When you need to escape the holiday madness (enough with the shopping and over-scheduling), look to the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the Lake Cook Road entrance, you’ll see tall trees wrapped in holiday lights (more than 750,000 LEDs are used in our seasonal displays). And when you look across the North Lake, you’ll see glowing, […]
Traveling for the holidays is rarely trouble-free. Some snafus are unavoidable (thanks, Chicago weather), but you can at least ensure you’ve dressed comfortably and are carrying the right luggage and accessories to make your trip as smooth as possible. Shop For Good has several items that will help set you up for travel success, plus you’re giving back every time […]
Grab that crazy aunt or uncle (everyone has at least one), throw on your ugliest holiday sweater, and get to the theater this month and next for the many films showing during the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re not up for a festive flick, no worries — the eggnog is optional. Gobble […]
Traveling with kids is easy — said no parent ever. Even the most well behaved children can become (understandably) cranky when subject to the trials and tribulations of airlines, jetlag and unfamiliar cultures and cuisine. Disney has always been a foolproof family vacation option — guaranteed to bring joy to any child’s face. But how […]
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Scrooge, George Bailey and the Sugar Plum Fairies appearing on local stages. But November and December also bring other theatrical gifts, including some promising comedies and dramas that have nothing to do with Santa Claus. “You Can’t Take It With You“ Nov. 6 – Dec. 13 A huge […]
“Treasure Island” is one of those stories that has seeped into our culture. The way we picture pirates – those eye patches, peg legs, parrots and treasure maps – can be traced back to Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1888 novel. The book has been turned into dozens of plays, movies and cartoons, and now it’s getting […]
Make It Better readers voted Lake Geneva a favorite weekend getaway in the Best of 2015: Travel. With fall colors bursting into full bloom, it’s a fantastic time to enjoy a quick escape to this close-to-home destination. See for yourself why Travel + Leisure named Lake Geneva one of America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors. […]
Recently opened in the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Hall is not your typical hotel gift shop. Space519 owners Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel designed the shop to capture the feel of a 1930s newsstand. But, this is no simple cart on the side of the street; it is a full-blown store separated into men’s […]
Back-to-school season brings with it a big blockbustery batch of movie offerings at the theater. This fall, choose from a star-studded crop of new releases that is sure to include something for everyone. As always, there are also a couple of kid-tested, mother-approved options for the kids to watch when class lets out. Mark your […]
They might not pack the theaters like the latest rom-coms or action-adventure blockbusters, but contrary to widely held belief, documentaries are not all snoozefests. In fact, a documentary can be every bit as gripping as a mystery thriller, as funny as a slapstick comedy and as touching as a romantic drama. Don’t believe us? Check […]
