Think signing your kid up for an ACT-prep course or hiring a math tutor is going to help your child succeed in life? If you read author Paul Tough’s new book, you may wonder if you’re wasting your kid’s time and your money. In his book, “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden […]
Pulled pork sandwiches that taste like a pitmaster basted them all day, but take almost no time at all. The secret is your slow cooker, and literally just 10 minutes of your time. If you have leftovers, and I’m guessing you won’t, you can use the meat to top a salad, stuff in a quesadilla […]
It’s easy to dismiss what we get paid to do as “just a job,” but as Michelle Brod, who lives in Hanover Park, has learned, what you do—even part-time—influences how you feel in so many other areas.
Not every kid will get a college sports scholarship. And most of our kids won’t be grand chess masters or Science Olympiad champs, but your child can change the world and become a better, happier person in the process. That’s the theory of Marc Keilburger, author of “The World Needs Your Kid,” and co-founder […]
Is there a lovelier smell than dinner sizzling on the grill? We don’t think so. When it’s hot and steamy out, avoid turning on your oven, and instead fire up the BBQ. Whether you use charcoal, wood or propane, we’ve got lots of easy, but delicious ideas for dinner. Plus, if you need grilling tips, […]
We love our neighborhoods! Make It Better asked our readers what you love most about the place you live, and we received answers from Lincolnshire to Lake Forest; Evanston to Barrington. Here is what makes our towns and villages amazing places to live, make friends, raise children, enjoy nature and connect with culture and […]
What would you do for a favorite charity? Would you jump off a building? Okay, maybe not jump, but rappel down the 27-story theWit Hotel to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Eighty people did just that on a recent spring weekend. Each raised at least $1,000 for the organization […]
“I do” and “Surprise!” aren’t generally heard on the same night, but these couples astonished their guests to make their weddings unforgettable. Jeffrey and Naderé Sternberg had only been engaged for two months when they sent out invitations for their engagement party. They told their friends that their wedding was going to be a […]
If you have a mini-food processor, you can whip up gremolata in minutes. The ingredients are simple: parsley, lemon, garlic and olive oil. It’s chunkier than a pesto, saucier than a salsa and more powerful than a garnish. Use this hybrid topping on fish fillets, chicken breasts, asparagus, potatoes, osso bucco—the list goes on and […]
Can a breakfast be healthy and clever, and not take so long to make that you’ve missed the school bus? Bill & Claire Wurtzel’s new book, “Funny Food,” (Welcome Books, 2012) celebrates wacky and delicious breakfasts.You might not think that making whimsical breakfasts can also be quick, but this book will prove you wrong. […]
