Mom Life Posts

Hello Sleepyhead
Do your little ones have you feeling like you’ll never sleep again? Hello Sleepyhead is here to help! Join founder and mom of 4 Janelle for a free sleep seminar & find out how you can take charge of your ZZZs again!

Meet a Mom: Jenny Piermont of Pop of Color
When life took a turn last spring that none of us saw coming, Jenny took charge of the darkness by bringing color and celebration to the lives of local friends and family.

Teens: Would You Hire You? Job Search and Interview Advice from School2Life’s Susan Newman
Career advice from a professional career counselor… and mom!

City to the Burbs by way of a Pandemic
Our very own site curator, Shawn, chats about what life was like for her family in 2020 while living in the city.

FOMO Is Real: Psychologist Lauren Schifferdecker on the What, Why and How to Deal!
FOMO (fear of missing out) is a REAL psychological phenomenon. But, what exactly is FOMO and why is it important to us as moms? Here’s how to cope!

Meet a Mom: CNSMoms’ Shawn Culbert!
She’s lovely, she’s spunky, she’s a CNSMoms Site Curator extraordinaire – Meet Shawn!

Celebrate the Holidays with One Potato!
The Local Moms Network Spoke with mompreneur Catherine McCord about One Potato’s holiday news, her own family’s plans and more—including her recipe for Pumpkin Pie Parfaits!

Enduring Friendships: Local Author Janea D. Harris’ Latest Children’s Book!
Janea D. Harris on the inspiration behind her newest children’s book, “Through the Window of Winter, The Rabbit.”

Aging. It’s a Funny Thing.
Aging as a women is hard- even if we don’t like to talk about it! Here’s an honest experience with something many women have tried or are curious about, but hate to talk about.

Thanksgiving Take-Out Guide- Let Our North Shore Restaurants Do The Cooking!
This is a roundup of North Shore restaurants and caterers serving a special Thanksgiving 2020 menu. Let someone else cook for your family this year… and support our local food stops!

Cerebelly: What a Neurosurgeon Created to Feed Her Own Kids
A better food for your little one’s brain.

Meet a Mom: Meet Local Influencer Johanna Grange!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the uber creative local influencer from Glenview, mom of two wee ones and Owner of Oak Street Social = entrepreneurial growth and social media advice!

Meet a Mom: Meet The Founding Moms’ Jill Salzman!
This week’s Meet a Mom is the coolest, sassiest, savviest mom chic we’ve ever met…. Jill Salzman is the Founder and CEO of The Founding Moms!

Schools of Rock Evanston and Highwood offer remote and in-person lessons!
Schools of Rock Evanston and Highwood are offering both remote and in-person lessons and bands, and their fall season starts in early September!!

Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children
This mom of two shares her experience and perspective.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Pitch Your Peers Chicago, a Grant Funding Organization, Gives Big!
Founded in 2016, Pitch Your Peers is a grant giving organization funded entirely by its members. Learn more about the Chicago chapter co-founders, Jennie and Shawna, and how they’ve made an impact on our local communities.

7 Tips for Preparing for Your Professional Photo Shoot
Professional photographer, Nicola Levine of Nicola Levine Photography discusses her favorite tips and tricks for making the most of your photo session!

Meet a Mom: Meet Realtor & Philanthropist, Nicole Fabiano Oertel!
It’s no secret that the real estate market has picked up in “the burbs” lately. But working ’round the clock’ doesn’t stop Nicole from volunteering at the nonprofit Stepping Stones Network!

Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo!
In just seconds you can slash the cost of your regular medications.

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!