Meet a Mom: Meet Ashley Kain Silver!
Ashley Kain Silver was born and raised in Glencoe. The real estate agent loves it so much, she’s raising her kids there now! Her business is bustling but life hasn’t been easy. Ashley talks about life, family, career and her divorce.
The Mom Behind Smitten Films
Lisa Ridd is the talented mom who launched the business that helps families preserve memories through video!
Want a “Great School” for Your Kids? Start with These 5 Questions.
Every family is different, but they all seem to align on one thing: the priority to have “great schools” for their kids. The challenge? To determine the right types of schools for your family, Suburban Jungle suggests asking yourself FIVE key questions.
Myopic Retinopathy and How to Slow it Down in Your Child
“Myopic retinopathy [nearsightedness] is an eye condition that affects over 30% of the U.S. population,” says Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and optometrist of EyeSee in Lincolnshire. Here’s how it’s treatable, especially in children…
Meet a Mom: LTG Laura Richardson of the U.S. Army
In honor of Veterans Day, we are sharing our interview with a decorated military mom.
Hearty Farro & Veggie Salad
This hearty salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any holiday party! It’s seasonal, delicious and filling. Enjoy!
Recipe: Power to the Toast!
Try this easy and delicious breakfast or snack recipe packed with protein and fiber to get your day going right! I’ll toast to that!
Hit the Refresh Button on School Lunches
School’s been in session for about 60 days and those school lunches are so yesterday… It’s time for some new options and combinations! Here are a few ideas to help my fellow lunch-makers freshen things up!
Meet a Mom: Mental Health Professional, Jenny!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Jenny Welbel, MA, LCPC; super mom of two littles and owner and lead therapist at North Suburban Center for Anxiety here in the North Shore. Learn more about NSCA and why Jenny says anxiety isn’t a bad word!
Recipe: Festive Pumpkin Pie!
This pumpkin pie recipe has been in our family as far back as I can remember. It's my father's specialty! I can still smell the fresh pumpkins and the pumpkin pies baking as he would make a big batch with those delicious graham cracker crusts! Now my own family...
CBD & Anxiety: One Mom’s Story
One of the founders behind Press Pause shares her personal story with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how CBD has helped her live a happier, healthier life.
Experiential Learning: Why It’s Essential to Your Child’s Education
The vehicle for learning is experience, rather than completing worksheets, memorizing, etc. Carly Andrews, Head of School, paints a picture of experience-based learning at Baker Demonstration School and it’s pretty cool!
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
After Teresa Purzner couldn’t find a baby food she liked, she made her own—and now you can find it online and at Whole Foods!
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared
The scary truth is that most adults do not have a will. What’s scarier – If you don’t have a will, state statute essentially makes one for you. Having your estate plan prepared is not nearly as scary as it seems. Here’s why.
My BRCA Story: My Journey
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m sharing my personal story as a previvor of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. #knowledgeispower
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of DomestikatedLife.com shares her go-to Fall chili recipe.
Top 3 Financial Fears – What Scares You About Your Finances?
Little kids might be spooked by the ghosts and zombies in yards each October. But even when you’ve outgrown Halloween fears you still have to deal with a slew of grown-up anxieties like money. Tranel Financial takes the spook out of money in this informative article.
5 Reasons to Keep on Swimming When Chilly Weather is Afoot
If you’re on the fence about adding swim lessons to your child(ren)’s weekly routine when it’s nowhere near time for pools and beaches, here are five excellent reasons to jump on the bandwagon.
Meet a Mom: Meet Lindsey Whalen!
This week we meet North Shore mama, Lake Forest resident and VP of North America for Codeverse, Lindsey Whalen! So just how does this busy mom of two wee ones handle the work/family balance? Read on to find out!
Recipe: Grandma’s Apple Pie
Whether you’ve just gone apple picking and have literally no where to put all of those apples or you’re in the mood for a seasonal dessert, Grandma’s Apple Pie recipe is sure to be an all occasion pleaser!
