Mom Life Posts
North Shore Nonprofit Spotlight: Navigating Sensory Overload with Twenty-One Senses
This week we are spotlighting Twenty-One Senses whose mission is to support families with sensory-sensitive children by providing online resources, community, and coaching.
NS Realtor Guide
Looking for the perfect realtor who gets you, how hard it is to sell, what you're trying to buy and what your end goal is? Check out our vetted North Shore realtor guide of local realtor mamas just like that! Good luck with everything and drop us a line to let us know...
Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Artist & Event Planner Ellie Nottoli!
Ellie tells us how her modern lifestyle brand began and what keeps her ticking!
3 Easy July 4th Desserts!
Easy 4th of July Recipes From Around the Web!
Top Tips for Hosting at Home from Tend2You!
With gatherings back in full swing there’s no better time to plan an event! Tend2You has you covered with tips to set you up for party success!
Summer Bike Safety for Kids!
Bike Safety with Pedalheads!
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books: A Chat with Podcast Host & Author Zibby Ownes!
Meet Zibby Owens, known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books and recent author of anthology of the same name!
Lake Michigan Love: Chicago North Shore Beaches
There’s no better place to be in the summer than the beaches of North Shore Chicago! Where to find the waves and sand near you and links to all the updates!
Meet a Mom: CD Young from the 100% Plant-Based Restaurant, Spirit Elephant!
“The most rewarding part of this endeavor is to watch omnivores fall in love with our food. I knew they would, but it’s so wonderful to witness.” – CD Young
Local Nonprofit Spotlight: CATCH, Community Action Together for Children’s Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CNSMoms is continuing the conversation about mental health (#breakingthestigma) with a spotlight on CATCH: Community Action Together for Children’s Health!
Meet a Mom: Alex Delger from 2 Clean Chicks!
The lovely Northbrook mom of two is fitness and healthy living guru and, now, an entrepreneur!
Confidently Interview Remotely: Quick Tips from Local Women
From eye contact (yes on Zoom, too), lighting, connectivity issues and typical interview preparedness, here’s how to nail that interview today.
Meet The New School in Town! Kiddie Academy Glenview
Meet the new school in town, Kiddie Academy Glenview!
Summer Checklist for Your Garage Door
Your garage door takes a beating. What wear and tear should you look for and when is the best time to make repairs?
Meet a Mom: Meet Charlotte Berlin from Simplified by Charlotte!
Charlotte’s breast cancer diagnosis coincided with the pandemic which allowed a time of reflection. Could she make a career out of her longtime passion for organizing?
Local Nonprofit Spotlight: Erika’s Lighthouse Illuminates Hope with Adolescent Depression
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and thus, CNSMoms is kicking off this special month a few days early to help spread awareness about a beacon of hope for adolescent depression.
Meet a Mom: Melissa Knieriem is on Fire!
The mom of four girls is a take-charge woman who absolutely won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, the kind of spirit that helped create her unique candle business.
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.