4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
While there are tons of childcare options in the suburbs, most towns tend to have one approach that’s most popular. Here’s what our partner Suburban Jungles suggests people moving consider…
Ali Landry’s Healthy Blondies!
Chickpeas add an extra boost of nutrition to this classic dessert.
Post-Baby Pelvic Health 101!
A pelvic floor expert shares her insight and advice for feeling great after birth and beyond.
Meet a Mom: Actress Ali Landry!
This mom of three shares her New Year’s resolutions, her passion project, what makes a great mom friend and more!
Meet a Mom: Meet Fashion Blogger, Stefani!
Our featured mama is originally from Hamburg, Germany. From fashion stylist to SAHM life, this fashion influencer is styling her way through raising 3 kids in Chicago’s North Shore.
Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!
Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....
Meet a Mom: Children’s Book Author, Janea!
Highland Park resident Janae Harris has joined the ranks of our local children’s book authors! In this interview, Janea narrates her path from corporate life to writer to author, favorite local stomping grounds and solid advice for not just girls, but all woman-kind about taking charge of one’s voice!
Why Montessori? Why Now?
How Montessori education unleashes 21st-century kids to love learning and think big.
3 Tips for Caring for Your Rug this Holiday Season and Beyond!
Sara Tiger, Manager for Job Youshaei Rug Company, outlines three tips to handling spills and stains on your investment.
Meet a Mom: Deka Lash Multi-Studio Franchise Owner, Bette Anne!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is an almost empty-nester with an ultra-impressive resume. In fact, I’m not sure if she’s slept much achieving this much in such a short time! Come see what I mean…
Making a Better World: Nurturing a Child’s Love of Science
Children are natural scientists! Carly Andrews, Head of School for Baker Demonstration School, outlines the processes that best foster a love of science from preschool to 8th grade [hint: it doesn’t involve text books or long periods of desk sitting]!
8 Legit Reasons to Hire a Professional Childproofer
Considering a DYI baby proofing project? Consider again… Professional childproofers have a wealth of current product knowledge about what works and what’s been recalled, which, in the long-run can save your family time, money and safety. Here’s how…
Meet a Mom: International Fashion Distributer, Karen!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the very lovely Karen Anderson, Lake Forest mama of two sweet little boys and international fashion distributer! Karen embodies the essence reinventing one’s mama-self from corporate life to mom boss life!
Seven Childproofing Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of joyous events – family and friends gathering together to celebrate the season. But a crowded house can mean a lot of safety risks for those little ones – is your home truly safe for the holidays?
Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!
We spoke with the author and mindfulness expert about her growing brand.
Meet a Mom: Restaurant Owner Franny Kaulentis!
If you’ve ever visited Highwood, you know about the fabulous restaurant scene that just keeps getting better. The bustling little town also has a few classics that diners have frequented for decades, like Alex’s Washington Gardens. That’s why we are so excited to introduce to you Franny Kaulentis and her husband Mike, proud new owners of Alex’s Washington Gardens in Highwood!
13 Mindful Tips To Help Enjoy The Holiday Season with Ease
‘Tis the season of merrymaking! Guest contributor Emily Schiller of The Style Du Jour, rounded up more than a dozen tips and tricks from your fellow North Shore area moms to help ground us in the simple joys of this festive time of year. Enjoy!
Meet a Mom: Meet Ashley Kain Silver!
Ashley Kain Silver was born and raised in Glencoe. The real estate agent loves it so much, she’s raising her kids there now! Her business is bustling but life hasn’t been easy. Ashley talks about life, family, career and her divorce.
The Mom Behind Smitten Films
Lisa Ridd is the talented mom who launched the business that helps families preserve memories through video!
Want a “Great School” for Your Kids? Start with These 5 Questions.
Every family is different, but they all seem to align on one thing: the priority to have “great schools” for their kids. The challenge? To determine the right types of schools for your family, Suburban Jungle suggests asking yourself FIVE key questions.
