Winter can be a challenging season for just about everyone, thanks to temperatures below freezing, heavy cloud cover and gray slush. But for the more than 14 million people in the United States alone who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it can be debilitating. SAD is a depressive mood disorder that has a seasonal […]
Think you can’t wear colored eyeliner without looking like a teenager? Think again! Many celebrity makeup artists prefer a colored liner to a neutral because, when used correctly, it makes the eyes really pop. Try deep purple, navy, bronze or copper liner with a little bit of blending to create a beautiful smoky eye. Here’s […]
Chapped hands, cracked lips and dry skin everywhere. Winter’s definitely here! According to dermatologist Jordan Carqueville of The Skin Care Center in Glenview and Chicago, “dry skin occurs when there’s a lack of water in the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). Oils on the skin’s surface hold water in, so special care needs to […]
If you’re already in danger of ditching your get-fit resolution, spice up your routine with a new class. Celebrities and fitness gurus across the country swear by these eight hot workouts. Try one and you’re sure to keep coming back for more. Pure Barre This low-impact total body workout relies on tiny isometric movements to […]
Get ready to exhale. The aptly named well-being brand opens its second Chicagoland location in Evanston on Jan. 15. Nestled in the bottom floor of the new luxury residential high-rise, E2, this exhale location will offer a wide variety of award-winning classes that transform both body and mind. Stop in for a Power, Flow or […]
A new year brings new opportunities to evaluate your financial habits and create goals for the coming year. Ensure you’re beginning 2016 on the right financial foot with these tips: 1. Make smart goals. We know you’re not making dumb goals, but truly smart goals are: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely For example, instead of […]
In our January/February 2016 issue, we introduced a new section to highlight local businesses’ anniversaries and awards. If your company is celebrating a milestone in 2016, we want to know! Email anna@makeitbetter.net and your business may appear in our print magazine. Jewell Events Catering 2016 marks Jewell Events Catering’s 49th year in business. Jewell Events […]
Advancements in medicine over the past few decades relating to the care of chronic vein disease have led to less invasive means of achieving great outcomes for patients. Surgical stripping used to be the mainstay of treating superficial vein disease. The first breakthrough that led to a shift away from invasive surgery was the use […]
Workout wear isn’t what it used to be. With celebrity trainers and athletic bloggers posting their gym looks on social media and high-end fashion designers incorporating activewear into their collections, fitness has definitely become fashionable. Sheer-paneled leggings, cut-out sports bras and funky socks aren’t your mom’s high-cut leotards. Suit up in gear from any of […]
A new year means a new crop of beauty products and tools hits the shelves of your favorite retailers. Kick off 2016 looking your best with our top picks, guaranteed to breathe new life into your beauty regimen. ghd platinum styler, $249 Straightening-iron addicts know that heat can wreak havoc on hair. But now there’s […]
