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Summer Ready Recipes with Girl and the Kitchen!

Summer Recipes from Mila Furman, private chef and creator of the locally renowned blog and boutique catering company, Girl and the Kitchen!

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten After A Year Home?

After as year home is your child Kindergarten ready? Carol Siqueira, owner and operator of Kiddie Academy® of Glenview is here to help answering some frequently asked questions.

Meet a Mom: Lila Limon of Squeeze de Citron!

Meet Lila Lemon, founder of the perfect summer bag, Squeeze de Citron!

If You’ve Never Heard of Juneteenth, You Are Not Alone.

There are a multitude of stories of Black history that often go untold. Juneteenth and the history around it, is one of them.

North Shore Public Pools & Splash Pads by North Shore Town!

CNSMoms has you covered with this comprehensive list of public pools and splash pads from Skokie to Lake Bluff and all of the North Shore towns in between.

North Shore Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Ballet Arts

We had the pleasure of speaking with Executive Director (and mom), Maliwan Diemer, about what makes this 35 year old professional dance program so unique!

Around Town

NS Realtor Guide

NS Realtor Guide

Looking for the perfect realtor who gets you, how hard it is to sell, what you're trying to buy and what your end goal is? Check out our vetted North Shore realtor guide of local realtor mamas just like that! Good luck with everything and drop us a line to let us know...

Summer Ready Recipes with Girl and the Kitchen!

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Summer Ready Recipes with Girl and the Kitchen!

Summer Recipes from Mila Furman, private chef and creator of the locally renowned blog and boutique catering company, Girl and the Kitchen!

North Shore Public Pools & Splash Pads by North Shore Town!

North Shore Public Pools & Splash Pads by North Shore Town!

CNSMoms has you covered with this comprehensive list of public pools and splash pads from Skokie to Lake Bluff and all of the North Shore towns in between.

Meet a Mom: Meet Interior Design Guru Jen Morrow!

Meet a Mom: Meet Interior Design Guru Jen Morrow!

The Winnetka-based interior design guru specializes in residential commissions and custom furniture. Get to know Jen!

North Shore Nonprofit Spotlight: Navigating Sensory Overload with Twenty-One Senses

North Shore Nonprofit Spotlight: Navigating Sensory Overload with Twenty-One Senses

This week we are spotlighting Twenty-One Senses whose mission is to support families with sensory-sensitive children by providing online resources, community, and coaching.

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Model Railroad Garden at Chicago Botanic

May 8 - October 1

Mon 21

Brookfield Zoo’s Dinosaurs Everywhere!

May 11 - September 6

Mon 21

Butterflies & Blooms

May 29 - July 31

Mon 21

Hidden Creek Aquatic Park

May 29 - August 31

Tue 22

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 22 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 23

Ravinia Farmer’s Market

June 23 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wed 23

Northbrook Farmers Market 2021

June 23 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed 23

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 23 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu 24

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 24 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 25

2021 Lake Bluff Farmers Market

June 25 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 25

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 25 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 25

Little Beans Evanston Drive-In

June 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat 26

Deerfield Farmers Market 2021

June 26 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat 26

Evanston Farmers Market

June 26 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 26

Green City Farmers Market

June 26 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 26

Pride in the Park Chicago

June 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat 26

Wilmette French Market

June 26 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 26

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 26 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sun 27

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 2021

June 27 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sun 27

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 27 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 30

Ravinia Farmer’s Market

June 30 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wed 30

Northbrook Farmers Market 2021

June 30 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jul 02

2021 Lake Bluff Farmers Market

July 2 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jul 03

Deerfield Farmers Market 2021

July 3 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jul 03

Evanston Farmers Market

July 3 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Jul 03

Green City Farmers Market

July 3 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Jul 03

Wilmette French Market

July 3 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Jul 04

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 2021

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Jul 04

Maxwell Street Market

July 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jul 07

Ravinia Farmer’s Market

July 7 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Summer Ready Recipes with Girl and the Kitchen!

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Summer Ready Recipes with Girl and the Kitchen!

Summer Recipes from Mila Furman, private chef and creator of the locally renowned blog and boutique catering company, Girl and the Kitchen!

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Today's Monday spotlight in honor of Father's Day

Today's Monday spotlight in honor of Father's Day is Lake Forest Father of four, Founder and CEO of @pinstripesbbb, Dale Schwartz. Pinstripes is HQ to bowling, bocce, private events and excellent bistro-quality catering (and oh, those weekend brunches are delish!) There are 13 Pinstripes locations across the country, and seven more in the works. Take a guess at which one was the first... 👏🏼 Read the full interview of this awesome boss ➡ 𝕃ⅈ𝔫𝑘 ⅈ𝔫 𝐵ⅈO ⬆ 🎳

Mary Gifford is the owner and sole estate plan att

Mary Gifford is the owner and sole estate plan attorney of @gifford_law. The lovely North Shore mom of three littles gives great advice and important reasons why you should not delay this necessary family task. #ad And when family dynamics change, you have more kids, etc... it's time to update! Here are six times when you should update that estate plan:

1) You're having your first child.
2) You're thinking about divorce.
3) Your divorce is final.
4) Your beneficiary develops creditor or substance abuse problems.
5) Your named executors or beneficiaries die.
6) New legislation is passed.

For even more instances, head over to @gifford_law and give her a follow for fresh updates and on topic comedic relief as well! Thanks, Mary!

Happy Father’s Day to our ❤️ And happy Fathe

Happy Father’s Day to our ❤️ And happy Father’s Day to all the dadas out there - near and far, present and in our hearts.

#chicagonorthshoremoms #cnsmoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #celebratefathers #northshorechicagomoms

June 19th has long been recognized as a day of cel

June 19th has long been recognized as a day of celebration for many Black Americans. Despite its vast importance, the details behind Juneteenth's origin has been largely excluded from the general history lessons that most of us are taught in school. Constant attempts have been and continue to be made to bury historical events that have shaped the American landscape for Black Americans. The essay written by Highland Park mom and author @authorjaneaharris, “If You Have Never Heard of Juneteenth, You Are Not Alone” outlines why it is imperative that we all do our part to advocate for an accurate and inclusive retelling of American history.

<<🔗in bio⬆️>>

Thank you, Janea 🖤 #blacklivesmatter #juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #chicagonorthshoremoms

Who’s ready for the weekend?🙋‍♀️ Market

Who’s ready for the weekend?🙋‍♀️ Markets, art & music await!
Have a good one Friends!

Have an event approaching, let us know!

Grilling for Fathers Day? 🔥Mila Furman, private

Grilling for Fathers Day? 🔥Mila Furman, private chef and creator of the locally renowned blog and boutique catering company, @girlandthekitchen is sharing summer ready recipes!

Mila recently launched her masterclass, The 4-Step Cooking Method, in which she encourages her students to combat their fears of cooking. The courses center around technique, taste, and efficiency, rather than a specific recipe. “My goal with this masterclass is to combat the common misconception that cooking is stressful or scary,” says Furman. “Too often, I hear people worried about a step of a recipe, or frustrated that they don’t have enough time to cook a healthy meal. With my masterclass, cut the 10 hours (on average) they currently spend cooking each week down to 3, allowing them to focus on the things they love most.” Sounds exactly like what every parent needs to master!🍴

Catch up with this dynamic, busy chef and mom, plus the full recipes & instructions for Bourbon Peach Chipotle BBQ Chicken, Baja Style Mexican Hot Dogs, and for desert, Macerated Summer Berry Salad on our blog now! LINK IN BIO 🍗 🍻 🌭

We’re all about Dad this week! So many great ch

We’re all about Dad this week! So many great choices to make the Dad in your lives feel special!

For more calendar events and happenings this week, visit the link in bio!

Thank you to our sponsor of the our monthly calendar @playgroupnorthshore! We appreciate these lovely ladies for supporting the North Shore community! ♥️ If you have a little one in your life ready for early learning, we can’t say enough great things about Playgroup North Shore. They truly enjoy what they do and it shows!

Happy #humpday friends!

This time of year marks preschool graduation for m

This time of year marks preschool graduation for many families and they’ll soon be taking that next exciting step into Kindergarten. 🎓After a year of social and learning gaps, is your child Kindergarten ready?

Carol Siqueira, owner and operator of @kiddieacademyofglenview, shares answers to frequently asked questions for the Kindergarten set along with sharing a few summer reading suggestions to ease kiddos (and parents 😉) anxiety.📚

Link in bio ⬆️ for full feature with Carol and helpful tips to set you and your little one up for a successful year of Kindergarten!

Questions regarding older kiddos learning gaps? She can help with that too! Kiddie Academy of Glenview offers a summer camp designed to keep learning fun this summer! Reach out for more information by calling 847-729-6200, or by emailing glenview@kiddieacademy.net

#learninggaps #summerlearning #learningisfun #chicagoishmoms #chicagonorthshore

It’s Monday and that means it’s time to meet a

This Father’s Day, celebrate all the dads with q

This Father’s Day, celebrate all the dads with quality time at @pinstripesbbb! This year’s Father’s Day brunch menu items, priced at $29 ($31 for San Mateo location), feature exciting all-you-can-eat BBQ selections, including Pesto Chicken, Balsamic BBQ Ribs, Grilled Corn on the Cob, House made Mac & Cheese, Parmesan Potato Chips, and Fresh Watermelon Slices. #ad You can also enjoy the new spring dishes, featuring an Egg White Omelet, a Lobster & Egg Bruschetta, Steak & Eggs, Chicken & Waffles, and a Smoked Salmon Flatbread.

Relax with dad and enjoy bottomless Mimosas or our Signature Bloody Mary’s at great prices. Dad may also enjoy a game or two at our bowling or bocce lane to make his special day even more fun! Make a reservation at Pinstripes.com.

Enjoying Father’s Day at home? We have a great catering menu and will deliver to you. Contact our Local Catering Sales office or place your orders at https://pinstripes.com/

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #fathersday2021 #pinstripesbbb #pinstripesbbbnorthbrook #northbrookilinois #cnsmoms #fathersdaygrilloff

Want to get out of dodge and need a tiny nudge? Sh

Want to get out of dodge and need a tiny nudge? Shawn, our resident travel guru, has created a really awesome section on our website listed under Guides called Travel Recs!

<<🔗in bio ⬆️>> to view details about destinations from Florida to Mexico and a bunch of midwest locations easy for a drive! She can give you recommendations from where to stay to where to eat, and what to do with the kids, of course.

Happy trails!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #midwestdestinations #travelguide #travelrecs #puremichgan #disneytriptips

Get to know Dawn, Deerfield mom of 3 behind @sasha

Get to know Dawn, Deerfield mom of 3 behind @sashagracedesigns!

“My passion has always been jewelry and jewelry design, which lead me to starting this business. I named my company after my daughter Sasha Grace, we both shared a love for creating.

When we launched in 2017 I was making handmade gemstone bracelets, and a local boutique asked If I would do a trunk show, which was when Sasha Grace Designs was officially born.

I have since then expanded my line and carry unique, trendy and timeless classic pieces. My jewelry line is known for quality. Most of our pieces are sterling silver, gold over sterling,14k gold filled, and 14k rose gold filled. I believe in jewelry that will last and not be disposable.

Hopefully, one day when Sasha is ready to go into the business world, she will be my business partner.”

Thanks for sharing Dawn!
#momssupportingmoms #womenownedbusiness #mompreneur #thelocalmomsnetwork

𝕎0𝕎! We've got another summer list just for

𝕎0𝕎! We've got another summer list just for you: North Shore Public Pools & Splash Pads by North Shore Town! ⛲️💧🏖 I've lived on the North Shore for 10 years now and I admit that I learned about pools and splash pads that I didn't know about while doing this search!

<<🔗in our bio ⬆️>>

So, whether you’re new to town, or you simply would like to venture outside of your town pool, CNSMoms has you covered with this awesome list of public pools and splash pads from Evanston and Skokie to Lake Bluff and Waukegan, and all of the North Shore towns in between.

Save this post and please share it with your friends and family, your support means so much!

* Children should never be left unattended in a pool. We always recommend an adult be present at all times and swim safety is taken into account. Check our resource guide for swim lessons and safety guides here (insert link). Have a fun and safe summer, happy splishing & splashing!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #chicagonorthshore #northshorechicago #northshorechicagomoms #chicagonorthshorerealtor #chicagosummer #cnsmoms

Meet new local business owner Jamie Silverman! J

Meet new local business owner Jamie Silverman!

Jamie is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of @thelittlespeechclinic , a pediatric private speech therapy practice located in Glencoe. The Little Speech Clinic is dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential whether it's helping kids say their first words, improve social language skills, articulate speech sounds, or anything in between. Each session is individualized to best support each child's specific skills, aiming to make therapy a fun and enjoyable experience that is also effective!

Jamie opened her practice in June 2020 out of the desire to deliver the highest quality of care to her clients. She wanted to create a business where she could give each and every one of her clients the time and energy they deserve. As soon as a client walks through the door, she is fully dedicated to forming a strong relationship with them and their family and will do everything she can to help them achieve their speech and language goals.

If you have any concerns regarding your child's speech and language development, reach out to Jamie at 847-350-9093!

Dance your way into this Local Nonprofit Spotlight

Dance your way into this Local Nonprofit Spotlight with @chicagoballetarts! CBA's mission is to provide a structured, affordable ballet program with high professional standards. We had the pleasure of speaking with Artistic and Executive Director (and mom), Maliwan Diemer, about what makes this 35 year old pre-professional dance program so unique, and her personal background as a dancer with world-renowned teachers Violette Verdy, Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. She briefly touches on summer camp sessions and ongoing class options with which you can get your dancer involved and expands on the importance of diversity and equity in the dance community! Welcome, Maliwan!

Read more about Chicago Ballet Arts <<🔗in bio ⬆️>>

Thank you to our Local Nonprofit Spotlight Sponsor, @luriechildrens, for connecting a voice from our local nonprofits to our local communities!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #chicagoballetarts #evanston #evanstonballet #chicagoballet #chicagononprofit #preprofessionalballet

Summer break! 💤 It was a no alarm wake up, coff

This week, on the gorgeous North Shore! Summer i

This week, on the gorgeous North Shore!

Summer is in full swing! Dive into fresh produce and drive-in for a movie;) 🍿 What are your plans this week? 🗣 If you know of a great event or happening, drop a comment below so we can spread the word!

Check the link in bio to the full calendar for more ideas this week! ⬆️ (Side note- it’s clearly been a long few days with the kids home 24/7 and I really blundered Deerfield above😳🤪😆. Sorry Deerfield!)

Thank you to our sponsor of the monthly calendar, @playgroupnorthshore! We ♥️ these generous, creative women and are so appreciative of their support of the North Shore communities!

#northshorechicago #thelocalmomsnetwork #community #chicagoishmoms #chicagoland #familyevents

Giveaway with the super tasty @wildfirerest! Tre

Giveaway with the super tasty @wildfirerest!

Treat Dad to his Wildfire favorites and let us do the grilling this Father's Day! Winner will receive dinner for two! (valued at $150).

TO ENTER
-must follow both @wildfirerest & @chicago_north_shore_moms

-comment with your dads favorite dish!

-Tag a friend!

⭐️⭐️ For bonus entries, tag more friends in additional comments (each must be a new comment)

-That’s it! Good luck!

*Wildfire will be open from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, serving their regular dinner menu all day. Reservations and carry-out pre-orders are recommended. Winner receives Dinner for two, valued at $150. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram, must be 18 to win and must live in the Chicagoland area. Winner will be chosen at random via an app on Friday, June 11.

This week’s Meet a Mom spotlight is the lovely a

This week’s Meet a Mom spotlight is the lovely and talented Winnetka mom of two, Jen Morrow, owner and principal of @jenmarie_interiors. The interior design guru specializes in residential commissions and custom furniture. Jen credits her mom, husband and very first client for her success. Welcome, Jen!

Read the full interview and be prepared for the HGTV-style photos!
<< link in bio ⬆️ >>

A very special thank you to our Meet a Mom Sponsor, @gifford_law! The Lake Forest mama of three, @marygregorygifford, owns and operates a solo Estate Planning firm and is truly one of the most warm and friendly peeps you'll encounter. Reach out with your questions about this dreaded topic. She'll walk you through it.

Until next Monday, friends, be well!

Soakin’ in every second this last weekend before

Soakin’ in every second this last weekend before summer schedule madness begins!

Are you a camp all summer or a mix of activities? Long vacas away or do you take full advantage of summer on the North Shore? We want to know! 🗣⬇️ Comment below with what you’re most looking forward to this summer!

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