You’re about to meet one of the Midwest’s most versatile gifts. Buying it is simple and stress-free. It can fit in your wallet. And it takes care of two people on your list. That gift is a gift card at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Someone special in your life can […]
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Digital Editor. As the Assistant Digital Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Managing Editor. Responsibilities Produce and edit online content via our CMS Produce our bi-weekly e-newsletter, the Better Letter Write New in Town, Celebrations, Better Makers […]
During this season of giving, many take the opportunity to make annual gifts to deserving nonprofits. Here’s what you need to know about the tax implications of your charitable donations. When it comes to charitable giving, Americans are generous, donating hard cash, appreciated stock, even art. Last year, we collectively gave a record-setting $375.25 billion […]
Winter is coming, and with it, a swath of truly revolting weather. From freezing rain to blizzards to mountains of slush that refuse to melt until June, nobody can say that Chicago is an enjoyable place to live, work or drive in the winter. Luckily, there are some new cars on the market that can […]
Millennials endure a lot of negative press. Born between 1980 and 2000, millennials were the first generation to be “helicopter-parented” and the first to grow up in the digital age, where almost anything can be accessed in a few clicks. As a result, members of the so-called “Generation Me” are often labeled narcissistic and entitled. […]
Any woman who has ever pumped breast milk between meetings, arrived late to daycare pickup (once again), or been passed over for a promotion because she leaves the office earlier than childless colleagues knows the struggle of trying to combine work and motherhood. The pressure to climb the corporate ladder while also throwing Pinterest-perfect birthday […]
Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Editor. As the Assistant Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Digital Editor. Responsibilities Participate in the development of and oversee the execution of our social media strategy Oversee day-to-day social media initiatives, including writing and posting content and developing strategies to optimize user […]
Women today are more likely to work outside the home than ever before. And unlike previous generations, the majority of 21st century households see two incomes as a necessity rather than a luxury. It’s understandable that today’s pregnant workers strive to keep earning a paycheck for as long as feasible while awaiting their happy arrival. For […]
Après, a company working to help women return to the workforce, has invited Make It Better Media Founder and Publisher Susan B. Noyes to appear on its career advice podcast Aug. 10. (Listen to the podcast here.) Providing advice to women looking to return to work has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions […]
Whether it’s chickens, cats or dogs, here are a few innovations that keep your mind at ease and your beloved buddies safe.
