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Mom Approved TV Recommendations We polled our Instagram followers and this is the awesome lists we have to share! It's cold and TV just hits the spot sometimes!  

It’s the start of the new year and if you are ready to spice up your health and wellness game this is the guide for you! Local options right at our fingertips to help focus on your health and wellness in the new year!

Kool Aid Hair Dye: It's cheap, they love it, it really works, and honestly, lasts AWHILE! This is now the second time during this pandemic that I have agreed to coloring the girls hair with kool-aid! Turns out, never say never.... I have used this exact tutorial and...

Looking for some local mom approved sledding hill fun? Look no further, here is a list of several great hills in our neighborhood.

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Here are our favorite holiday movies that the whole family can enjoy! The Grinch Who Stole Christmas--we really love all 3 versions! Check this one out on Amazon Prime Video Klaus--this is a newer movie but already a classic--hard...

2020 Santa Visits may look a little different, but here are some options to snap that coveted Santa Pic!

Recently, we shared the story of our favorite organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress, including an interview with cofounder Tim Masters. We just love how Tim and his wife Cindy launched the brand to help their young daughter (and other kids like her) who are...

2021 What About the MOMS Guidebook? A Guide Book dedicated to all the Moms out there who have been pulled in SO many directions of the course of the last year++. Now is the time to focus on YOU! Here are some great local resources ready to take care of you, Mom. Don't...

If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com, an online marketplace for new and used books, with over 10...

Celebrating that special little one is always fun! Here are some great local options for your upcoming festivities!

There is still plenty of summer left to check out a LOCAL Splash Pad! Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Ave Western Springs Harvester Park 15W400 Harvester Dr. Burr Ridge Splash Island 1480 Forest Gate Rd Oak Brook Gordon Park Tilden Ave & Ogden Ave La Grange Memorial...

Join us in congratulating Grand Ave Preschool in celebrating their 40th year anniversary! Their flagship location is in downtown Western Springs and last year they opened a Burr Ridge location, replacing their longtime La Grange Highlands facility. Grand Avenue has...

2021 Summer Camp Guide  Summer is coming and so are some amazing local camps! Be sure to scroll all the way down to find the perfect camps for your little ones. Cheers to sunshine and summertime! 5 Star Soccer Camps Hinsdale | 5 Star Soccer Camps 2021   Registration...

When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...

I have always enjoyed a good night of sleep, but once you become a parent and the become harder to come by, I really VALUE it! Although, I can not control who may wake up needing me or if my anxiety over all the things will prevent a good night sleep, I sure can...

After what felt like a never ending year of "unprecedented" times, I finally feel myself coming up for air! If you have followed along with me for a while you may know that I have decided that 2021 is the year of the MOM! The year MOM takes care of herself a bit and...

One in every 13 kids has food allergies and my son, Ryan, is one of them. I am a food allergy mom. I am always thankful that Ryan is healthy, but everyday I am worried. I am cautious. I am checking and double checking very single food item I buy.  I bring Ryan home...

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is about swim lessons! If you've been following along for a while you may have seen that we LOVE to swim! My oldest swims competitively year round and summer swim is always a MUST. My younger two are still in lessons, I...