Having trouble finding the right gift for that person in your life whose tastes are – shall we say – a bit nerdy? If you’re not into debating which is better “Star Trek” or “Star Wars,” spending a night playing Ticket to Ride or heading out to a three-day comic book convention, you can feel […]
Few phrases inspire more fear in parents than the dreaded “potty training.” But, getting your child to ditch diapers for big-kid pants doesn’t have to be painful. Jamie Glowacki, author of “Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right” (Touchstone, 2015), has counseled hundreds of […]
Can’t say yes to a dress? A custom gown could be calling your name! A good designer can knit together your ideas to make the dress of your dreams a blissful reality. But, while a one-of-kind wedding dress is an alluring proposition, the process of creating a custom gown can be confusing. To help demystify […]
What’s the purpose of your marriage? Are you and your spouse meeting each other’s needs? Are your goals right for this stage of life? What can you do to improve your relationship? If answering these pointed questions feels awkward and unromantic, consider this: Approaching your marriage more like a business partnership might make it stronger. […]
What would it take for you to post a picture of yourself au natural? No makeup. No photo filters. Highland Park teacher, wife and mother Lisa Goodman-Helfand had never stepped out of the house without makeup, so it would seem that she’d be the last person who would post a bare-faced photo of herself on […]
Warning: This article may induce cravings and destroy diets. If, like us, you enjoy a little food porn from time to time, here are eight drool-worthy Instagram accounts you should be following. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you! 1. @hungrybetches We love these “betches” because they post scrumptious-looking breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. Between […]
Susan B. Noyes, publisher at Make It Better Media and founder of the Make It Better Foundation, says she will continue investing in high-quality U.S.-based companies in spite of recent market volatility. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noyes appeared on CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” where she discussed the stock market with host Kelly Evans. “The S&P 500 […]
Started in Montreal as a subsidiary of Groupe Dynamite, Garage moved to Westfield Old Orchard in May 2015. Groupe Dynamite prides itself on its open work environment and deep understanding of their customers, which led to the success of both Garage and Dynamite, a separate subsidiary. Garage’s women’s clothing is trendy and affordable, catering to […]
Caregiving is all about attending to someone else’s needs. Whether that person is your child, friend or parent, taking care of others for an extended period of time can be mentally and physically exhausting. The reality is that many people—mostly women—are responsible for the well-being of their own children plus an aging parent or two. […]
You can tell a lot about a woman by her makeup choices. Thanks to cosmetic companies like MAC and Essie, many lipstick and nail polish colors now come with witty, whimsical and sometimes outrageous names. And for a makeup bag as cheeky as its contents, look no further than Pamela Barsky, designer, New York native, […]
