Mom Life Posts
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.
North Shore Skate Parks
Grab your boards and hit the pavement! We’ve got a list of skate parks right here in the North Shore!
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!
Why We Love Fox Pest Control!
The Local Moms Network knows that Fox Pest Control cares about their clients. Here’s more about this small business you should know about…
Celebrate Any Occasion at Pinstripes!
At Pinstripes, there is always a reason to celebrate! Let Pinstripes host your child’s fun-filled party that’s sure to earn them high-fives. Their expert events team will work with you to plan your perfect kid-friendly and adult-approved party.
Where the Wild Things Are – a Quick Guide to Local Petting Zoos & Animal Sanctuaries
Explore the outdoors (and some indoors) with your kids at a local petting zoo or animal sanctuary!
Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
The bestselling author shares his advice for parents with reluctant readers (and break the screen time habit) and more.
Easter Recipes to Make with Kids!
With Easter coming up, we’ve been scouring the internet for some fresh recipes that are fun to make as a family. Here are a few we’ll be trying!
