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!
Joy Bauer’s “Pretty in Pink” Deviled Eggs!
Kick up your eggs game this year with PINK eggs from celebrity nutritionist and Today Show contributor Joy Bauer, RD (bonus- they’re healthy!)
Meet the Mom and Daughter Duo from Ballet Makkai Dance Studio!
The fierce mother-daughter owned and operated business has been a fixture of the North Shore community for 35 years! Learn more about their commitment to the art!
Meet a Mom: Meet Spa Manager and Aesthetician,Tania Garay!
Meet the busy mom of two littles and who answers some pressing questions that about Medical Spa treatments that you might have wondered about!
Fabalish: Your Secret Weapon for Fast & Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals!
Healthy, plant based dinners your family will actually eat? Yes please! Learn more about Fabalish Foods & founder Jessica Geoble!
4 Quick Tips for Returning to Exercise
Exercise does not have to feel like a chore! These 4 quick tips from React Physical Therapy’s Kaitlin Iversen can help guide you for success.
Mom a Mom: The Cookie Joint’s Jill & Susie
CNSMoms had the pleasure of interviewing life-long North Shore residents, pals and business partners behind the popular signature (and delicious) “Cookie Fries.”
Gardening with Kids: Fun Ideas for All Ages!
Author, photographer and mom Brandy Stone shares details of her new book, filled with STEAM projects to do in the garden.
Local Nonprofit Spotlight: Dancing While Cancering
Maddie never stopped finding the small joys in life, dancing and singing her way through her cancer treatments. This is Scott & Pamela’s story, Maddie’s lasting impact and how you can help, too!
Sugar and Ice – Sugar Cookie and Icing Recipe!
This Sugar Cookie and Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe is a true hit!
The Local Moms Network Book Club: Your Fully Charged Life!
Catch up with Meaghan Murphy and the inspiration behind her new book, Your Fully Charged Life Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay
Meet a Mom: Meet Professional Photographer, Rebecca Gould!
Rebecca’s photography career was born out of a little chance, a little faith and a whole lot of hard work.
Sleep Tips- for Daylight Savings Time, or anytime!
Are you seeing more restless nights than restful? We have a few tips!
Search for Local Day & Regional Overnight Camps!
Find the perfect summer camp for your child’s 2021 summer in the 3rd Annual North Suburban Summer Camp Guide, produced by Chicago North Shore Moms and Libertyville Area Moms, Part of The Local Moms Network!
Favorite Gardening Centers in the North Shore
Spotlight on the North Shore: Gardening Centers! Time to pick up mums and pumpkins at these local tried and true garden centers!
Two Potatoes, Two Ways, Just in Time for St Patricks Day!
Celebrating St Patricks Day just doesn’t feel right without a few potatoes on the menu! Here are two delicious recipes from contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, to choose from!
Meet a Mom: Meet Lesley Wynes, the dyeGirl!
The mom of three is Chief Legal Talent Officer for a 400-lawyer firm AND an adjunct professor at Northwestern University by day. By night, she’s dyeing!