Mom Life Posts
Meet a Mom: Meet Hillary!
What a treat! We’d like to introduce you to local mom of two adorable children and mompreneur, Hillary. Inspired by two years spent abroad in Barcelona, Hillary started up her own business, Sugar Hill by Hillary!
Melissa Joan Hart’s Holiday Plans
Actress Melissa Joan Hart is best known for her memorable leading roles on Clarissa Explains It All and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We spoke to the Westport, CT, resident about her holiday traditions with her three kids and what’s next for her in 2019!!
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
Meal time just got easier and prettier with Paper Greats; recycled, recyclable and compostable paper trays, cups and notepads. We chatted with co-founder and mom Heather about how the business began, the products you should know about and where the brand is going.
Fjällräven Gift Guide: Warm, Functional & Stylish Essentials
When shopping clothing or accessories, we’re always looking for pieces that are made well and will last for years. These gifts from our favorite Swedish brand Fjällräven fit the bill and are guaranteed to be winners!
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known for her warm and sophisticated style. One of her favorite times of year to decorate is the holiday season. Roughan tells CNSM where she shops for quality pieces that will stand the test of time.
Meet a Mom: Meet Catherine!
North Shore native Catherine is a mama to a super cutie toddler girl and owner and lead therapist of her busy therapy and counseling center, Good Guidance. Catherine is spreading inspiration in communities one individual and local school at a time!
Meet a Mom: Meet Jessica!
Jessica is a Glencoe resident originally from the East Coast (a few states here and there). She moved to Glencoe in 2010 knowing only one family and today knows 100’s of North Shore families through her niche Pediatric Concierge practice!
10 North Shore Family-Friendly Theatre Productions
Let’s go see a show! You don’t have to make plans to take the family to the city to enjoy great family-friendly theatre productions. In fact, the North Shore is bustling with options.
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
Kali, a new “period box” subscription, saves moms a run to the drugstore—and who couldn’t use that?
Meet a Mom: Meet Jacqueline!
North Shore native Jacqueline is a mama to three wee ones, serves on the board of two local non-profit organizations, a busy residential real estate broker and world traveler (yep, with the kids in tow). Spoiler alert: She dishes out really solid airplane travel advice!
Healthy Holiday Side Dish: Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups
Need a last-minute healthy and delicious holiday recipe? Try these sweet potatoes with a twist!
Meet a Mom: Meet Sharon!
We are so excited to introduce this fabulous North Shore mama, Werq Fitness instructor, dedicated board member and Pediatrician, Dr. Sharon Robinson! Her positive and inspiring energy is, well, contagious!
Orange Is the New Black’s Laura Prepon Shares Her Mom Life
Orange Is the New Black’s Laura Prepon opens up about motherhood, from new mom anxiety to her passion for bone broth and batch cooking.
Creating Peaceful Mealtimes with Your Toddler
Oh, the joys of mealtime! It’s a magical time. A fun time. A concerning time? A stressful time? The thought alone of your Toddler at mealtime doesn’t have to be stress-inducing. Michaela Glusic, Toddler Directress at Montessori School of Lake Forest outlines how parents can create their own ‘magical’ mealtime by keeping important toddler needs in mind!
Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?
Every parent wants to protect her kids with a will. Tara Baker, mother of four young kids, understands this well. She also knows that every mom’s “to do” list is endless. It’s understandable why estate planning always falls to the bottom of the list. Here’s why creating a will is one of the most important items you need to check off your “to do” list….
Meet a Mom: Meet Wendy!
Meet Wendy! Wife, mom, marathon runner (several times over) and owner and chief baker at Peace.Love.Cookies, a local bake shop run from the comfort of her professional-grade kitchen!
Sandra Boynton On Bestsellers, Fame & Hippos
Board book mega-author Sandra Boynton chats with The Local Moms Network about her incredible success—and confides that she actually doesn’t know any hippos personally.
Debunking Health-Related Myths
Some medical “facts” you believe to be true are actually myths. Chicago North Shore Moms caught up with Dr. Tim Halt of Children’s Urgent Care who offers fascinating information about common medical myths vs. facts. From winter clothing to vitamins and even weight lifting this is a must-read!
Meet a Mom: Meet Audrey
Audrey is a powerhouse! She is a mother of two young children, wife, and the owner of Simply Bee and Coachability, which offers clinical care through therapy, nutrition and yoga. She moved to Libertyville in 2013 and renovated a home built in 1948 purchased from the original owner’s son.
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends
Long-time friends Gena Mann and Carissa Tozzi are co-founders of Wolf + Friends, “a modern lifestyle app for moms raising children with special needs.” By the time Gena Mann’s sons had turned ages 2 & 3, her older son had received an autism diagnosis and her younger son was receiving early intervention services. She was desperate to meet someone who would understand her experience of raising children with special needs….