A year after Christine Porath, Ph.D. pitched a book about the power building connections with other people has to cure loneliness and isolation, an unexpected plot-twist occurred: the pandemic hit and people were forced to isolate and became lonely. Porath included. She wrote a majority of that book, “Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together […]
Halloween comes early this weekend with the family-friendly Spooktacular in Glenview. Or, plan a date night or girls’ night out at Art Attack, a Nicholas Sparks book signing, or the newest exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. Plus, if you’re thinking about adopting a dog or cat, don’t miss PAWS Chicago’s mega adoption event in Highland […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Accessories Store ENAZ Energy. Nature. Attitude. Zest. For Life! This accessory store brings all of these to the table with their designer jewelry and spa products. 444 Central Ave., […]
This weekend’s main event is a certain football game. (Maybe you’ve heard a little something about “Deflategate”?) Fortunately for you, Make It Better has you covered. Whether you’ve decided to invite friends over to watch or plan to cheer at a crowded bar, we created the perfect Super Bowl menu and picked the best restaurants […]
Don’t leave your furry friends off your list! These picks will surely get tails wagging (plus a little something for your favorite animal-lovers). 1. “Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland: Described as “a collection of the timeless lessons we can learn from man’s best friend,” this heartwarming photo book will put a smile on any dog-lover’s face—and remind us of things we sometimes […]
Spring is here—and with it, an urge to shake the cabin fever that’s had you in its grip these last few months. Why not escape to the west side for a few hours? Naperville is just short of an hour’s drive from most northern ‘burbs—and while it boasts more than 142,000 residents, the downtown […]
Even in the age of Kindles and iPads, we still love our independent bookstores. Nothing beats browsing where the staff knows their books and can help you find your next page-turner. Here’s where we go book shopping and the nearest coffee shop to settle in for a latte and a good read. Heaven. The Book […]
My phone rang at 3:30 pm. Right on time. “Hi Ann Marie. This is Jenny Sanford.” It was as if one girlfriend was calling another, rather than the wife of the South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford phoning in for an interview. For a woman who has long craved a quiet life, Sanford has found herself […]
Need help deciphering the OMGs and LOLs? You can pick up a few tips from a professional in the know, as well as from those in the parental trenches with you. Join your friends and neighbors for appetizers, wine and a conversation with Make It Better’s parenting expert, Dr. Meryl Lipton. Make It Better Presents: […]
