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Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!

Gorgeous healthy eating inspiration with two easy salads that look as good as they taste!

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: Shining a Light on WINGS Program, Inc.

Domestic violence calls are up 70% according to WINGS Program, Inc. WINGS responds with a robust mission to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. Learn more about this incredible local resource.

Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!

Get to know Becky Robinson, the comedian behind Entitled Housewife, one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” we’ve seen.

Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!

Dr. Jessica tells us how her career began at the age of seven! And don’t miss her teeth whitening faves that don’t involve long office visits.

North Shore Skate Parks

Grab your boards and hit the pavement! We’ve got a list of skate parks right here in the North Shore!

Meet a Mom: Community Builder & Estate Planning Guru Mary Gifford!

Mary embodies the spirit of community and empowerment as CNSMoms’ very own Meet a Mom sponsor, and we can’t thank her enough for helping us lift up our local North Shore mamas.

Around Town

Search for Local Day & Regional Overnight Camps!

Search for Local Day & Regional Overnight Camps!

Find the perfect summer camp for your child's 2021 summer! Chicago North Shore Moms and our sister-site, Libertyville Area Moms has your family's back! We’ve combined our superhuman mom powers to bring you the 2021 North Suburban Summer Camp Guide! The guide...

Meet a Mom Trifecta! Meet Jessica, Alissa and Arin of Highland Park Psychological Services!

Meet a Mom Trifecta! Meet Jessica, Alissa and Arin of Highland Park Psychological Services!

Get to know Jessica Fox-Levy MA, LCPC, Dr. Alissa Simon Psy.D. and Dr. Arin Davidson-Stevens Psy.D., and why they love what they do!

Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!

Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!

Gorgeous healthy eating inspiration with two easy salads that look as good as they taste!

Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!

Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!

Get to know Becky Robinson, the comedian behind Entitled Housewife, one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” we’ve seen.

Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!

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Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!

Dr. Jessica tells us how her career began at the age of seven! And don’t miss her teeth whitening faves that don’t involve long office visits.

Mon 19

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mon 19

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 19 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mon 19

Visit the Field Museum (res req.)

April 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mon 19

Go Green Storytime

April 19 @ 10:30 am - April 20 @ 11:00 am

Mon 19

Visit Art Institute Chicago (res. req.)

April 19 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue 20

TAKE AND MAKE: Social DIYs, Winnetka Library

April 20

Tue 20

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue 20

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue 20

Ones & Twos Art Exploration Workshop, Wilmette Park District

April 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Wed 21

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 21

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 21 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed 21

Visit Museum of Science and Industry (res. req.)

April 21 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed 21

Winnetka Library, Full STEAM Ahead!

April 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thu 22

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu 22

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 22 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu 22

Visit the Field Museum (res req.)

April 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu 22

Visit Museum of Science and Industry (res. req.)

April 22 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu 22

Visit Art Institute Chicago (res. req.)

April 22 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu 22

The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Experience in Chicago (Friends Set)

April 22 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fri 23

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 23

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 23 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri 23

Visit the Field Museum (res req.)

April 23 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri 23

Visit Museum of Science and Industry (res. req.)

April 23 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri 23

Visit Art Institute Chicago (res. req.)

April 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri 23

The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Experience in Chicago (Friends Set)

April 23 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat 24

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Snow! Res Req.

April 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat 24

Healthy Kids Day 5k Walk/Run (Virtual & In-person)

April 24 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

Sat 24

Nest Virtual Estate Sale – Wilmette

April 24 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sat 24

Visit the Field Museum (res req.)

April 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sat 24

In-Person Cooking Class @ TBK (ages 2-8)

April 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Local Events

Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!

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Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!

Dr. Jessica tells us how her career began at the age of seven! And don’t miss her teeth whitening faves that don’t involve long office visits.

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✨Your summer camp search is not complete without

✨Your summer camp search is not complete without the 2021 North Suburban Summer Camp Guide (Link in bio!!) ✨

New camps have been added! Chicago North Shore Moms and our sister-site, @libertyvilleareamoms, have combined our superhuman mom powers to bring you the 2021 North Suburban Summer Camp Guide, filled with local day camps and regional overnight camps!

Camp options span from fishing to theatre improv, gymnastics, cooking and STEM, to sports dedicated, music, adventure and even treasure hunting - you’ll learn about local day camps and regional overnight camps you may never have even heard of! There is a perfect program waiting for your camper(s) in one convenient guide for you!

This guide features links to all camps for more information, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, descriptions, age requirements, dates and hours (link in bio)!!

Great big thanks to our 2021 North Suburban Camp Guide sponsors: BDS Design Build Remodel (@bdsdesignbuildremodel) and Lake Forest Country Day School (@lfcds1888) 😘 THANK YOU for supporting our local communities and camps! We all appreciate it.

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁! 📚 Meet the two local moms behind @mathmates123!

✖️Carrie Block moved to Highland Park after over a decade in NYC. She is a non-practicing lawyer who dreamt of teaching so she returned to school to receive her Masters in Childhood Education from New York University. She spent her career teaching math and core (English/Social Studies) at Columbia Grammar and Prep School until her now-seven year old twins were born.

➕Abby Portman started her teaching career at Arie Crown Hebrew Day School located in Skokie. She then taught at Scott School located in Melrose Park for 7 years, first as a second grade teacher and then becoming the Math and Reading Interventionist. Most recently, she taught the Tot-Adult classes at BJBE in Deerfield. Abby lives in Deerfield with her husband and 5 and 7 year old daughters who love math almost as much as she does!

➗The two teachers saw a need this year, connected & created Math Mates! “Math Mates is a multi-sensory enrichment program that develops lifelong math learners by bringing the excitement of math to Pre-K students. We created Math Mates so we could help instill a curiosity and love of math. As adults, we always hear people say “I’m not good at math” or “I hate math.” Math Mates is designed to show children at such a young age how exciting and fun math can be.”

Thanks for sharing Carrie & Abby!

🥕Spring is in the air! Comfort eating is out a

🥕Spring is in the air!

Comfort eating is out and focusing on health is back in full s͜͡p͜͡r͜͡i͜͡n͜͡g͜͡!

We have two salad options for you that not only look gorgeous on the table, but taste just as good! (Tip- you can add protein or even throw into a wrap with a side to bulk them up!)

-Shaved Spring Salad from contributor @catwithakcooks
-Restaurant-Style Caesar with Chickpeas from sister site @beachcitiesmoms!

Link in bio for full recipes! Enjoy!
#thelocalmomsnetwork

As the weather warms and people are able to gather

As the weather warms and people are able to gather safely again, our calendar is starting to fill up! The weekly round-up is back, with a new name- calendar picks! We’ll continue to fill the weeks with the best picks for families and narrow down our recommendations for you- so you don’t have to spend time searching! Visit our calendar, register early and plan ahead. It’s going to be a great spring!

A big thank you to our monthly sponsor of our community calendar, Playgroup North Shore! @playgroupnorthshore provides structured learning and group play in a safe, supportive, and fun environment for children 15 months through kindergarten! Hop over to their feed and be amazed at the creativity and fun this sister owned business involves daily!

Link in bio to see what’s happening around the North Shore this week!

Local Nonprofit Spotlight! Today we’re shining a

Local Nonprofit Spotlight! Today we’re shining a light on @wings_program, an establishment that helps rehabilitate victims of domestic violence. Learn more about this incredible local resource of 35+ years - how they bring hope to victims of domestic violence with safe havens, rehabilitation programs, counseling, planning, food, clothing, other basic necessities and how you can help simply by donating gently used goods to one of three Chicagoland WINGS resale locations.

Link in bio 👆🏼👆🏼

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

@luriechildrens has become CNSMoms' sole Local Non

@luriechildrens has become CNSMoms' sole Local Nonprofit Spotlight Sponsor!

Lurie Children's is a top-ranked children's hospital that puts children and their families at the center of all they do — from before birth, through childhood and adolescence, and beyond. Because they’re passionate about helping children become happy, healthy adults. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 138-year legacy of excellence, Lurie Children’s is ranked as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is the pediatric training ground for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Last year, the hospital served more than 220,000 children from 48 states and 49 countries.

As Lurie Children's patients, both at the hospital and at pediatrics, we couldn't be more excited to welcome Lurie Children's as the sole sponsor of our Local Nonprofit Spotlight series!

#sponsored

If you haven’t caught one of the @entitledhousew

If you haven’t caught one of the @entitledhousewife videos 🛑 stop reading- and visit her feed pronto!

Becky Robinson, aka the Entitled Housewife, is beyond hilarious. Honestly one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” that we’ve seen! Get to know Becky, the inspiration behind her character and what’s next for her “Gieurlz”!!

Link in bio for full interview with @thelocalmomsnetwork!

Monday is now the "funday" with this week's CNSMom

Monday is now the "funday" with this week's CNSMoms Meet a Mom spotlight, Jessica Cohen from @thebracesmom!

The lovely and bright Highland Park mama of 3 girls tells CNSMoms how her career began at the age of seven (yes, seven). Only a few years ago Jessica took a leap of faith on herself when she left a stable work environment seeing 60 patients a day to opening her own private practice here in Highland Park. Not to miss are her teeth whitening faves that don’t involve long office visits. Read the full interview here: http://bit.ly/CNSmJessicaCohen

A very heartfelt thank you to our amazing Meet a Mom sponsor, Lake Forest mom of three and owner of @gifford_law, a solo Estate Planning Law Firm. Mary Gifford, we appreciate your support of local moms of local businesses in our North Shore communities!

“Golf... the classy way to avoid responsibilitie

“Golf... the classy way to avoid responsibilities.” 😆 Who’s watching The Masters? 🏌️

Are you a golfing family? Funny fact- my parents golf so often that my Dad created a driving range and putting green on their property! ⛳️ He was a turf grass management major at Michigan State, and I have to admit- as embarrassing as it was when I was a teen, it’s pretty cool to have when we visit now & my kids love it.

Whether you’re watching golf or enjoying this gorgeous weather, have a wonderful rest of the weekend! ☀️

(Photo was from last week on vacation- my parents aren’t that fancy 😂)

Is there anything cooler than showing off a new tr

Is there anything cooler than showing off a new trick at the skate park? 🛹 Our kids think not.

Did you know the North Shore has no less than 5 legit outdoor skate parks plus the amazing indoor space @asylumskatepark? Grab your boards and hit the pavement this weekend!

Link in bio for the list with links to check current operations🛹

✋Did we miss one? Do your kiddos skate? Tell us your favorite below so we can continue to add! 💥

Summer will be here before we know it and the time

Summer will be here before we know it and the time is now to sign up for summer session at @studionorthacademy!💥
Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts, or SNAP, is a state of the art studio in east Wilmette offering music & dance classes, and performance opportunities for 2 year olds through adults.

“Our instructors have been invited to instruct at our academy because of their proven abilities not only to perform in their particular art forms, but for their unique abilities to impart and instruct in the performing arts. Our approach is to offer the very best performance training possible, while maintaining a FUN atmosphere.” Sounds like summer fun to us! ☀️

SNAP is currently enrolling for summer sessions that run June 14th- August 6th. Each session is filled with variety and broken into age groups:
- Flowers, Fairies & Princesses 3-6
-On Your Toes 7- 12
-Dance Intensive 13+

Follow the link in our bio for more information!

The weather is warming - are you thinking about a

The weather is warming - are you thinking about a professional photography session to capture all of the members in your family? We're not going to sugarcoat it, professional photos are an investment! So, CNSMoms collaborated with Professional Photographer & Deerfield mom of two, Nicola Levine of @nicolalevinephotography to bring to you, "7 Tips for Preparing for Your Professional Photo Shoot." The article is a quick read and the prep tips are practical and super helpful. Enjoy! 👚👖🥿📸 (link in bio)

All 📸 credits: Nicola Levine Photography

Need a little motivation to get your health back o

Need a little motivation to get your health back on track after the last year? We sure do! Meet @2cleanchicks, 2 North Shore moms who know a thing or two about eating clean to feel your best!

“2 Clean Chicks runs 4 week challenges, where eating REAL food and moving your body is the focus! Run on a private Facebook Group, each challenge includes nutrition advice, daily food & exercise check-ins, recipes, workouts and motivation to guide and inspire you to become your best self.

Need a jump start? Need motivation to embark on a new routine? Or just want to mix things up with a fun community of like-minded individuals? Give us 4 weeks, we got this!

During the 2 Clean Chicks Challenges, we avoid gluten, soy, grains, sugar, dairy, processed foods, & artificial ingredients, while limiting alcohol and chocolate. You CAN do it! Trust us! Benefits include weight loss, less bloat, better sleep, clearer skin, more energy, improved health and digestion. Let's get ready for summer together! XO, Kristen & Alex”

𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝗼𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐭𝗼 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 $10 𝗼𝐧 @2cleanchicks 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞!

Finally! Happy Meet a Mom Monday, happy going back

We love simplifying our life and saving time, and

We love simplifying our life and saving time, and one company that's helping us do that is @foxpestcontrol. #sponsored Head to link in bio for the reasons we rely on them, from same day service to amazing preventative services. Then, go to foxpestservice.com and use code LOCALMOMS for $75 off!

#foxfamily #nobugssimplybetter #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #pestcontrol

🐰 Home with sweet bunnies or away with family i

🐰 Home with sweet bunnies or away with family in a rental, wishing you from near and far a Happy Easter to those who celebrate & a happy Sunday to all from CNSM!🐣

This week's 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮

This week's 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 feature is the talented Shannon Daggett, a young entrepreneur just getting going with her DIY business, @batterandboard! Batter & Board is a love of all things creating - from DIY interior design projects (she received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Minnesota) to all things deliciously baked - the perfect combo of delight if you ask us! Follow Shannon's journey as she renovates her first home, purchased in Highland Park, while mixing in layers of DIY baking workshops for all to follow along.

Enjoy the sunshine friends!

Where the Wild Things Are – a Quick Guide to Loc

Where the Wild Things Are – a Quick Guide to Local Petting Zoos & Animal Sanctuaries
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The weather is warming and it's time to spend a considerable amount of time outside! CNSMoms has rounded up a quick list of local(ish) petting zoos and animal sanctuaries for the animal fans in your life! From reptiles to goat cuddles this list will delight and surprise! Enjoy!

At @pinstripesbbb there is always a reason to cele

At @pinstripesbbb there is always a reason to celebrate! #ad Let Pinstripes host your child's fun-filled party that's sure to earn them high-fives. Pinstripes event planners will work with you to plan your perfect kid-friendly and adult-approved party. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, graduation or shower, Pinstripes private event spaces provide a fun, comfortable and safe space to gather. Tailored party packages are available, including kids birthday packages, classic bowling and bocce packages, and more. Contact your local pinstripes to create a memorable kids birthday party.

If you live on the North Shore your local Pinstripes is located at 1150 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Call (847) 480-2323 or book online pinstripes.com

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