Do you feel wasteful throwing away wrapping paper? Do you despise gift wrapping, with the tape crumples and disappearing scissors? Well does Skokie School sixth-grader Jonny Ornstein have the answer for you. Introducing Vrapper, a new way to wrap using reusable fabric lined with velcro strips. “You can unattach it and reuse it,” Ornstein explained, […]
Tucked snugly into a front corner of historic Winnetka building The Laundry, Fizz & Pop Soda Shop transmits a comforting aura through its large windows that recalls an old-fashioned candy store and soda fountain that once occupied every downtown corridor. Owner Leigh Anne Beath said that she wanted to create a welcoming space with the […]
Biographies are marketed as enlightening accounts of influential and captivating people. But when Sarah Churchwell, a New Trier High School alumna, read a biography to learn more about the tragic death of icon Marilyn Monroe, she did not feel enlightened. So she read another one. And another one. Each one told a different story, and […]
Lynn Bergersen was given the special nickname of “Momsy” by her grandchildren, and though she passed away in October 2019, Momsy lives on thanks to her daughters. The two sisters opened Momsy’s, a new cafe that sits along Green Bay Road in Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods Design District, this month to pay tribute to their late […]
One thing that hasn’t changed during the pandemic is Winnetka’s reputation for high-end fashion and shopping. When you’re ready to hit the stores, check out these chic hotspots. Valentina566 Chestnut St., Winnetka View this post on Instagram A post […]
Most products are just a click away, sure, but there’s no replacement for the in-person shopping experience, especially when you’re shopping for your home and need to see colors and textures in person. Winnetka and Northfield’s house and home boutiques offer an engaging and tactile shopping experience, personalized customer service and one-of-a-kind products at all […]
Fitness centers were hit especially hard by the pandemic but thanks to perseverance and intense disinfection methods some workout sites are bringing back clients and returning to normalcy. Temperature checks, class size limits, hospital-grade disinfectants and virus-killing UVC light are some of the tools in place to allow customers to resume their workout routines. And […]
Make It Better Media Group proudly teamed up with the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce to produce this year’s chamber community guide. The 2021 guide is packed with useful information about schools, arts & culture, recreation, civic groups, local government, services and more. There are also helpful hints on where to shop and dine. On the […]
New breakwaters, a boardwalk, and other upgrades are complete, and Winnetka’s Lloyd Beach will be ready for boaters this summer. One of five beaches in the Winnetka Park District, Lloyd Beach has undergone a major facelift over the past year. The breakwaters have helped bring back the beach and boat launch, which are schedule to […]
If there were ever a time to invest in your dream home, it’s during a pandemic. Despite the easing of some restrictions this summer, most of us are still spending an unprecedented amount of time at home. With limitations on beaches, public pools, and even trips to the lake if you’re headed over the border […]
