The holidays are magical … and stressful. Between family dinners and school recitals, we could all use a little help whenever possible. That’s where our 2015 Gift Guide comes in. We’ve already done the research so you’ll know exactly what to get everyone on your list — kids, teens, guys, even pets. Plus, you’ll find […]
Satisfy your foodie’s wish-list cravings with these sweet treats. 1. Cooking Class at The Social Table: Sign up for public or private three-hour cooking classes. Dinner themes include country supper, Italian table and French Bistro. The sessions are kept small and are held nightly. Starts at $75 per person, The Social Table 2. Monogrammed Copper Mugs: These mugs are handcrafted […]
Not sure where to begin with your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping? We’ve chosen our 10 top gifts from Shop For Good that at $100 or less are easy on the wallet and sure to please even the pickiest on your list. 1. Key to Key Chain, $32 Gift a loved one the Key to Success or the Key to Happiness with […]
Make It Better Founder and Publisher Susan Noyes is joined by family fun expert and frequent Today Show guest Donna Bozzo to talk about great Shop For Good products to give as gifts. Buy these products now! Chelsea Carry-All from Vintage Nest, $18 Kohl Children’s Museum Bangle Bracelet from Burdeen’s Jewelry, $40 Pleece Jacket from Skandal, $295 […]
From the first fingerprint paintings you made for her in preschool, mom has loved everything you ever gifted her. This year, whether she loves food, wine, reading or art, find something special to really wow her. “An Appetite for Violets” by Martine Bailey Equal parts delicious, romantic and treacherous, this eighteenth-century journal of a smart but […]
Now that it’s getting dark around 4 p.m., we’re all looking for ways to brighten up our days—and our moods. Maybe escaping the cold for the tropics isn’t in the cards this year. But, you can probably afford to burn $25 for a simple luxury like a high-end candle. And, you’ll have plenty to choose […]
By now, you’re probably making your list and checking it twice. Before you finish buying gifts for the little ones in your life, check out these popular playthings that we scoped out at the recent Chicago Toy & Game Fair at Navy Pier, one of the country’s biggest toy trade shows. Our list includes a […]
When choosing holiday gifts for kids, don’t forget the fine print. Great books can provide hours of entertainment during cold weather and weeks off school. Updating your pre-schoolers storytime library? Consider new titles like “Skippyjon Jones Snow What” (Dial Books for Young Readers), “Happy Holidays Ladybug Girl!” (Penguin Books) and “The Book with No Pictures” […]
Just in time for the holidays, and the gift giving that entails, Burdeen’s Jewelry has opened a beautiful new signature store in Buffalo Grove. Designed by owner Matthew Burdeen, everything about the store speaks to elegance and warmth, from the cobblestone entrance and wrought-iron doors to the glowing custom fireplace and chic coffee bar. […]
These rosy accessories and garments will give a chilly day a shot of cheer this February. And with Cupid getting ready to draw his arrow, these pops of color will surely make you an easier target! (lead photo: Collarless bow coat, $698, Kate Spade) (1) Ombre layered necklace, $38, Anthropologie; (2) Cap sleeve dress, […]
