The one constant in any garden is its propensity for change. Whether imposed by nature or the gardener, one can always count on its metamorphosis. This September, Chicago Botanic Garden will unveil the keystone that is the culmination of many years of planning. From the very young to the young at heart, visitors to the […]
Betsy Simson, former creative director at Leo Burnett then owner of the very popular Corner Cooks cooking school and Jerry’s casual fine dining restaurant in Winnetka, was constantly being asked by her children and their significant others to write down her recipes in order to easily share them. Rather than just jot them down, Simson […]
Media personality and parenting expert Donna Bozzo knows a thing or two about family fun. From keeping kids entertained in the cold, to great Chicago staycations, to how to go “glamping” (aka glammed-up camping), Bozzo has been sharing her tips with Make It Better readers and families across the country with regular TV appearances on the […]
Mother’s Day brunch? A fabulous dinner? A day at the spa? Shopping to your heart’s content? Special events just for Mom? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a traditional Mother’s Day buffet or a Mother’s Day tea, a weekend golf package, a painting party or a day of pampering, Chicago’s North Shore Convention […]
“Becoming a mother is one of life’s most amazing and challenging experiences.” I hear this from so many of the North Shore mothers we meet at our paint and sip studio, Pinot’s Palette, where they come for some fun “me” time with friends and family. One of the moms I met last week told me, […]
It’s never too early to get kids involved in taking care of our planet. As Earth Day celebrates 46 years of promoting discussion of environmental issues and ideas on April 22, you can celebrate as a family with these events around Chicago. Earth Day at Kohl Children’s Museum April 22 Nature Cat will be on […]
Have you started realizing you sound like your mother a little too often? This might mean it’s time for you and the kids to change things up a bit. Often a quick escape to fresh surroundings does the trick nicely. “When everyone starts acting squirrely and I feel that ‘Calgon, take me away’ moment coming […]
Reflecting on a lifetime of visits to the zoo triggers vivid recollections of colorful sights, odd smells, and emotions ranging from childish amazement to adult amusement. April 8 marks National Zoo Lovers Day, and the Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating its residents and patrons. “I cherish the zoo for the look of wonder and excitement […]
The importance of quality early childhood learning opportunities in children’s development is certain. Patterns for lifelong learning are set, and fundamental building blocks of knowledge, such as language, basic math and socio-emotional skills, are developed. Simply put, the time from birth to three years old lays the foundation for the rest of a child’s life. […]
Summer camp can be one of the most exciting experiences for kids. Nowadays, there are summer camps for every interest — sports, theater, music, tech, and even camps for the whole family. Here are some of our tips to help your kids get the most out of camp and advice for parents on the fence […]
