Covid-19 is taking a toll. Across the country, the strain of almost a year in a pandemic has manifested financially, physically and, for so many, psychologically. There was a time, not long ago, when it was taboo to bring up mental health struggles. Individuals and families concealed their confusion, loneliness and terror in the face […]
Covid-19 is taking a toll. Across the country, the strain of almost a year in a pandemic has manifested financially, physically and, for so many, psychologically. There was a time, not long ago, when it was taboo to bring up mental health struggles. Individuals and families concealed their confusion, loneliness and terror in the face […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming ar It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and yet it isn’t. Looking at all the beautiful […]
Clean your place, clear your headspace.
The sign posted on the front door of Maguire’s Irish Pub in Petaluma pretty much says it all: “We Don’t Know What the Hell We’re Gonna Do.” It’s a sentiment shared by many Marin business owners, as well as those across the Bay Area. With the third shut down enacted on December 8 by […]
Help locally run stores survive and thrive this holiday season.
Growing up in Richmond, California, during the late 1960s, I had the best childhood any girl could pray for, with mom and dad caring for my seven siblings and me. My earliest memories include long drives throughout the Bay Area on Sunday afternoons with my parents and assorted set of siblings in our 1970 olive […]
The New Year is a time most people associate with reflection, reinvention and, most importantly, resolutions. Each year, there is one resolution that tops most people’s lists — “Be my best self,” whether that entails getting organized, reading more or making healthier choices. Below, find our comprehensive guide to all things health and wellness to […]
During a year when many of us were confined to our homes, these Chicago-area photographers allowed us to view the city we missed so dearly through their eyes. Here are their favorite photos they captured in 2020. Jack Gillespie “June 24th, 2020: I took this photo of a sunset over Chicago’s skyline while on a […]
2020 is hanging on by its last strings, and here at Better, we cannot wait for the new year to bring us a fresh start. In with the new! We’re kicking off 2020 by continuing to highlight local businesses. This January, pick up some goodies from Stephanie Izard’s adorable new West Loop baker, indulge at […]
