted memories for former victims. […]
Did you do a jig when your son or daughter was accepted to college? Excited for their future and yours? Fast forward a few short years, graduation is on the horizon, and you find yourself asking, “What will my soon-to-be college graduate do with his or her degree?” “Is she prepared to face the job […]
A while back, a friend mentioned that she had swapped out all of her mainstream cleaning products for ones without hazardous chemicals or toxins. I had invested in an organic mattress and plant-based disposable diapers for my son, so why wasn’t I using safer products in my home where my entire family spends most of […]
