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Local Nonprofit Spotlight: C.I.T.Y of Support

When you have a child in therapy, sometimes parents need a little support too.

Celebrating Inauguration Day with Kids!

This years inauguration is going to be filled with many firsts for our nation! Two of the most exciting as moms today are, seeing the first woman Vice President sworn in (this might actually cause a few tears), and the first inaugural celebration for kids! This...

Easy Valentines Day Crafts for Kids

It’s never too early to start making holiday crafts- especial when they’re this cute! The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano gives us a few ideas below to get you started this Valentines season! This story was provided by The Local Moms Network...

Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!

10 years ago, Megan had a full-time job as a catering director for luxury hotels. But with babies just 12 months apart in age she found herself work/life dilema.

11 Ways for Families to Serve on MLK Day 2021

CNSMoms has compiled a list of ways for families to “serve” on MLK Day and any Day, with resources both very near and far.

Teens: Would You Hire You? Job Search and Interview Advice from School2Life’s Susan Newman

Career advice from a professional career counselor… and mom!

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50% Off The Best Of The Bistro Menu at Pinstripes

50% Off The Best Of The Bistro Menu at Pinstripes

Throughout January 2021, each week Pinstripes offers the best of the bistro menu with 50% off featured items. Available for online orders only at Pinstripes.com. *Cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. January 11-17: 50% off all Pastas...

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Local Nonprofit Spotlight: C.I.T.Y of Support

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: C.I.T.Y of Support

When you have a child in therapy, sometimes parents need a little support too.

Easy Valentines Day Crafts for Kids

Easy Valentines Day Crafts for Kids

It’s never too early to start making holiday crafts- especial when they’re this cute! The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano gives us a few ideas below to get you started this Valentines season! This story was provided by The Local Moms Network...

12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January

12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January

Need a few creative options to conquer Dry January? We’ve got 12 tasty options!

Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!

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Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!

10 years ago, Megan had a full-time job as a catering director for luxury hotels. But with babies just 12 months apart in age she found herself work/life dilema.

Fri 22

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 22 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 23 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Sun 24

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 24 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Mon 25

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 25 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Mon 25

FREE Virtual Event: A New Year, A New You: sustainable lifestyle changes

January 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tue 26

SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

January 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Tue 26

School2Life’s Interviewing Skills for Teens: Session 3 – Communicating With Confidence

January 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Tue 26

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Wed 27

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Thu 28

School2Life’s Interviewing Skills for Teens: Session 4 – Become a Competitive Candidate and Bring Yourself To Market

January 28 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Thu 28

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Fri 29

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Sat 30

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 30 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Sun 31

Ice Castles at Geneva National

January 31 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 01

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 1 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 02

SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Feb 02

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 2 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 03

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 3 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 04

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 4 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 05

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 5 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 06

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 6 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 07

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 7 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 08

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 8 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 09

SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

February 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Feb 09

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 9 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Feb 10

Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 10 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 12 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 13 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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Ice Castles at Geneva National

February 14 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Local Events

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Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!

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Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!

10 years ago, Megan had a full-time job as a catering director for luxury hotels. But with babies just 12 months apart in age she found herself work/life dilema.

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Hi friends! 👋🏼 If you've been following CNSM

Hi friends! 👋🏼 If you've been following CNSMoms for some time now, you know that we're all about lifting up the communities we live in. If you're new to CNSMoms, welcome!

From time to time we highlight a local nonprofit with the goal of providing support for anyone who needs it, or who simply wishes to support it. ♥️ Today we are featuring C.I.T.Y. of Support, whose unique mission is: “To create a dynamic community, both online and in person, that supports all families navigating the needs of their child in therapy.”
This mission really spoke to us as moms. When you have a child who has been labeled as “different” in one way or another, sometimes it’s the parents who need as much support & love as the children going through therapies, regardless of diagnosis.

CNSMoms spoke with pediatric speech-language pathologist, Founder and Board Chair, Beth Deiter about the fruition of this important cause and who it serves! 🔗 Link in bio for more about @cityofsupport!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #cityofsupport #therapyparents #speechtherapy #arlingtonheights #arlingtonheightsmoms #supportforparentsofspecialneedskids #supportforparents

What a cool skill/language to learn! Did you know

What a cool skill/language to learn! Did you know that at @schoolofrock kids AND grownups can take rock lessons? Flexible 1:1 private lessons combined with group jam in-person and virtual are month-to-month. Mention CNSMoms for $50 off your first month at @highwood_schoolofrock and @evanston_schoolofrock locations only. Visit Schoolofrock.com today 🎸 🥁 🎙 🎶

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #schoolofrockhighwood #kidswhojam #rockinkids #highwoodillinois #evanstonillinois #sponsored

“I’m Speaking” -Madam Vice President

Ellie’s little girl drew this amazing photo last night when talking about what today means. Is there anything more inspiring for little people across the nation?! ♥️

This year‘s inauguration is going to be filled with many firsts! 🌟 A few of the most exciting for us as moms today are- we now have the most racially diverse cabinet in history, seeing the first woman vice president sworn in (this may actually cause a few tears!) and the first inaugural celebration for kids!

The exchange of power is likely tough for kiddos to understand so we’ve put together a few resources and activities to check out with your littles- and don’t miss the live celebration at 9 AM with host Kiki Palmer! ✨ LINK IN BIO!
#bethechange #itstartsathome

♥️ It’s never too early for holiday crafts-

♥️ It’s never too early for holiday crafts- especially when they’re this cute! 💌

The Local Moms Network contributor @fromscratchwithmaria gives us a few adorable ideas and step by step directions- now on the blog! ✈️♥️🍬

💌 Have you ordered Valentine’s yet? Tell us where to find cute options below! ⬇️🗣

🔗Link in bio for full post!

It's Monday and a brand new Meet a Mom feature is

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” -Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we celebrate the ultra wise Martin Luther King Jr. ✨ May his vision and words remind us today and everyday to keep thinking, doing and moving forward.♥️

✨Art work is from the talented @sophieandlili ✨ If you would like to celebrate at home, check out calendar for links to virtual events today! Link in bio.

Yes, it is possible for your teen or college stude

Yes, it is possible for your teen or college student to find a job during the pandemic! But - they have to know how to put their very best foot forward. Register for livestream career workshops conducted by @school2life link in bio 👆🏼
Workshops available:

1) January 19th: Session 1: Professional You – Put Your Best Work Forward: Figure out what you want to do and how to get an opportunity doing it!
2) January 21st: Session 2: The Necessary Tactics & Strategies to Navigating Your Internship and Job Search: Packaging yourself to go to market and get offers!
3) January 26th: Session 3: Communicating With Confidence: Create competitive resumes, cover letters and networking docs.
4) January 28th: Session 4: Become a Competitive Candidate and Bring Yourself To Market: Necessary tactics and strategies to execute a successful search and build a proactive professional network.

For more information about these workshops and registration links visit: https://bit.ly/CNSmSchoo2Life or head over to that link in our bio.

#sponsored #chicagonorthshoremoms #school2life

11 Ways for Families to Serve on MLK Day 2021! O

11 Ways for Families to Serve on MLK Day 2021!

On MLK Day (a.k.a. National Day of Service), we honor Dr. King’s legacy through service projects while addressing pressing community needs. CNSMoms has compiled a list of ways to "serve" on MLK Day and any Day, with resources both very near and far! 🔗Link in bio!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #MLKDay2021 #mlkdayofservice

🧑‍🍳Join celebrity Chef Michael Kornick and

🧑‍🍳Join celebrity Chef Michael Kornick and @wearelasagnalove for a virtual event that supports families in need in your own community! 🙌 Get involved from your kitchen & become a “Lasana Mama”!

Lasagna Love, a national grassroots movement of kindness that connects neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery, has teamed up with acclaimed Chicago chef and restaurateur Michael Kornick to present a virtual “cook-and-deliver” event!

Join him Monday, January 18, 2021 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. CST., alignined with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national day of service, encouraging all Americas to volunteer to improve their communities. 🥰 Chef Michael will guide attendees step-by-step through the creation of world-class lasagna. 🥖 The resulting pans of pasta will then be delivered to community members in need, courtesy of volunteers from nationwide grassroots movement, Lasagna Love! ♥️ Now that’s neighborly love on a whole new level!
🌟🔗LINK IN BIO FOR SIGN UP INFO!

📖 It’s FRIDAY Favs babes! ♥️ This week we

📖 It’s FRIDAY Favs babes! ♥️ This week we’re celebrating our favorite children’s books featuring Martin Luther King Jr!

One plus of remote learning is listening in on some of the awesome lessons our little ones are learning at school.📚This week we’ve heard some wonderful books teachers have read celebrating the late & great MLK & wanted to share, along with a few from our own shelves♥️ (We are the Change is a very favorite- the illustrations are gorgeous and it highlights so many uplifting voices through history)

⭐️”Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” -Martin Luther King Jr ⭐️

📖Find these and more at local book stores like @bookedevanston @lf_bookstore @the_book_stall
Reading is not canceled! 😉

✨If you’d like to celebrate MLK day at home, check our calendar for virtual events happening this weekend! 🗓 Link in bio! 🔗

GIVEAWAY! 🍏🍌🍓🥝🥕🥑 One lucky famil

GIVEAWAY! 🍏🍌🍓🥝🥕🥑 One lucky family will win a giant supply of a variety of @gogosqueez products including smoothieZ and yogurtZ just to name a few. I mean we're talking at least 60 pouches here!

Here's how to enter:

1. FOLLOW @gogosqueez
2. FOLLOW @chicago_north_shore_moms
3. LIKE this photo
4. COMMENT on your family’s favorite GoGo SqueeZ pouch and flavor!
5. BONUS ENTRIES just tag 1 friend!

The mini print: This Instagram giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. This giveaway is hosted by CNSMoms, LLC and GoGo squeeZ. The giveaway begins Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 6pm CST and ends January 19, 2021 @ 9pm CST. Must reside on or near the North Shore, 18+

Feeling like you’ll never sleep well again? 😴

Feeling like you’ll never sleep well again? 😴 We hear you! That’s why we teamed up with Hello Sleepyhead with the opportunity to attend her sleep seminar, at no charge!

Like many parents, Janelle Drew, mother of 4 and founder of Hello Sleepyhead, knows exactly what it feels like to be a tired, new parent with a sleep challenge. 💤 After her first child was born and didn't sleep, it affected every aspect of her life, relationships and health. She got help, & it changed everything.

After realizing the dramatic difference quality sleep can make in ones life, she decided to continue her training and become a sleep consultant. 🛌 Now Janelle wants to spread the message of sleep importance & support tired parents like she was!

⭐️ Hello Sleepyhead to offering CNSM followers her ‘My Favorite Sleep Tips Seminar’ for FREE via zoom! ⭐️

Join her on January 21st, 8:30pm central to learn all things baby sleep & ask her your biggest sleep questions. You WILL sleep again♥️💤🙌

🔗Link in bio for more info & seminar sign up! Space is limited, so don’t wait! (Once you sign up, the zoom link will be sent to your email).
#momssupportingmoms 👊🏼

Gotta love a good scrunchie! 🙌 Here’s to hop

Gotta love a good scrunchie! 🙌 Here’s to hoping we’re sliding into more comfortable days ahead!

*Send us a photo of your topknot to share- we know you have one;) #momsunite

#topknotlife #everydayisscrunchieday #happyhumpday #momlife #chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #scrunchies #covidcasual

Calling all teens & college students… Would U hi

Calling all teens & college students… Would U hire U?

NOW is the opportune time to put your best work forward and to start the intern/job search process for Spring/Summer 2021. Stop at the link on our bio page 👆🏼to get a few free pointers from local mom and CEO of @school2life then register your child for job search workshops. Don't just get a job, get a life! 💥

#sponsored #chicagonorthshoremoms #school2life #thelocalmomsnetwork #careerworkshop

Did you know that the North Shore now has it's ver

Did you know that the North Shore now has it's very own @ultimateninjas North Shore? Well, likely not yet since they opened their doors just a few months ago. They are SERIOUS about their COVID protocols.
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Head to the CNSMoms website to learn more about the many programs Ultimate Ninjas has to offer for the whole family, safely!⁣ 💪🏻💥learn more at the link on our bio page.
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American Ninja Warrior Nation is on it's 13th season and the Ultimate Ninja Family has 5 gyms in a few years! The American Ninja Warriors that lead the gyms are great role models and the obstacles focus on teamwork, staying positive and perseverance. ⁣
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Ultimate Ninjas gyms are located in Libertyville, the North Shore, Chicago, Naperville and St. Louis! Contact your local spot today! Contact information in the article on https://chicagonorthshoremoms.com/
Mention CNSM and receive your first class free and a 14 day free ULTIFIT trial!

#sponsored #ultimateninjas #ultifit #adultfitness #kidfitness #birthdayparties #personaltraining #obstaclecourse #americanninjawarrior #libertyville #naperville #northshore #glenview #libertyvilleareamoms #thelocalmomsnetwork

New year, new week, new day- every sunrise is a ch

New year, new week, new day- every sunrise is a chance for a new you! ☀️

We launched our wellness guide last week within the same hour of the attacks on the capital- How’s that for ironic? 😦 That said, we could all use a little wellness in our lives right now & want to be sure you didn’t miss it!♥️ 🔗Link in bio for full guide!🔗

So we’re calling this a re-do!👊🏼 Each day we have the chance to make it better than the last, and that’s what this guide is all about! 🧘‍♀️ Check out our favorite local sources for all things wellness. 🌞 Massage, yoga, esthetics, meditation, floating, salt therapy, clean beauty products- you name it, we covered it! 🧼 Self care is important Mama!

Special thank you to our ultra kind sponsor @playgroupnorthshore for their support. ♥️ Our communities grow stronger by lifting each other up when needed & we appreciate Playgroup contributing to that goal! 🌟 (PS- we’re calling Playgroup wellness too because when parents have a break & their kiddos are thriving, that’s the best mental wellness out there😉)

Did we miss something you love wellness related? Drop a comment & fill us in! 🌟

🔗Link in bio for full guide!🔗

Yep! CNSMoms has a brand new Meet a Mom feature an

Yummers! 50% Off The Best Of The Bistro Menu at @p

Yummers! 50% Off The Best Of The Bistro Menu at @pinstripesbbb, all locations (ours' is Northbrook by The Glen). If you follow us on stories, you likely saw that Ellie recently picked up a feast for her family and it was soooooo goooood! Throughout January 2021, each week https://pinstripes.com/ offers the best of the bistro menu with 50% off featured items: 🥘 🥗 🍲

January 11-17: 50% off all Pastas (Individual and Family); January 18-24: 50% off all Entree Salads; January 25-31: 50% off all Chef Entrees (excludes Braised Short Ribs. Order here: https://pinstripes.com/

Bon appetite!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #pinstripesbbb #curbsidepickup🚗🚙 #curbsidepickup #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime

✨🌊GIVEAWAY🌊✨ When we came across artist

✨🌊GIVEAWAY🌊✨
When we came across artist @tedglasoe ‘s beautiful photography we had to share. 📸 Lake Michigan is such a big part of our happiness + wellness when living in the North Shore and really, one of the main reasons most of us settled here. We visit just about daily, even through the winter (like the photo above from this week!) ❄️ What a generous and wonderful surprise when he in turn reached out and offered to give one of his gorgeous photographs to one of our followers! ✨

We ♥️ that part of his mission is to bring awareness to protecting this big, beautiful body of water we’re so fortunate to have lining our shores. 🌊 Learn more about this local artist and check out his work in the link in our bio!

🌟 TO ENTER TO WIN 🌟 the gorgeous photograph on the next slide, simply fill out the form at the link in our bio🔗 (WINNER ANNOUNCED Jan 18th)🌟

This month you can find Teds Glasoe’s work at the below local businesses!
📸 Currently Showing- 1100 @1100florence & @backlotcoffee
📸 Upcoming- @evanstonartcenter, January 17th - February 14th

❄️As soon as those fluffy, magical snowflakes

❄️As soon as those fluffy, magical snowflakes hit the ground, our kids are ready to hit the hills! ⛄️ We’ve put together a list of local sledding spots with enough variety to get you through the winter! ✨

❄️Bonus- we added age recommendations to save you time! 🔗link in bio!

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