Outdoor & Indoor Fun | Chicago North Shore Moms

10 Screen-Free Activities Kids Will Love!

Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...

The Local Moms Network presents 2023 Summer Overnight Camp & Program Guide

Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...

Holiday Happenings on the North Shore 2022

Photo courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden The holidays are here, and we’re here for it! This holiday you can find that holiday cheer by attending one of the MANY event offerings on or near the North Shore. And don’t forget to check out our curated Holiday...

How to Get Amazing Holiday Photos!

Holiday photos are one of the great end of year traditions. Sending out festive cards and updating framed photographs in your home is always lovely and nostalgic. The process itself, however, can get a little tricky (very tricky if you happen to have one or more...

Small Business Spotlight: Local Lake Forest Citadel Theatre Takes a Bow!

This week Chicago North Shore Moms is shining a light on a true North Shore gem that you should all go out and support! Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre is home to an intimate 144 seat theater sporting productions like Little Shop of Horrors, Picasso at the Lapin...

U Pick Apple Orchards near the North Shore

Updated September 2022! Enjoy! We’ve put together a list of great U-pick apple orchards, which are the closest in proximity to the North Shore area. In recent years a few of our beloved orchards have permanently closed so please always call ahead to make sure...