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North Shore Spotlight: Road Trips within a Days Drive (or less!)

Spotlight on the North Shore: road trips within a days drive!

Meet a Mom: Meet Robin Taxman from Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga!

Robin is a bright beam of light, whose positive energy jumps right into your heart center.

Meet a Mom: Meet Emily Erickson-White of We’re the Whites!

Emily is a busy bee, completing renovations on her 100-year-old home while curating the perfect nursery for baby #1 due in November!

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: Grief Support with Willow House

This week we are spotlighting Willow House whose mission is to develop and provide supportive services for children, teens and families (“forgotten grievers”) coping with grief and the death of a loved one.

Summer Fun with Ledge Lounger!

Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest partner, Ledge Lounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year! Love ’em!

Best of the Screen for Kids Young and Old! Movies + Series!

Nostalgic Movie Magic! These oldies, but goodies will keep your kiddos entertained through the blustery day and strait into the next!

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...

North Shore Spotlight: Road Trips within a Days Drive (or less!)

North Shore Spotlight: Road Trips within a Days Drive (or less!)

Spotlight on the North Shore: road trips within a days drive!

Drowning Prevention: 5 Things to Know

Drowning Prevention: 5 Things to Know

A water safety expert shares his best advice.

Meet a Mom: Meet Robin Taxman from Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga!

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Meet a Mom: Meet Robin Taxman from Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga!

Robin is a bright beam of light, whose positive energy jumps right into your heart center.

Meet a Mom: Meet Emily Erickson-White of We’re the Whites!

Meet a Mom: Meet Emily Erickson-White of We’re the Whites!

Emily is a busy bee, completing renovations on her 100-year-old home while curating the perfect nursery for baby #1 due in November!

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Meet a Mom: Meet Robin Taxman from Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga!

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Meet a Mom: Meet Robin Taxman from Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga!

Robin is a bright beam of light, whose positive energy jumps right into your heart center.

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👏 Introducing, Spotlight on the North Shore! 👏 Each week we’ll highlight great finds, vetted resources and just plain fun- found on or near North Shore Chicago!

First up, Road Trips! We’re at that point in the summer when camps are ending, but school has yet to begin- and we’re all getting stir crazy! 🚗 Hop in the car and within a days drive you can be in one of these fantastic Midwest gems!

Link in bio for descriptions and links to these fun summer/fall destinations! 👆

A huge thank you to the monthly sponsor of Spotlight on the North Shore, @myfreshskin! Thank you for helping us support communities through the North Shore! ** Mention CNSM for 20% OFF* your first treatment. Offer expires August 31, 2021! **

Wow! Just like that, we’re moving into August t

Wow! Just like that, we’re moving into August this weekend!

August is our favorite month around here! 🌊 The lake is warm enough to swim, the days start cooler and seem to wind down a little easier, we both celebrate birthdays, and the best part, BACK TO SCHOOL is around the corner!

For more weekend ideas, visit our website (link in bio ⬆️)! Lists of parks, playgrounds, pools, and more, plus calendar of events!

Tell us your bucket-list plans you’re going to squeeze in before the end of the summer below! 👇 #sharingiscaring We’ll be hitting the Green Bay Trail this weekend to celebrate #greenbaytrail day with music, food, games and more! Start your Saturday at this fun event, July 31st 8am-12!

#chicagonorthshore #northshoremoms #chicagonorthshoremoms #readyfortheweekend

Back-to-school is quickly approaching! 🍂 Fal

Back-to-school is quickly approaching! 🍂 Fall registration for The Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School is now open!

@balletmakkai has been the Premier Dance School of the North Shore for over 38 years. Irina Makkai originally brought the Russian based Vaganova Ballet Method to the North Shore in 1984, Ballet Makkai offers the finest in dance education with their award winning professional staff, individualized attention, spacious 12,000 square foot facility and multiple performance opportunities.

Owned and operated by mother and daughter duo, Irina Makkai and Lilla Makkai Daniels, Irina Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Progressing Ballet Technique. 👯‍♀️

For Fall Registration visit www.balletmakkai.com for details or call 847-433-1449

#chicagonorthshore #kidsclasses #dance #chicagoballetclass #danceschool #littledancers

What are you having for dinner tonight? Perhaps yo

What are you having for dinner tonight? Perhaps you're in the mood for delicious home-cooked traditional Italian fare 🍝

@mamajojostrattoria is a new virtual restaurant located in the bustling heart of downtown Highwood. Order online for pick up inside of Fresh Cafe located at 320 Green Bay Rd., Highwood.

I (Ellie) was invited to try a few favs and my family agreed that the flavors were was spot on!* My daughter even discovered a new dish she loves with broccoli. Plus, you really can't beat the huge size of those proportions - makes for an excellent dinner for several nights! My favorites were the tomato and beet salad and the beef lasagna - perfect proportion of cheese to sauce. And, of course, no Italian meal is complete without the tiramisu - the sweet coffee was just dripping out. I'm hungry again! See ya, gonna go order 😋

Special: Enjoy $10 off your order of $50 or more. Order here: https://www.mamajojostrattoria.com/

Pictured here is the owner, Bobby Dubin, the nicest man with decades of restauranteering!

*FCC Disclaimer: I was given complimentary food in exchange for my honest opinions.

#chicagonorthshoremoms #cnsmoms #chicagonorthshore #highwood #highwoodillnois #chicagonorthshorerestaurants

Deer Creek Racquet Club is an award-winning facili

Deer Creek Racquet Club is an award-winning facility that offers comprehensive tennis programs for all ages and levels of players to improve their game, stay in shape, and have fun. #ad Fall registration begins August 4, 2021. Check out our fall programs for juniors and adults. 𝕃ⅰ𝕟𝒦 ⅰ𝕟 BⅰO for more information and to register.

@parkdistrictofhighlandpark #parkdistrictofhighlandpark #chicagonorthshoremoms #cnsmoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #highlandparkillinois #chicagonorthshore #tennisforkids #cardiotennis

Night two of the 15th annual Bitter Jester Music F

Night two of the 15th annual Bitter Jester Music Festival is approaching! 💥

Enjoy food, craft beer, wine, and a free concert along with FREE parking, this Friday, July 30th!

@bitterjester_musicfestival is celebrating 15 years and more so, the return to live music! 👏 👏

Hit Downtown Highland Park this Friday & listen to some of the best emerging musicians from across the Midwest. Performers gather from a handful of states, to perform in a competition concert series for prizes and the title of the Grand Champion!

This weeks bands, in alphabetical order:
⁃ 9am (Featured Showcase Solo Artist)
⁃ Beach Street
⁃ Flying Fuzz
⁃ Leo Sclamberg
⁃ Luscia Jane
⁃ Marigold (Featured Showcase Band)
⁃ Miles Music Kid (Special Guest Appearance)
⁃ The Simsons
⁃ Summer Drive

Support the young, support the arts, support local venders @judyspizza @raviniabrewing , @sweethomegelato & @enjoyhighlandpark

#bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

Can you believe it’s the last week of July? 😵

Can you believe it’s the last week of July? 😵Summer is flying by!

Fill your calendars this week with local music art food & fun- before the back-to-school hustle takes over! 👀 Watch for the weekend list coming Thursday!

Link in Bio for links to these events and more on our calendar! ⬆️ Enjoy the week!

Thank you to our sponsor of the weekly calendar, @playgroupnorthshore! We are so appreciative of this local early education center and their support of community events! ❤️

This week’s Meet a Mom spotlight is on the lovel

This week’s Meet a Mom spotlight is on the lovely Highland Park mom of four kids, and creator and owner of Movement Junkies Kid’s Yoga, Robin Taxman (@rbtaxman)! 𝑳ⅰ𝕟𝙠 ⅰ𝕟 BⅰO ⬆️

Learn how Robin’s schooling, personal yoga practice and career path in teaching led her to a zero in on kid’s yoga with a focus driven to enrich lives long-term.

"As a veteran teacher I am able to capture the attention of any group of children and share age-appropriate lessons incorporating themes, literacy, and sensory exploration in an energetic and accessible way so that children are drawn to my classes."

Robin is a bright beam of light, whose positive energy jumps right into your heart center. Welcome, Robin!

Thank you to @marygregorygifford of @gifford_law ⚖️ for your continued support of the Meet a Mom series! Gifford Law is an estate planning firm driven by expertise, transparency, and human connection.

Until next Monday, friends, be well!

“I don’t really know more than what I’ve alr

“I don’t really know more than what I’ve already said and what I’ve said I don’t really know”
- Kristen Wiig, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar 😆

Current situation, my child is swimming in socks 🤷‍♀️ It’s Sunday, and I don’t know much, but I know that means it’s time to relax, decompress, and let the little things go. ☺️ Find your happy today & sail through with it!

If you’re looking to fill the day, stop by the Glencoe Art Fest, or Evanston Sidewalk Sales- or visit our website for more ideas! Link in bio ⬆️

☀️Enjoy! ☀️

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ĭ̈C̆̈

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ĭ̈C̆̈Ĕ̈ C̆̈R̆̈Ĕ̈Ă̈M̆̈!̆̈

There’s nothing that says summer more than a trip to your local ice cream shop! 🍦 We’ve rounded up a few favorites on the North Shore & we’re making it a goal to get a scoop from each before summer ends! We’ve already made a pretty good dent in the list 😉

Share your favorites below to keep the list going! 👇 It’s so easy to get stuck in routine & everyone loves a new stop! 🍨 (I’m partial to being able to add toppings- the more the better!)

Happy indulging friends! 😁

*Side note- “cookies” is not a place. Nope. That’s a “I’m still catching up from touring Disney as an adult for 4 days” mistake. Lol. This gal doesn’t have the fuel to be on the go for 4 days and live to function after.😆

#chicagonorthshore #chicagonorthshoremoms #chicagoicecream #icecream #chicagoeats #northshoreeats

“Hold on! I’m on the phone with Disney again!

“Hold on! I’m on the phone with Disney again!” - Every Parent Attempting to Plan a Disney Vacation

Planning a Disney vacation is WORK! I’m here today taking over Instagram stories to hopefully answer a few questions you may have with Disney Destinations!

I’ll be sharing tips, tricks, but more importantly, first hand knowledge of all that Disney World has to offer this year. TOP 5 TIPS to make your first or next trip truly magical (for the adults too!).

- Resort prices are based on convenience. Disney sticker shock is real, but convenience makes an enormous difference in the quality of your vacation.

- Take a day off. We call this a “resort day”. You need this.

- You can’t do it all in one trip. Don’t try to.

- Don’t take advice from every friend who has visited- Disney evolves! There’s always something new to see and do, and every family is different. A close friend of mine loves BoardWalk Resort, it’s a no for me. Chef Mickey’s is very popular, but I couldn’t leave fast enough! Every one has different tastes- let someone guide you with what might be best for YOU. Which brings me to…

- Use a travel advisor- especially now! Travel has changed in every way, and it’s busier than ever. As an advisor with @glassslipperconcierge I specialize in meticulously planned Disney destinations from first hand experience. Glass Slipper Concierge is a boutique agency with the highest expertise in luxury Disney travel and the only Disney agency affiliated with @virtuosoltd. We plan vacations that parents not only survive, but enjoy and want to take again!

Let me make your vacation easier!
Follow along with me today as I tour Walt Disney World with @glassslipperconcierge . Head to stories as I start the day at the grand dame of resorts, #disneysgrandfloridian, join park besties on a VIP tour, and share tips to make your day easier! Follow me at @takethetriptravelchicago for ongoing tips and contact info! Email: shawn@glassslipperconcierge.com

***added to highlights too!

#glassslipperconcierge #disneyplanning
#GSCdiscoversWDW #chicagoishmoms #chicagomoms #disneytravelspecialist
#tasteepcot #disneyworld50 #takethetriptravelchicago @gscfriends

Most of us have at least one or two areas of the b

Most of us have at least one or two areas of the body that taunt us, am I right? #ad It’s the only thing we see when we look in the mirror! The beauty of technology is that it is ever-changing and always improving & @myfreshskin

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For a limited time enjoy 20% OFF* your PHYSIQ series (5 sessions) when you mention Chicago North Shore. Offer expires August 31, 2021. Visit https://myfreshskin.com/physiq/

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#chicagonorthshoremoms

Have you visited Food Truck Thursday yet in @ravin

Have you visited Food Truck Thursday yet in @raviniadistrict? Come and enjoy various food and drinks from more than a dozen food trucks every week, along with adult beverages from local restaurants, including Abigail's American Bistro and Ravinia Brewing Company every Thursday this summer!

This week, July 22nd kick back in @enjoyhighlandpark and enjoy the sounds of Big Sadie (American Roots) 4:30–5:45 PM and The DB's (Soulful Blues) 6:15–8:15 PM 🎶
+ few trucks to indulge in while taking in the tunes:

-Louie B Fresh: @louiebfresh
-The Fat Shallot: @thefatshallot
-Da Pizza Dude: @dapizzadude
-The Chicago Lunchbox: @chicagolunchbox
-Kona Ice: @konaice
-Culinary Gangster: @culinarygangsterchicago
-Tacos Marios: @tacosmarios
-Happy Lobster: @happylobstertruck

TIPS this week!
-BYO blankets and/or chairs, or dine at one of the many picnic benches in Jens Jensen Park while enjoying the eclectic musical lineup of live music from 4:30 until dusk! Make it extra cozy with pop-up chairs from @gearheads! (weather permitting).

-The train tracks are closed next to the park- if driving, plan ahead!

-Eat ALL the food & dance when you feel the groove! 😉

Enjoy!!

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

This week’s Meet a Mom spotlight is the lovely Evanston mom-to-be, Emily Erickson-White. <<𝕃įṈ𝒦 įṈ 𝑩įᵒ>>

Emily is a busy 🐝 these days, completing renovations on her 100-year-old 🏡, curating the perfect nursery for baby #1 🍼 due in November, documenting all of this via her robust blog called We’re the Whites (@werethewhites_ on Insta), and, of course, growing a tiny human. Don’t miss her great interior design advice and adorable baby bump. Congratulations and welcome, Emily!

Thank you to @marygregorygifford of @gifford_law ⚖️ for your support of the Meet a Mom series! Gifford Law is an estate planning firm driven by expertise, transparency, and human connection.

Until next Monday, friends, be well!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #chicagonorthshore #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #cnsmoms #meetamommonday #evanstonillinois #chicagodesigner #werethewhites

Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest

Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest #partner, @ledgelounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year! Their products are all about making the most of your outdoor space while withstanding heavy wear and tear from families (from teens to toddlers!). Head to the link in our bio for all the details.

#ledgelounger #ledgelife #thelocalmomsnetwork #summerfun #summergames #outdoorliving #outdoorfurniture #poolfurniture #pool #pooltoys #pooldecor #summervibes #madeintheusa

Ready for another fantastic week on the North Shor

Ready for another fantastic week on the North Shore? You bet your *s* you are! Non-stop summer fun continues & we’re here for it!

You can find live music DAILY this week, food trucks and sidewalk sales- and that’s just the start! 💥Link in bio at the top of the page for full calendar of happenings, plus find lists of Farmers Markets, Beaches, Parks, Pools, and so much more across Chicagoland! 👆⬆️👆Save for quick reference and share this post to support your local parks and businesses!

Thank you to our Sponsor of the monthly Calendar, @playgroupnorthshore This early education program is full of creative, sensory play combined with structured learning- creating the right balance for little learners. We appreciate their support of us and the community calendar!

Have a great week friends! ☀️ Soak up that sun we see in the forecast!

#visitlakecounty #chicagoishmoms #localmusicians #familynights #chicagofestivals #chicagobands #livemusic #chicagonorthshore #chicagonorthshoremoms #farmersmarkets #sidewalksale #evanston #winnetka #wilmette #glenview #glencoe #skokie #kenilworth #foodtrucks

Bitter Jester Music Festival 💥. We are thrilled

Bitter Jester Music Festival 💥. We are thrilled to support the up and coming artists in this years Bitter Jester Music Fest! 🙌

Now in it's 15th season, the @bitterjester_musicfestival plays host to some of the best new bands and solo performers from across the Midwest! 🎶 These family-friendly concerts are a great opportunity to listen to budding artist in beautiful downtown Highland Park- and they’re free! (Bonus, parking is free too!) @raviniabrewing, @judyspizza and @sweethomegelato will be dishing out the food and drinks in Port Clinton while you enjoy the shows, Fridays, now through Aug 13th. Don’t miss the first show July 23rd!

Not only a concert, @bitterjester_musicfestival is the Midwest's largest professional music competition for emerging musicians. The competition and concert series is built on a strong foundation of community empowering young performers at a critical time in their social and artistic development. To learn more about this awesome non-profit, visit www.BitterJesterMusic.org

Add these fantastic shows to your summer line up! ☀️ Come for the music, stay for the craft beer & pizza!

Link in bio for more information! ⬆️ 👆⬆️ Bands featured in the video: The Millennials, Leo Sclamberg, The Aden Dalipi Band, Pretoria, Luscia Jane, and Feed the Monkeys

#bitterjestermuscfestival #chicagomusicfestivals #visitlakecounty #chicagoishmoms #onlyinillinois #supportyouthmusic #musiceducation #localmusicians #familynights #chicagofestivals #chicagoband #livemusic #chicagonorthshore #chicagonorthshoremoms

Hi CNSMoms friends! Today we've got a Local Nonpro

Hi CNSMoms friends! Today we've got a Local Nonprofit Spotlight for you. This week we are spotlighting a very special nonprofit based out of Bannockburn, @willowhouseil, whose sole focus is grief support services for children, teens and young adults. <<🔗 in bio⬆️>>

CNSMoms had the honor of hearing from Willow House's founder and retired Executive Director, Stefanie Norris, who tells us how the inception of this life-changing resource began in her living room in 1997, what exactly led her to this idea and the research-backed importance of providing children, teens and young adults with grief support. If you or someone you know is in need of grief support services, please pass this along.

#grief #love #partnerlosssupport #localnonprofit #cnsmoms #griefsupportforchildren #bannockburnil #griefsupportforchildrenandfamilies #griefsupportforchildren #griefsupport #griefsupportforkids

Raise your hand if you’re tired of cooking and p

Raise your hand if you’re tired of cooking and packing lunches! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

Problem solved! We’ve been loving the fresh & healthy meals from @farmersfridge! 🥗 The ultra convenient jars are delish, so quick and easy- and good for you!

Farmers Fridge offers home delivery so you can stock your fridge with ready-to-eat meals for the week, or you can find them on the refrigerated shelves at select #Target and #Jewel-Osco stores across the Chicagoland area.

Pro Tip: The Pesto Pasta Bowl and Greek Yogurt & Granola make for the perfect camp lunch or quick meal between activities for the kiddos! My son couldn’t eat the pasta fast enough!

🌟 Use the code “MOM10” for $10 off your first delivery at delivery.farmersfridge.com. 🌟

#quickandhealthy #farmersfridge #chicagonorthshoremoms #mombreak #nocooking #chicagonorthshore #chicagoishmoms #winnetka #wilmette #evanston #glencoe #glenview #deerfield #skokie #lakeforest #lakebluff #northbrook #northfield #targetfinds #mealdelivery #targetfavorites

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒆 ☀️ 🌊

Toagie Festival in Highwood, sidewalk sales in Winnetka and Wilmette, and so many live performances- both musical and theater! What a week!

If you have littles, check out Miss Jamie’s Farm in Deerfield or the children’s concert in Hubbard Woods, both this afternoon!

Check out the link in bio for our full calendar of events this month! ⬆️ Share this post with friends to get the party started and support local this weekend! 🎉 Have the best week friends!

As always, thank you to our amazing sponsor of the weekly calendar, @playgroupnorthshore! We appreciate these ladies for being so supportive of us and the communities of the North Shore! If you’re looking for early childhood learning, we can’t recommend them enough!

#lifeisbetterontheshore #chicagonorthshoremoms #chicagonorthshore #chicagoishmoms #chicagonorthshore #winnetka #wilmette #evanston #glencoe #glenview #deerfield #skokie #lakeforest #lakebluff #northbrook #northfield

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