Spring Break Go Guide: March 30 - April 5

It’s the dreaded word: staycation. Sure, we all dream of sunny beaches and 4-star hotels, but not everyone can make it out of town. And let’s face it—Chicago’s pretty exciting. Maybe this is the year your friends and family have targeted you for a visit. So, whether it’s the kids who are home from school […]

Spring Break Go Guide: March 23 – 29

It’s the dreaded word: staycation. Sure, we all dream of sunny beaches and 4-star hotels, but not everyone can make it out of town. And let’s face it—Chicago’s pretty exciting. Maybe this is the year your friends and family have targeted you for a visit. So, whether it’s the kids who are home from school […]

Spring Break Chicago-Area Fun

So it’s the last week of March, and your children are on spring break, which means your house is trashed with arts and craft supplies, and your eldest is hogging the television playing video games. If you’re tired of being in the house cooped up with rowdy children, here are some of our best suggestions […]

Spring Break Books: What to Pack in Your Bag

We love to read at Make It Better and we’re busy grabbing books for the upcoming break—whether we’re going to Florida, Fiji or just staying put in Fort Sheridan. Here are our suggestions. Add yours!   Adventures in eating: On a Dollar a Day: One Couple’s Unlikely Adventures in Eating in America by Christopher Greenslate […]