Chicago Staycation Ideas!
When you need to get away from it all, but don’t have time for a true vacation, book a STAYCATION!
Small Business Love: Spotlighting the Theriault-Fazio Team with Proper Rate!
Learn more about this dynamic mortgage company based here on the North Shore and the married duo that makes it tick.
The Ten Most Important Questions to Ask About Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning has become an important buzzword, but what does it mean? Russell Coaching breaks it down and fills us in on what to ask ourselves about our own children.
Meet a Mom: Leslie Randolph
Meet Leslie Randolph, Highland Park Mom of two, and founder of The Coach Chronicles!
Register for Music Summer Camp!
Twelve Tone music camps are a great way to make a ton of progress in a short amount of time. Our camps help kids discover the joy of musical collaboration. Engaging in music education at a young age helps children fine-tune motor skills, understand commitment and...
Meet an Olympic Dad: Luger Chris Mazdzer!
Just in time for the 2022 Winter Games in Bejing, we caught up with Salt Lake City-based Chris Mazdzer!
School of Rock: Teaching Kids How to Rock On Stage and In Life
Is your child ready to rock? School of rock is ready for them!
Chicagoland Winters and the Ice Dam with Restoration 1
Chicago winters can wreak havoc on more than just our mood and skin! Kevin Ramirez talks Ice Dams: what to look for and how to keep your home safe.
Chic & Cozy Winter Coats!
10 winter coats to keep you warm AND stylish all winter long!
Intermittent Fasting: 7 Things to Know About This Diet Trend!
We asked Dr. Jason Fung, author of Complete Guide to Fasting and a leader in the field of fasting, about this diet trend, its benefits, and more.
Meet a Mom: Meet Susan Birnberg!
Susan tells us about the entrepreneurial spirit, how she keeps mom guilt in check and what’s next for her 18+ year career at Bank of America!
Best of the Screen for Kids by Age! Movies + TV!
A mix of oldies, but goodies along with new movies and series, we have a list of our favorites for a cozy movie day- or when parents need a break!
Meet a Mom: Meet Claudia Smalley!
The Lake Forest mama of two boys and former ad exec tells us how her career as a successful artist started and how it’s going now.
12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January!
12 options will help mix things up if you’re going through Dry January! (& if you’re not, throw in your favorite mixer!)
4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30!
Are you starting a Whole 30 this January? We have 4 tips from the founder founder and CEO Melissa Urban!
COVID-19 Testing within North Shore Chicago
Is it a cold, the flu, holiday hangover- or Covid-19? Here’s hoping we can help get you the answer! We’ll continue to update the list as we find more!
Meet a Mom: Meet Kelli Gould!
Meet the lovely Wilmette mama of three wee cuties, former globe trotting marketing exec and current real estate guru!
Meet a Mom: Rosemary D’Urso of Library Mom!
Rosemary D’Urso, also known as the “Library Mom,” has been The Local Mom Network’s go-to resource for fantastic book recommendations (for both kids as well as moms) for the past few years.
Tablesetting 101: Host to Perfection!
Whether you are hosting a casual or a formal dinner party, take the time to set a special and lovely table for your guests with these tips!
Hydration Coach: the new & local woman owned business that you want to know!
The small business you need in your life this winter season!