Have you ever daydreamed about breaking into show business while shuttling your kids to soccer practice or during another late night at the office? Well, meet two North Shore women who have made their dream come true. Lauren Taslitz of Winnetka and Leigh Anna Reichenbach of Wilmette are the writers and producers behind “Join the […]
Are you ready to root for the Chicago Bears? Or are you a closet Cheesehead? Rev up for the weekend and the Big Game with these great resources: Where to get the munchies Make a brat stop The best beer Learn the rules Party supplies
With all the health advice available, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to do—and what really applies to us. We’ll make it easier for you. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide to what you should be doing now: In your 30s Start building muscle Studies show that even people who manage to maintain their exact weight still […]
For those of you constantly on the go, there’s a new way to keep hands and bodies clean and dry. Dr. Jim Bahcall, a dentist in Lincolnshire and an avid cyclist, grew tired of waiting for hand sanitizers and wet wipes to dry while out biking. He invented the Paper Shower, which includes a cleansing […]
Evanston natives Laura Eason and Jessica Thebus aren’t shy when it comes to talking about what goes on under the sheets. Eason and Thebus are the brains behind the new Steppenwolf play, “Sex with Strangers.” Eason wrote the play, which focuses on a 24-year-old male blogger who writes about his “sexcapades,” including his affair with […]
You book the babysitter and head out for that one blissful evening a week: date night. But is it really a date, or just a night without the kids? Break the cycle of dinner/movie/dinner/movie and make your date night an actual date. Something new, out of the ordinary and fun. You love chocolate, but you’re […]
BellyMan Clothing gives dads and dads-to-be a way to proudly show off their new roles. Erin Rutman, a Highland Park native, is the founder and designer of BellyMan—a new line of vintage T-shirts that proudly proclaim a new baby’s due date, for dads and dads-to-be. $38 Bellyman Clothing 312-772-3559 bellymanclothing.com
The new romantic comedy “The Dilemma,” set in Chicago, features North Shore talent—Lake Forest native Vince Vaughn and Charlie Hilbrant of Winnetka, who gave us the scoop. The movie, which also stars Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly and Channing Tatum, tells the story of best friends Ronny (Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James). Ronny finds out that […]
Spring Break is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to book the trip of your dreams. Whether you prefer somewhere warm, a ski trip, or somewhere more local, Make It Better has come up with the best 2011 vacation spots for your family. Warm weather 1. Puerta Vallarta, Mexico Welcome to the ultimate […]
Make It Better is looking for recommendations for destination spas. We need places that you can go to: Relax with girlfriends Get your husband on track to lower his cholesterol Exercise outdoors Indulge in treatments Email nominations@makeitbetter.net the name of the spa, address, web site and just 2-3 sentences about why you love it. Thanks […]
