The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Barbara Page had reached a point of despair when she decided to send her then 16-year-old daughter Jessica to the wilderness for 27 days. For Jessica, who struggled for years, those 27 days would be followed by 18 months at a therapeutic boarding school for emotionally troubled teens. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever […]
Take a trip back to the iconic 1960s with Winnetka’s newest beauty studio, The ‘60s Beauty Lash. North Shore locals and founders Gia Amato-Miller andAnnette Pecora do a fantastic job of transporting clients back in time with their retro-chic salon interior. The ‘60s Beauty Lash specializes in partial and full eyelash extensions in two looks: […]
Most schools don’t teach money management, so kids can ace algebra and graduate without a clue about how to manage their finances. Financial psychologist Brad Klontz says most youngsters aren’t learning financial responsibility at home either. “Surveys show parents would rather talk about the birds and bees than money,” Klontz says. Set your children up […]
College—it’s a rush. The moment students get on campus for their freshman year, they’re bombarded with opportunities to join campus organizations, including sororities and fraternities. If you’re the concerned parent of an incoming freshman wanting to join over 9 million Greeks nationwide, here are nine things to keep in mind: 1. Not all chapters are the […]
As we all know, aging is inevitable. How you age is not. It’s never too late to start caring for your body and mind. Everything you do in life cumulatively contributes to your aging—for better or worse. Healthy aging consists of two components working collectively: physical and mental well-being. By keeping these optimized you can […]
Let’s discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her “conscious uncoupling” from husband Chris Martin. She has been given a lot of grief for sharing this new-agey term for her break up, but I say there’s value in her perspective. Recently, the actress announced on her “goop” lifestyle website that she and her rock-star husband of 10 years were separating. The post was promoted to “goop” subscribers via an […]
May 1 was no ordinary night at Make It Better’s Tech Mamma Lounge in Winnetka.
Don’t you wish getting—and staying—organized was easier? Although ridding your home of unwanted clutter will always take some time and effort, your phone or tablet can actually help. Download the apps below and start selling your clothing or other unwanted items, keep your kids on track with their own chores, or simply hire someone else […]
