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!
Meet a Mom: Meet Graphic Designer, Alison Stolberg
The Highland Park lifer and twin girl mama chats about her personal and professional life during this time of quarantine, her design process, and who her special design mentors are. Welcome Alison!
Coping In The Time Of Corona
The world is experiencing a health crisis today the likes of which no one alive has seen before. Anna Marcolin, LCSW and host of The Real Therapist Podcast has put together a list of a few simple tools that can help to allay frayed nerves during this trying time. Worth the read!
Meet a Mom: Meet Event & Wedding Designer, Kirbey!
The Flower House is a locally (Highland Park to be exact) owned and operated flower business with their very own exquisite 10,000 square foot greenhouse.
Meet a Mom: Meet Product Entrepreneur, Karen!
Karen is the founder and CEO of k.o. ecolife, maker of THE POWCH!, a reusable, collapsible food and drink pouch-bottle. Her website is also a sustainable living blog. Welcome Karen!
Working Moms & Coronavirus School Closures: How to Deal
Hey working mama. Are you dealing with the bulk of homeschooling plus trying to do your job? You’re not alone, and there’s a silver lining! Our parent company spoke with Lauren Brody, author of the bestselling book, The Fifth Trimester about how to deal.
Easy Pantry Recipes To Try!
These will be go-tos during this strange, social distancing times period—and beyond.
Tried and True: 7 Virtual Prenatal Fitness Resources
Pregnancy is so hard but keep movin’ mama. From live streams, to on demand anytime, there are literally thousands of work outs accessible to you, especially while we’re under physical distancing.
Books, Podcasts & Ted Talks Round-up
We’ve created a round-up our favorite books, podcasts and Ted Talk recommendations in a tidy list for you!
CocoaVia™: A Delicious Way to Boost Heart & Brain Health
Celebrate Heart Health Month with this delicious and easy to use supplement line.