Mom Life Posts
Meet a Mom: Meet Employment Lawyer Carrie!
“Don’t doubt yourself. You can make your business work for you, and work the way you need it to,” offers Glencoe resident and attorney mama of twin girls, Carrie Herschman. In this Meet a Mom feature, Carrie shares her career path from CIA applicant to employment lawyer!
Recipe: Delicious Crepes for Everyone in 1, 2, 3!
February 5, 2020 is World Nutella Day so what better way to celebrate this delectable treat than to pare it with crepes?! Here we have provided two recipes, one traditional and one gluten and dairy free**. Our dairy and tree nut allergy friends won't be...
Meet a Mom: Author & Social Media Guru Brittany Hennessy!
The mom of two shares her best advice for moms building brands online, how she deals with mom guilt and more.
Meet a Mom: Kerri Walsh Jennings!
The 3 time Olympic gold medalist shares her thoughts on family, competition and Tokyo 2020.
Meet a Mom: Meet Music Studio Owner, Erin!
“I am learning to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable feelings of not always knowing what comes next.” Confesses Erin Lonergan, owner of a bustling new music school called Twelve Tone Music School. Welcome, Erin!
Meet a Mom: Mental Health Professional, Lauren!
“Time is finite. You don’t get it back… Invest in living a life that brings you joy and one that you feel fully awake.” – Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC, owner of Inspire Counseling Center. This week’s Meet a Mom feature is sure to ‘inspire’ all of us!
4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
While there are tons of childcare options in the suburbs, most towns tend to have one approach that’s most popular. Here’s what our partner Suburban Jungles suggests people moving consider…
Ali Landry’s Healthy Blondies!
Chickpeas add an extra boost of nutrition to this classic dessert.
Post-Baby Pelvic Health 101!
A pelvic floor expert shares her insight and advice for feeling great after birth and beyond.
Meet a Mom: Actress Ali Landry!
This mom of three shares her New Year’s resolutions, her passion project, what makes a great mom friend and more!
Meet a Mom: Meet Fashion Blogger, Stefani!
Our featured mama is originally from Hamburg, Germany. From fashion stylist to SAHM life, this fashion influencer is styling her way through raising 3 kids in Chicago’s North Shore.
Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....
Meet a Mom: Children’s Book Author, Janea!
Highland Park resident Janae Harris has joined the ranks of our local children’s book authors! In this interview, Janea narrates her path from corporate life to writer to author, favorite local stomping grounds and solid advice for not just girls, but all woman-kind about taking charge of one’s voice!
Why Montessori? Why Now?
How Montessori education unleashes 21st-century kids to love learning and think big.
3 Tips for Caring for Your Rug this Holiday Season and Beyond!
Sara Tiger, Manager for Job Youshaei Rug Company, outlines three tips to handling spills and stains on your investment.
Meet a Mom: Deka Lash Multi-Studio Franchise Owner, Bette Anne!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is an almost empty-nester with an ultra-impressive resume. In fact, I’m not sure if she’s slept much achieving this much in such a short time! Come see what I mean…
Making a Better World: Nurturing a Child’s Love of Science
Children are natural scientists! Carly Andrews, Head of School for Baker Demonstration School, outlines the processes that best foster a love of science from preschool to 8th grade [hint: it doesn’t involve text books or long periods of desk sitting]!
8 Legit Reasons to Hire a Professional Childproofer
Considering a DYI baby proofing project? Consider again… Professional childproofers have a wealth of current product knowledge about what works and what’s been recalled, which, in the long-run can save your family time, money and safety. Here’s how…
Meet a Mom: International Fashion Distributer, Karen!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the very lovely Karen Anderson, Lake Forest mama of two sweet little boys and international fashion distributer! Karen embodies the essence reinventing one’s mama-self from corporate life to mom boss life!
Happy Thanksgiving: What’s open TODAY?
Chicago North Shore Moms has composed a list of things to do and places you can still go if you need that last minute ingredient, toilet paper, or… an escape.