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You know what else takes a village- keeping our co

You know what else takes a village- keeping our communities strong & thriving! Do you know the easiest way to do that? SHOP SMALL!

It’s #smallbusinesssaturday! Not only do we have all of the wonderful businesses throughout the North Shore to choose from this weekend, but Holiday Markets in both Highland Park and Winnetka!

It’s a gorgeous, sunny day to get outside & #shopsmall- and even nice enough to have a drink outside to support our local restaurants 🍻

Head over to our bustling website (link in bio 👆🏼) and take a cruise around for local happenings, resources and holiday content! 💝
Cheers to the weekend!

Long school breaks in the winter call for lots of

Long school breaks in the winter call for lots of brainstorming to make every day activities seem more exciting... time for GAME NIGHT⭐️

We threw together a quick and simple game night this week with friends & had the best time- stay at home advisory style😉

Put together a few trays of finger foods your kids can help prepare. We went with veggies, crackers, meats + cheeses, graham cookies, and pizza we cut into little squares to make it easy to grab🥕🍻🍕Add cute napkins, a pretty winter candle, “fancy” appetizer plates, etc. ✨ Super easy, yet more special than the norm!

We connected with friends and battled it out on the Nintendo Switch for hours! Having friends join from another household made it extra fun for us all- and we connected by FaceTime while playing! Stress free family fun, with friends while keeping everyone safe this winter💥

Swipe for a list of our favorite multiplayer games⭐️ OR, board/box games are more your speed we’ve got you covered there too! ⌛️✨🔍Link in bio for a list of great box games multi ages can enjoy together!

2020, the year that has tested our strength and sa

2020, the year that has tested our strength and sanity- and also reminded us how fortunate we are. We are beyond grateful for our families, our health within them, and for all you & this community 🤍

Eat ALL the things, find big joy in the small moments & have a wonderful holiday friends🤍

This DIY Thanksgiving Day balloon parade (or any d

This DIY Thanksgiving Day balloon parade (or any day) is perfect for anyone swapping their traditional parade tradition for more social-distanced friendly activities this year! 🙏 to @fromscratchwithmaria for sharing this super cute fam activity - link on our bio page 👆🏼

Pro tip: Michaels delivers on Instacart within 2 to 5 hours for supplies through the north shore!

#thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #mariaprovenzano #hallmarkchannel #thanksgivingcrafts #diy #thanksgiving2020 #thanksgivingdayparade #chicagonorthshoremoms #michaelscraftstore

Is your tree up as Halloween decorations come down

Is your tree up as Halloween decorations come down or are you an after Thanksgiving kind of family?

If you haven’t decked the halls yet, you can find your perfect tree at one of these businesses this week! ✨They’ll have you gushing “it’s a beaut” before you know it🎄😉

-Historic Wagner Farm @historicwagnerfarm
Glenview, 847-657-1506

-Chalet @chaletnursery
Wilmette, 847-256-0561

-Reds Garden Center @reds_garden
Northbrook, 847-272-1209

-L & M Tree and Wreath
Evanston, 715-965-3482

-Pesches @pesches_flowers
Des Plains, 847-299-1300

Looking for an even quicker grab and go, check your local Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme or Lowe’s 🎄

It's Monday and it feels like we're off to the rac

It's Monday and it feels like we're off to the races, but right this moment we can all slow it down to enjoy this week's CNSMoms Meet a Mom feature - The Lovely Northbrook mama of two wee ones and master of her own Public Relations domaine, Amy Kaske Berger (@amykaskeberger)! 👏🏼 (Link on our bio page 👆🏼)

Amy’s sharing with us stellar PR advice for any small business, an impressive list of local takeout restaurants to help get you through this long winter and even her must-binge TV shows. Her “just go for it” attitude is refreshingly upbeat – read on to find out how you, yes YOU mama, can “just go for it,” too! 💫 📣

Read the full interview by visiting ChicagoNorthShoreMoms.com (link on bio page 👆🏼). Then check out and cruise around our site for more relevant parenting and holiday content! 💙💚

#chicagonorthshoremoms #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #publicrelations #meetamom #meetamommonday #northbrookillinois #northbrookmoms #chicagonorthshore #northshorechicago #northshoresmallbiz #momboss #mombosslife #momssupportingmoms

It’s Black Friday week mamas, treat yo’ selves

It’s Black Friday week mamas, treat yo’ selves!!! 🌟 If there’s any year you deserve it, it’s 2020!

So many of the local businesses in our holiday shopping guide generously offered discounts- it’s the perfect way to support local while thanking yourself for a long, hard year well done 🌟 link in bio!

#shopsmall #shoplocal #giftyourself #treatyoself #selflove #chicagonorthshoremoms #highlandparkillinois #glenviewmoms #northbrookillinois #wilmetteillinois #lakeforestillinois

Ellie here... I continue to be amazed at how much

Ellie here... I continue to be amazed at how much all of my children teach me, but I never expected my five-year-old to teach this old dog a new trick! Head over to our stories to view his 60-second guided meditation that even this scattered mind can hold.

And did you know that the North Shore has some very talened yogi mamas offering up virtual yoga this winter? We'll list a few and don't mean to leave anyone out so if you know of another local kids yoga resource leave a comment below, please and thank you!

💙 @hopalongyogi
💙 @rtaxman
💙 @buddhabellykidsyoga
💙 @skipandscoot
💙 @yellowelephantyoga

#chicagonorthshoremoms #northshoreyoga

Parents of teens: Is your child gearing up for the

Parents of teens: Is your child gearing up for the SAT and/or ACT? One-on-one virtual tutoring can help.

@academic_approach is preparing middle school (and soon-to-be-high-school!) students with their new, robust middle school curriculum.

Visit: academicapproach.com/locations/chicagoland/ for more information from your town's Academic Approach.

Parents can also inquire about 1:1 virtual tutoring for middle schoolers moving on to high school!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #academicapproach #satpreparation #virtualtutoring #highlandparkillinois #wilmetteillinois #acttutor

Do you follow @weelicious? If you don’t, you ne

Do you follow @weelicious? If you don’t, you need to! 🍴Mompreneur Catherine McCord has the best ideas that make even the pickiest little eaters happy- and she started @onepotatobox to make healthy meals they’ll love even easier to create!

The Local Moms Network caught up with Catherine about @onepotatobox & holiday plans. Plus she shared a few favorite holiday recipes- like these cute pumpkin parfaits! YUM!

Link in bio for full interview🍽

How do you keep your gift shopping local this holi

How do you keep your gift shopping local this holiday season? One way is to head over to https://shop.downtownhp.com/, the online Highland Park marketplace that keeps it local. It's a comprehensive list of local restaurants, businesses and services with perfect selections for everyone on your 'nice' list. Shop Black Friday deals and still keep it local from the comfort of your comfy spot at home!

Our businesses need us now more than ever before. Help keep them thriving = good for everyone! Visit and follow @downtownhighlandparkil for updates and shopping suggestions.

#sponsored #chicagonorthshoremoms #givingmomsthegiftoftime #highlandparkmoms #highlandparkillinois #chicagonorthshore #northshorechicago

We have another GIVEAWAY- and this one’s sweet!🍪🥧🍦

🦃 It’s THANKSGIVAWAY with @sweetthing.bakeshop and
@sweethomegelato ! 🦃

Sweet’thing HEAT N SERVE mini cookie-pies topped with sweet home gelato is the perfect dessert for thanksgiving 2020, available in a 4 or 6 pack + a pint or quart of gelato! 🍪🥧 Pie flavors include: Loaded Chocolate Chip(6 pack only), Sugar Sprinkle(6 pack only),Birthday Cake, Chocolate Chocolate Lava, Cinnamon Roll, Caramel Pretzel (HEAT at 350 for 8-10 mins) 🥰

We’re giving away a four pack + a gelato pint (*for Chicagoland entry only & pick up will be Tuesday or Wednesday, November 25th between 3-9 at Sweet Home Gelato in Highland Park).🍪❤️

To Enter-
🍪Please follow @sweetthing.bakeshop , @sweethomegelato and @chicago_north_shore_moms moms

🍦comment what you are thankful for this crazy year!

Good luck- and if you want to guarantee a sweet Thanksgiving, place an order for pick up before your big turkey day! 🦃🍪❤️

Today we're celebrating North Shore mama of two an

Today we're celebrating North Shore mama of two and author, @janeadh's recent published children's book, “Through the Window of Winter, The Rabbit”! The story is based on the true story of her immunocompromised daughter and embodies the spirit of enduring friendships in children. The best part... the story highlights the small gestures we can take to make others feel special 💜💜💜. Head over to that link in our bio to read about how this book came to be, and then grab a copy for your family!

#chicagonorthshoremoms #enduringfriendships #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #authorlife #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #truefriendships

Yes ma'am, it's here! This week’s Meet a Mom fea

✨ Sound on! ✨ This year has been full of surp

✨ Sound on! ✨

This year has been full of surprises! Looking for a fun & festive event you can count on? Then hop into your vehicle with your nearest and dearest and head to Let It Shine!

@shinelightshow2020 is a drive-through light show in Northbrook where you can experience synchronized lights to all of your favorite Holiday tunes! This event takes place in the west parking lot of Northbrook Court Mall and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Chicago North Shores Kellogg Cancer Center. ♥️

We had the chance to attend the preview this week and it didn’t disappoint! ✨ While restrictions are becoming tighter and gatherings canceled, this was the perfect 2020 way to kick off the season in the comfort of your own vehicle! Bonus- you don’t have to brave the cold!

Our suggestions- go on a weekday when crowds are light, pack snacks + something to make it feel extra special! We made cookies, bags of a popcorn mix, and picked up hot chocolate on the way. They danced out of the sunroof & windows, and loved the lights! Plus, our pup was able to join in on the fun! All in all it was a quick night of family magic that you have full control over- in a time when that’s hard to come by❤️

-The Details-

-Let It Shine will be open November 15th- January 9th
4:30-10pm weekdays
4:30-11pm weekends

-Pricing varies by day
$29.99 on weekdays
$39.99 on weekends

-Only one ticket required per vehicle and a Fast Pass add on for a quicker entrance for $15

-Open rain or snow, because you’re comfy & warm in your vehicle!

-GO! ❄️♥️✨

Downtown Highland Park Alliance just released a su

Downtown Highland Park Alliance just released a super easy and convenient way to shop, curbside and carry out meals with Downtown HP's Online Marketplace! 🎁
https://shop.downtownhp.com/

#ad This one-stop shopping website will be highlighting key items from our retail shops, salons/spas/wellness facilities, fitness studios and restaurants to help you shop local this season and keep our district thriving through community support! You could call it your local Amazon shopping experience!

Click the link 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 to check it out and start shopping and let's come out BIG for our favorite retailers! https://shop.downtownhp.com/

Participating businesses include: The Bar Method, Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstore, Club Pilates, CryoPure Spa, Dayhouse Coworking, ENAZ boutique, FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center, @Harper+Ash, HP Tops, Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School, Jade & Renee, My Best friend's Closet Boutique, North Shore College Consulting, North Shore Therapeutic Massage & Wellness, Norton's Restaurant, Over The Top Boutique, Pulling Down the Moon, Pulse Boxing and Fitness, Ross Cosmetics & Boutique-For Savvy Women Who Love to Shop & Save, Ruby of Siam Highland Park, SERENE Nails, Style Shack, Summer Classics, Synergy Marketing Solutions, The Stationery Station, Therapeutic Kneads, Ltd., Twinkle Twinkle Little One, just to name a few! 🕎🎄🎁💝😍

It’s been a year- take a break from the kitchen

It’s been a year- take a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving and let someone else do the cooking! 🦃

We’ve rounded up take-out options from local favorites! Oh! And we’ll be updating the list daily. What are your Thanksgiving day plans this year? Are you cooking or doing carry out?

Follow the link in bio for full list! 🥂

Normally putting together a gift guide is popping

Normally putting together a gift guide is popping into local stores to snap photos, then organizing over drinks🥂 & putting together small, curated lists for each type of recipient... well, that was SO 2019!

This years guide has taken a different direction because to be honest, as much as we love to stroll through the boutiques of the North Shore, we don’t have time! ♥️ The pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives- and that’s reflected through this years guide.

We decided not to specifically highlight products, but the small businesses that make Chicago’s North Shore unique & beautiful instead.✨

Small businesses have had a tremendously hard year. It’s more important than ever to shop small and support local.♥️ So while we may not have pointed out the perfect gifts at each of the businesses included this year, we hope you’ll familiarize yourself with the wonderful options that you have locally before following a corporate link to purchase gifts this year. ✨Each Friday we’ll highlight a few favorites from different businesses- and we hope you’ll find a few favorites too!🎁

Tap the links and scroll the sites✨ We’re sure you’ll find something perfect for everyone on you’re list!
♥️ (scroll for a tiny preview of all the goodness you’ll find through the gorgeous North Shore this season!) ✨ Link in bio to see the full guide!

Honoring all who served♥️ We appreciate you♥

Honoring all who served♥️
We appreciate you♥️

✨ It's here! This week's CNSMoms Meet a Mom feat

✨ It's here! This week's CNSMoms Meet a Mom feature is the lovely Northbrook mama of three and owner of @studio.spin Northfield and Highland Park, Julie Hafner! Julie’s energy and passion for commitment literally jump out of this interview – it’s contagious! Read the full interview (link in bio 👆🏼) and learn how Julie started this business in Northfield eight years ago and how she's gaining cadence! Welcome, Julie! 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🚴🏻‍♀️

#chicagonorthshoremoms #studiospin #meetamom #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #spinning #meetamom #spinnersofinstagram #spininstructor #everydamndayfitness #everydamnday #highlandparkillinois #northfieldillinois

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