Crafts – Outdoor Posts

Leprechaun Snack Board!
The BakerMama has you covered for St. Patrick’s Day with this festive board & more!

Meet a Mom: Meet the Fabulously Creative Lilia Barba!
This Glencoe mom of three turned an online business into a brick and mortar premium party and gift destination, Balloons & Paper.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Recipe Ideas for Kids!
When March hits, we’re ready to see green- Not only outside, but with crafts & food! TLMN contributor From Scratch with Maria Provenzano makes getting festive easy!
Get Valentines Day Crafty With Playgroup North Shore!
Get creative, crafty and messy with Playgroup North Shore!

Superbowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try!
Keeping kids occupied during the big game is clutch!

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...

DIY Balloon Parade
Love this adorable idea from The Local Moms Network Contributor Maria Provenzano!

Let’s Get Active and Learn to Play Tennis in No Time–Starts October 3rd!
Midtown’s Tennis in No Time (TNT) program turns tennis newbies into confident, competent players in just one month. Learn more!

Pest Control is Essential
Have you noticed an uptick in pests? We sure have. That’s why we called on Aerex to get rid of the budding hornet nest outside my son’s window! Yikes! Here’s why you’ll need now more than ever.

Pinstripes Welcomes Back Everyone, Safely!
Pinstripes bowling, bocce and bistro will be reopening the beautiful outdoor patios as well as delicious to-go catering packages and more! Learn more about what you can expect from Pinstripes!

Meet a Mom: Meet Balloon Artist, Megan Raysby!
Mother of two young children, Megan Raysby, is a locally and internationally recognized balloon artist who loves helping the people of Chicago’s North Shore celebrate! Welcome, Megan!

How to Create Your Own Mother/Daughter Book Club!
As parents we’re always looking for ways to get the kids off screens. Check out how North Shore mom, Alison Stolberg has done just that!

Meet a Mom: Meet Co-Founder of Art Beat Box, Kim Bloomberg!
Kim doesn’t skip a beat. Learn about Kim’s pivot from jewelry designer to mompreneur with her recent launch of Art Beat Box!

Meet a Mom: Meet SAHM Sarah Rempel!
The former Bikram instructor, now stay at home mama, Sarah Rempel, is helping families cope with the coop up with bright, simple and fun crafts via her public Instagram account.

Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!
Have too much basil? That’s not a problem—it’s an opportunity.

GIANT Bubble Recipe – Proven Success!
Bubbles! But not just your dollar store variety, we’re talkin’ awesome, giant bubbles! We have found THE perfect giant bubble recipe and keep those kiddos outside and entertained for hours!