Everything old is new again with generations of family-run businesses, renovations that honor tradition and recreation facilities that celebrate the land. Glenview House With a menu focused on farm-fresh produce, more than 100 kinds of whiskey, and a selection of more than 100 beers, there is something for everyone at the newly renovated Glenview House. The decor […]
Summer is the time for family vacations, and whether by choice or necessity, sometimes those vacations involve a road trip. If piling the children in the car and driving for hour upon hour seems daunting, don’t despair. As a veteran of many family car trips, including one of 4000 miles with 9 children, I would […]
It’s 4 a.m. I’m steering a small sailboat through possibly the heaviest rain I’ve ever experienced. The story of Noah comes to mind. Keeping my glasses clear is hopeless, so I’ve taken them off. They wouldn’t help much anyway. Visibility is down to a few hundred feet at best. I grip the wheel tightly, fighting […]
Every summer, dog-lovers crowd beaches and parks with their furry friends. But there’s another way to enjoy the warm weather and animals—horseback riding. Make It Better scoured the Chicago suburbs (admittedly in a car, not on horseback) for the best stables. Each of the spots offer lessons for those who have never mounted a horse […]
Italy, India and Bali might have been best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert’s preferred locales—but an equally enlightening vacation awaits much closer to home in Lake Geneva, Wisc. And even if you visited last summer, you’re in for some surprises. We’ve got the scoop on what’s new and happening this year! Eat: Boatyard Bagels 846 Main St. […]
You might love it—riding a motorcycle, that is. I started riding in the 1970s when women motorcyclists were unheard of, especially on a track racing Harleys. In 2011, women account for 23 percent of all Americans who ride motorcycles, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. That’s 5.7 million women that caught the riding bug like […]
Many parents want to get their kids into nature, and our area has some great locations that teach kids about nature and the environment. In turn, they hope children will someday have the skills and passion to preserve it. What’s the best part? Kids are excited and they’re having fun! Backyard Nature Center This organization […]
Chicago may be smack in the middle of the country, but that doesn’t make those who live here just landlubbers. John G. Shedd’s original 1920s vision to bring saltwater spectacles to the Midwest has doubled its original size in 81 years, and remains a tourist “must-see.” That said, if you live here, you’ve probably been […]
Sure—for many, Mother’s Day is best spent hanging out with the family. So why not squeeze in a little girlfriend get-together earlier in the week? If you need to give the husband and kids an excuse, here’s one: Cinco De Mayo. That’s right, it’s time to celebrate the Battle of Puebla—really! If you and […]
Ever felt the urge to send an email or letter to your favorite celebrity? Between 1931 and 1958, Evanstonian Ethel Sampson sent dozens of letters to famous politicians, authors, musicians and movie stars of the time, and in return she received priceless autographs, memorabilia, and clothes. Sampson then masterfully combined artifacts from Amelia Earhart, […]
