Style Posts

7 Tips for Preparing for Your Professional Photo Shoot
Professional photographer, Nicola Levine of Nicola Levine Photography discusses her favorite tips and tricks for making the most of your photo session!

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!

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.

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!

Stress Induced Hair Loss- It’s a Thing
Are you seeing more hair in your brush and shower recently? You may be experiencing stress induced hair loss! It’s a thing, and we have tips from Stylist Jenny Kawecki to help!

Winter Skin Solutions!
Are you getting out of the shower and feeling like there’s no moisture in your body? Same, girl same. Chicagoland winters are brutal on our skin- especially our faces because they’re exposed! So today we’re sharing our favorite ways to keep faces feeling hydrated....

Meet Megan Estrada, CEO of NSWE Events!
10 years ago, Megan had a full-time job as a catering director for luxury hotels. But with babies just 12 months apart in age she found herself work/life dilema.

Meet a Mom: Painter and Installation Artist Nicole Gordon!
The Glencoe mom of three boys has an impressive portfolio of solo and group exhibitions nationally.

Meet a Mom: Meet Local Influencer Johanna Grange!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the uber creative local influencer from Glenview, mom of two wee ones and Owner of Oak Street Social = entrepreneurial growth and social media advice!

Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl’s, 6 Fav Fall Finds
CNSmoms Beauty Contributor, Nicole Pearl The Beauty Girl says “Beauty Shouldn’t Be A Bitch.” Her top picks will truly elevate your everyday.

Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Emily Vikre’s Camp Cocktails!
Writer, distillery owner and mom of one Emily Vikre shares her favorite summer cocktail.

How We’re Shopping For Back to School!
We’re celebrating this new chapter by keeping traditions like clothes shopping, even though this year may feel different. Here’s how.

The Local Moms Network Book Club: Eliza Starts a Rumor!
We’ve started a book club! Here’s our interview with author of Eliza Starts a Rumor and NYC mom of three, Jane Rosen. Exciting!

Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children
This mom of two shares her experience and perspective.

Pinstripes Welcomes Back Everyone, Safely!
Pinstripes bowling, bocce and bistro will be reopening the beautiful outdoor patios as well as delicious to-go catering packages and more! Learn more about what you can expect from Pinstripes!

Nonprofit Spotlight: Pitch Your Peers Chicago, a Grant Funding Organization, Gives Big!
Founded in 2016, Pitch Your Peers is a grant giving organization funded entirely by its members. Learn more about the Chicago chapter co-founders, Jennie and Shawna, and how they’ve made an impact on our local communities.

Meet a Mom: Meet Balloon Artist, Megan Raysby!
Mother of two young children, Megan Raysby, is a locally and internationally recognized balloon artist who loves helping the people of Chicago’s North Shore celebrate! Welcome, Megan!

Meet a Mom: Meet Realtor & Philanthropist, Nicole Fabiano Oertel!
It’s no secret that the real estate market has picked up in “the burbs” lately. But working ’round the clock’ doesn’t stop Nicole from volunteering at the nonprofit Stepping Stones Network!

Meet a Mom: Meet Jewelry Designer, Diana Peters!
Diana Peters owns two companies, has three kids, one dog and shines bright! Get to know Diana and what makes DP Designs sparkle!

Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
Get organized in style with these chic pieces—and meet the moms who started the line.