Has your sexual desire been dwindling? Join the club. Many women experience diminished libido, especially after they have children. It happened to Suzy Olds, 46, a Biomedical Engineering professor who lives in Glenview. By the time her kids hit kindergarten, her sex drive still hadn’t bounced back, so she consulted her gynecologist. Her doctor told […]
‘Tis the season for Pinterest to beckon with the candle-lit glow of exquisite holiday tables and Rockwellian visions of family gatherings. But with a cupboard full of mismatched china from Grandma and mundane everyday dishes, we felt ill prepared for entertaining, so we brought in some professional help. With little more than glitter twine and […]
Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party for 75 or an intimate dinner for 12, you want to spend your holiday entertaining budget on the things your guests will enjoy and remember. We talked with local event planners to help us figure out where to skimp (hint: expensive wine) and where to spend the big bucks […]
Changing careers or re-entering the workforce after time away can be daunting. For the fifth year in a row, we hosted a series of workshops designed to ease this transition. The program, RE:WORK V, presented expert speakers on topics like marketing yourself, resume writing, social media and interviewing. Here are their 15 best tips for […]
Pinterest is a veritable cornucopia of visual inspiration. So with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been scouring the boards for delightfully clever, totally unique and ultra chic (read: not at all cheesy!) décor ideas to help you throw a fabulous Thanksgiving fete. Below are a few of our faves: 1. White Pumpkins: Eschew the typical […]
The number of kids with smartphones has increased dramatically. Parents considering getting their child a phone face many questions: What is the best age to give the child a phone? What kind of phone is best? What rules need to be established before giving the phone to the child? We tapped experts on technology and […]
A woman’s sexuality is deeply influenced by her culture—and ours may be holding us back. The U.S. is portrayed as a sexually charged nation, but studies show Americans aren’t actually experiencing or enjoying lovemaking as much as people in other countries. After talking with a group of eight fascinating North Shore women who hail from […]
If you’re anything like me, the only time you encountered soy growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s was while consuming Chinese take-out. Even though soy has been integral to Asian cuisine for centuries, it was virtually nonexistent in the typical American diet until about 15 years ago. In fact, for a long time the […]
‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining—and holiday messes. Luckily, we have a solution that is both beautiful and easy to clean. The Jacquard weave, French table linens from Table Manners will transform your table into a holiday masterpiece without the hassle of a normal tablecloth. These tablecloths, manufactured by Garnier Thiebaut, boast the easiest maintenance […]
One of the crown jewels of Chicago’s cultural realm, the Joffrey Ballet is celebrating it’s 20th year in the city in style. Make It Better invited several of their graceful and talented dancers, draped in the most exquisite and unique jewels, to bring extra sparkle to this holiday season. Though the company has been […]
