With the official start of summer only a couple weeks away, what better way to welcome the season of fun in the sun than with a few new pieces to keep your wardrobe sizzling? Staying on trend doesn’t have to mean replacing everything in your closet — a few updated staples and some fab accessories […]
On May 16, approximately 125 female leaders and philanthropists gathered in Sausalito at Marin Magazine’s Celebrating Women event. Susan B. Noyes, the founder of Make It Better Media Group, which recently acquired Marin Magazine and SPACES, shared her thoughts on what women are doing to shake up our world and create serious social impact. Following the event, we […]
Lily Kanter, entrepreneur extraordinaire and Mill Valley-based mother of three boys, has relaunched Boon Supply Co., a creative and unique online retail concept that gives back to participating nonprofits when you shop. Look for your children’s school or favorite nonprofit on the site before you make your purchase. Boon Supply Co. is an online retail platform […]
With spring fully in swing, now is the time to go out and enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer. Here are 31 of our top picks. May 1-27: “The Color Purple” The hit Broadway show “The Color Purple” is an award-winning musical based on the book by Alice Walker. Follow the struggles of a […]
The Bay Area’s underserved students are defying the odds on the tough road to college. As an aspiring first-generation college student, Angela faced many hurdles along the path toward her goal of attending college. A daughter to immigrant parents and the youngest of four children, the odds of graduating from college were not in her […]
As a child, I went to Girl Scout overnight camp every summer. It was one of the highlights of my childhood and I find myself reliving the memory of it often. While camp was outwardly about establishing friendships, building fires from scratch and singing those goofy camp songs, it was was so much more than […]
In an era of “throw-away fashion” where clothing is routinely tossed into landfills when it cycles through its useful life, wouldn’t it be nice to have a wardrobe that can last for years without losing relevance and is also earth friendly? With a little investment and forethought, you can build your eco-wardrobe with stylish pieces […]
When I found myself downward dogging in a pen of baby goats that enthusiastically alternated between nibbling on my T-shirt and jumping on my back, I could have claimed I was doing it in the name of sustainable land management — but that wouldn’t quite be true. In reality, I found myself in such a […]
When Rugby World Cup Sevens comes to San Francisco’s AT&T Park this July, expect to see a blaze of rugby fever everywhere, from hardcore (and emotional) fans to those watching their first-ever professional match. Here are six reasons why you should tune in. 1. You Can Play Dress Up For sports fans who enjoy dressing […]
Last October, we shared the news that Make It Better in Chicago has expanded to become Make It Better Media Group, comprising Marin Magazine and SPACES in the Bay Area. This week we took the exciting next step as part of our expansion and launched the Make It Better Bay Area Better Letter, delivering the […]
