Mom Life Posts
Meet a Mom: Meet Zumba Instructor, Kate Wettergren!
Meet Glenview mama of 3 teens and Zumba Instructor by night, Kate Wettergren! This amazing mama is dancing her way through COVID 19 to provide strength and endurance whilst raising money for Moraine Township Food Pantry and to Feeding America!
Meet a Dad: Owner and CEO of Pinstripes, Dale Schwartz!
This Lake Forest father of four couldn’t be nicer, more business savvy and… well, busy.
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
Get organized in style with these chic pieces—and meet the moms who started the line.
New Summer Read: Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy & You Know It!
We speak to the author of one of this summer’s funniest books—all about mom culture.
Meet a Dad: Meet VP of CreateOn, Steve Rosen!
It’s a special edition Meet a Dad with VP of CreateOn, Steve Rosen!
Meet a Mom: Megan from The Mom Project!
Meet Winnetka mama of four wee ones and Talent Manager from The Mom Project, Megan. Megan’s telling us all about The Mom Project and how you (yes, you mama) can pivot to your next career!
6 Ways To Get Children Involved In Supporting The Black Community From Home
Many parents are looking to engage their families in activities that show support for the Black community NOW and going FOREVER.
Meet a Mom: Laurie Margolis from Mightiest Me!
Meet Laurie Margolis, a Highland Park born and raised mama of two extraordinary kids. Laurie’s own experiences with food allergies, coupled with those of her boys, inspired the creation of Mightiest Me!
Meet A Mom: Meet The Dailey Method Instructor, Jill!
The Canadian born and raised, now Glencoe resident, shares with us her favorite hanging spots, current podcast and book list and excellent mom to mom advice.
10 Ways to Help During the COVID 19 Quarantine
Studies have shown helping others can make us less depressed, less anxious, and even physically healthy. Here are some simple ways to help both strangers and loved ones today. Plus, how some of the moms across our network are giving back to their own communities and inspiring us!
Your Precious Printed Photos – Tips for Preservation
Spring cleaning? What about all of those printed photos? Bonnie Hillman Shay, founder of Mariposa Photo Organizing shares great tips on how to preserve your printed photo collection.
Meet a Mom: Meet Children’s Author, Liesl Shurtliff!
The Hyde Park mama of four kids has her hands full juggling e-learning, writing and publishing her book series!
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
Get outside with this beloved British brand.
Quick Dinner Idea: Baked Potato Bar!
Want something the whole family will love? Dinner is served.
Meet a Mom: Meet SAHM Sarah Rempel!
The former Bikram instructor, now stay at home mama, Sarah Rempel, is helping families cope with the coop up with bright, simple and fun crafts via her public Instagram account.
What It’s Like Inside a COVID 19 ICU
This is a candid interview with local mom and nurse anesthetist/CRNA, Claire Farren. Claire gives us an eye into what it’s like to live through this pandemic as a nurse inside a COVID 19 ICU.
Meet a Mom: Meet Personal Stylist Leslie Gutstein
Leslie Gutstein, founder and CEO of Atarie Boutique an online clothing boutique for women. The busy Skokie mama of four littles is helping women build a stress free wardrobe and a new found confidence from within.
Handwashing and Hand Dermatitis Tips from Dermatology Associates
Handwashing and Hand Dermatitis Tips from Dermatology Associates Everyone is turning to hand washing to avoid this tragedy that is the COVID-19 pandemic, and that includes parents and their children. The increased focus on handwashing brings up important...
Meet a Mom: Founder of school2life, Susan Newman!
For the last 20 years this Chicago mom of two teens has been the Chief Education Officer of school2life, a vital career resource. Read her superior career advice!
5 Simple Product Switches for Healthier Living
With everyone forced to spend more time at home, it’s a perfect opportunity to declutter and swap out for more eco-friendly options. k.o. ecolife has compiled a list by category below to help this process!
