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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!

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!

Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Artist & Event Planner Ellie Nottoli!

Ellie tells us how her modern lifestyle brand began and what keeps her ticking!

3 Easy July 4th Desserts!

Easy 4th of July Recipes From Around the Web!

Top Tips for Hosting at Home from Tend2You!

With gatherings back in full swing there’s no better time to plan an event! Tend2You has you covered with tips to set you up for party success!

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 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!

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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.

Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Artist & Event Planner Ellie Nottoli!

Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Artist & Event Planner Ellie Nottoli!

Ellie tells us how her modern lifestyle brand began and what keeps her ticking!

Sat 12

Model Railroad Garden at Chicago Botanic

May 8 - October 1

Sat 12

Brookfield Zoo’s Dinosaurs Everywhere!

May 11 - September 6

Sat 12

Butterflies & Blooms

May 29 - July 31

Sat 12

Hidden Creek Aquatic Park

May 29 - August 31

Sun 13

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 2021

June 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Tue 15

Tots-N-Tunes Featuring Laura Doherty @ Takiff Center Glencoe

June 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wed 16

Ravinia Farmer’s Market

June 16 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wed 16

Northbrook Farmers Market 2021

June 16 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 18

2021 Lake Bluff Farmers Market

June 18 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 18

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 18 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat 19

Deerfield Farmers Market 2021

June 19 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat 19

Evanston Farmers Market

June 19 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 19

Green City Farmers Market

June 19 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 19

Wilmette French Market

June 19 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sat 19

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 19 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sun 20

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 2021

June 20 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sun 20

Maxwell Street Market

June 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sun 20

Father’s Day Grill Fest @ Pinstripes

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun 20

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 20 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sun 20

Father’s Day Mini Golf Tournament

June 20 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun 20

Father’s Day Pizza Party Class (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver)

June 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sun 20

Marlins @ Cubs 1:20pm

June 20 @ 1:20 pm - 5:00 pm

Sun 20

Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Dad

June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sun 20

Sliders & Shakes Class (Ages 6-13 Family)

June 20 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Sun 20

ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL @ North Shore Center, Skokie

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Mon 21

Around the World on Central Street – Evanston

June 21 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

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

Local Events

Meet a Mom: Meet Interior Design Guru Jen Morrow!

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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!

Meet A Mom

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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!

Don’t forget the sunscreen and snacks… and towel! Happy splishing and sploshing!

#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!

It’s This or That with @kekicannon! This creat

It’s This or That with @kekicannon!

This creative local mom doesn’t stop! Stager turned broker, she puts a stylish twist on everything- even client outreach! (Scroll & be impressed) We love her crisp, simple aesthetic & are thrilled to share more about Keki!

#momssupportingmoms #womensupportingwomen #thelocalmomsnetwork #stylishmom #chicagonorthshore

Got some down time to plan? Check out CNSMoms' sup

Got some down time to plan? Check out CNSMoms' super helpful North Shore resource lists that can help you plan what to do with the kids. From North Shore playgrounds and beaches, to skate parks and Chicagoland animal sanctuaries, we've done the research for you, and we've got you covered! These lists are vetted by us, your CNSMoms curators (and moms), based on our personal research with a little help from our kids, of course! Save this post and please share it with your friends and family, your support means so much!

<< link in bio>> for all of the helpful links! Just in case, we've also listed those links ⬇️

Beaches/Parks/Skate: http://bit.ly/CNSmOutdoors

Animal Sanctuaries/Petting Zoos: https://bit.ly/CNSmLocalZoos

Travel guides: http://bit.ly/CNSmTravel

More resources from A - Z: https://chicagonorthshoremoms.com/resources/

Don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray, and happy frolicking!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #northshorechicago #chicagonorthshore #northshorechicagomoms #chicagonorthshorephotographer #chicagonorthshorerealtor

Have you ever felt like your child was a little ou

Have you ever felt like your child was a little out of 'sync'? Maybe your gut tells you that he or she doesn't seem to have control over reactions, feelings and even movements in ways that seem just above and beyond 'normal' developmental kid stuff... This is exactly the focus of this week's North Shore Nonprofit Spotlight, @twentyonesensesorg, whose mission is to support families with sensory-sensitive children by providing online resources, community, and coaching.

CNSMoms connected with Co-founder and President Jen Puccini about this incredible resource. Jen defines Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), how sensory overload is experienced, how & why the nonprofit was established and who they can help - not just kids! Plus, information about how to sign up for their Virtual 5K Fundraiser this month!

Read more <<🔗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 #twentyonesenses #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport #sensoryprocessingdisorderawareness #nonprofitspotlight

This Father’s Day, @pinstripesbbb celebrates all

This Father’s Day, @pinstripesbbb celebrates all dads with the “Let’s Hear It For Dad” contest! #ad Share a picture and a story that depicts a favorite memory of your dad, (ie. from coaching your sports team, to princess or superhero dress up, to an amazing milestones that made feel proud.)

One winner from each Pinstripes location with the most impressive story will win a free Father’s Day brunch celebration for six people on June 20, 2021. Here is how to join the campaign:

1. Snap a picture of Dad.
2. Write 200 words or fewer describing your favorite memory of your dad.
3. Submit at https://pinstripes.com/fathers-day-giveaway/

Submission is open from now until June 6, 2021. The winner will be announced on June 14, 2021. Good luck!

For more information, visit https://pinstripes.com/fathers-day-giveaway/.

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #pinstripesnorthbrook #patio #fathersdaychicago #fathersday2021 #chicagobowling

This week on the North Shore! Pool or beach, mar

This week on the North Shore!

Pool or beach, market or museum, there’s so much fun to be had! Be sure to pop over to our full calendar of events, LINK IN BIO!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor of the weekly calendar @playgroupnorthshore! We couldn’t do it without you!

We all know Mental Health is so important. We're p

We all know Mental Health is so important. We're proud of the moms and this community for helping break the stigma and shine a light on this important topic.

Living proof? Fellow North Shore mom, Lauren Schifferdecker, was able to open @inspire_counseling second office last month in Kenilworth! This office is in a highly-visible and historic retail store front --right in the heart of the downtown area.

In an article written by The Record North Shore, Lauren said, "It was a step of courage to open a counseling center in a place that is so highly visible."

She also acknowledges that she couldn't do it alone. This is only possible with the community's support and openness. Later in the article she says, "It is really a step toward society welcoming mental health and valuing and acknowledging it and busting the stigma. So we’re not hiding coming into therapy--we’re proud of taking care of ourselves."

Lauren and her team of nearly 30 therapists come to work each day with a serving towel over their arms. They all want to serve the community and do anything they can do to make people happy.

The Kenilworth office will serve kids, adolescents, adults, moms, couples and families, and accept four major insurances--just like the Northbrook flagship office.

Thank you again, moms, for being such a huge part of making positive changes in our community and helping bust the mental health stigma!! We are all part of this progress!!! So proud of Lauren & the entire @inspire_counseling team! ♥️

#momsmentalhealth #familyhealth #familytherapy #teenhealth #thelocalmomsnetwork #chicagoishmoms

It's business as usual with CNSMoms' Monday Meet a

Today & everyday we honor & celebrate the men, wom

Today & everyday we honor & celebrate the men, women, and families who have sacrificed their lives for our safety. 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day 🌟

Celebrate Memorial Day with something sweet! Thes

Celebrate Memorial Day with something sweet! These easy recipes feel like summer & are sure to be crowd pleasers!

Link in bio for recipes! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend celebrating!

#thelocalmomsnetwork #easyrecipes #bbqfood #memorialweekend #healthydesert #chicagoishmoms

As we say good bye to May, #mentalhealthawarenessm

As we say good bye to May, #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, we want to remind you to focus on your mental health not only now, but every day mama. Take a much needed break this weekend before the fun & madness of summer break start!

You’re the glue, the organizer, the do-er, the captain of your team- and your people are only as strong as their leader!

Enjoy the weekend! ♥️

#mentalhealthmatters #momsareamazing #momsaresuperheroes #momlife #chicagoishmoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #takecareofyourself

!𝔾𝕀𝕍𝔼𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐! Earlier this w

!𝔾𝕀𝕍𝔼𝔸𝕎𝔸𝕐!

Earlier this week we introduced jewelry designer and local mom Dawn Gagerman. She turned her passion into a business with @sashagracedesigns and wants to see you in them!

@sashagracedesigns is giving away one $75 Gift Card to be used on her site!

𝕋𝕆 𝔼ℕ𝕋𝔼ℝ:
-must follow both @sashagracedesigns & @chicago_north_shore_moms

-comment with your favorite metal, silver, gold, rose...

-tag a friend who loves a little bling too!

-for extra entries, tag more friends in new comments!

𝔾𝕆𝕆𝔻 𝕃𝕌ℂ𝕂!

*Winner will be chosen on Wednesday, June 2nd through and app randomly. Must be 18 to enter, must live in the US, Hawaii and Alaska excluded. @sashagracedesigns will satisfy the gift and coordinate shipping to the winning entry.

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