‘Tis the holiday shopping season! Sure, it can be easy to hop on Amazon to do your holiday shopping, but we encourage you to remember to support your local shops whenever possible, especially during the holidays when competition is so high. We’ve made it easy for you with our list of Chicago small businesses to […]
Need to buy a gift for the bookworm in your life? Giving them a book is a gamble — chances are they already have this year’s new releases on pre-order, or have the hottest books from top authors already on their nightstand. But don’t fear — we scoured the internet to find the best gifts […]
This year’s grads made it through one of the hardest years in recent history; from virtual learning to hybrid schedules, their graduation is worthy of a big celebration. With new adventures on the horizon, including new jobs and responsibilities, here are 25 college graduation gift ideas for the grad in your life. New Job Candle, […]
Help locally run stores survive and thrive this holiday season.
On the heels of our Family Philanthropy Webinar, presented by Bank of American Private Bank, our partner Loro Piana is helping us all make a difference this season. Starting today, Nov. 19, you can shop for a good cause during their Give Back event. Loro Piana is known for their uncompromised quality and use of […]
Not sure what to buy for the men on your list? They’ll love these ideas, which include some Chicago-made products and classes with their favorite celebrities. Penfield Bilton Check Shirt Jacket, NavyCowboys and Astronauts Made for comfort, and function, this wool blend overshirt has a carabiner detail and D-ring on the front that will please […]
Whether you are together or apart, we bet your dad deserves some love this Father’s Day. Here are eight ideas for gifts from local businesses that show him some love, and are all available online, for delivery or safe pick-up. As a bonus, they support our local businesses during the Covid-19 restrictions and many Black […]
Whether you are together 24/7 lately or apart this Mother’s Day, we bet your mom deserves some spoiling. Here are 20 gifts—including unique virtual gifts—from local stores that show her some love, and are all available online, for delivery or safe pick-up. As a bonus, they support our local businesses during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order, […]
Five epic adventures for Father’s Day.
Dads — how do we count the ways we love them? At Better, we love our dads and husbands for being the best fixer-uppers, protectors of the Wi-Fi, expert s’more makers, paper-airplane connoisseurs, champion dish washers, top-notch homework helpers, tireless workers … the list goes on. This Father’s Day, thank the dad in your life […]
