Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Dentist Gavin J. & Gavin H. Green Dentistry A trusted father-son team in Glenview. 1001 Waukegan Road, Glenview Best Orthodontist Willow Lake Orthodontics Head here when it’s time for […]
The ancient art of acupuncture and Chinese herbs has made its way to the North Shore. Source Healing first opened its River North location in 1999, transforming the way Western culture traditionally treated chronic illness. Now, due to demand from local families, Source Healing Founder Christie Jordan recently opened her second practice in Winnetka. Her […]
By the age of 50 you will have walked about 75,000 miles, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). With each step, one-and-a-half times your body weight comes down on each foot. Start to run and that amount increases to three to four times your body weight (more than 400 pounds!). Your feet have […]
Michael Folio’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 56 blindsided the corporate executive and his wife, Cheryl Levin-Folio, of Highland Park. They faced the question: “Is there life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?” It’s a question faced by the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, along with their families, according to the National […]
Chicago’s Luxury Garage Sale will host its first extended Pop-Up Shop on the North Shore through Aug. 15. This two-month event will have merchandise from designers like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, and Valentino — all your favorites. Additionally, with prices from $100 to $10,000, there are options for everyone in the family. Not interested in buying anything? Luxury […]
Whether you have a bored college student hanging around the house this summer, or you’re looking for assistance with a party, a move or yard work, or need computer help or a last-minute babysitter, QuadJobs has you covered. QuadJobs was created by three moms who wanted to help local college and grad students find small jobs […]
If you’re looking for a new high-energy workout to try, you may be interested in WheelPower Studio, an indoor cycling and body-conditioning studio in Deerfield. The studio, which opened in May, offers indoor cycling classes featuring live music and strength-training workouts using TRX suspension systems and UltraSlide boards. Amenities include complimentary cycling shoes, private lockers […]
Candi Pettinger, 40, has never smoked even a cigarette. Now, she credits medical cannabis, which she uses on a regular basis, with saving her life. Diagnosed in 2002 with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjorgren’s Syndrome, Pettinger’s life hit a downward spiral three years ago when an unrelated surgery exacerbated her symptoms. The extreme pain associated with […]
Hesitant to buy that special-occasion dress or suit because your kids outgrow everything so quickly? Visit Threads Boutique in Evanston, an upscale consignment store for kids clothing and products that opened in April, for name-brand dresses, suits, leotards, dance shoes, cleats, accessories, gift items and more at a fraction of the retail price. You’ll always […]
Whether you are dating, have been married for years or are in the process of a divorce, Make It Better has articles to advise you on any stage of your relationships. Advice for All Relationships For Better Sex, Explore Your Fantasies Do You Speak Your Partner’s Love Language? Scientific Secrets for Better Sex How to Be […]
