Baked Chicken Nuggets
Summer is officially underway, and we're all about easy, kid-friendly meals that can be whipped up quickly after a day of camp or pool. These baked chicken nuggets take just about 20 minutes to come together, and can be made with gluten-free breadcrumbs for food...
Local Splash Pads!!
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...
Hinsdale Swim Club Tryouts
2021-2022 Hinsdale Swim Club Tryouts We look forward to starting our 2021-2022 season in the BRAND NEW Hinsdale Central High School pool! Do You Love to Swim? Come try out and continue the fun with Hinsdale Swim Club (HSC), a year-round competitive age...
Grand Ave Preschool–40th Anniversary and Burr Ridge Location!
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...
LOCAL Summer Camp Guide 2021
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...
Ledge Lounger
Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest partner, Ledge Lounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year! Their products are all about making the most of your outdoor space, from stylish and classic outdoor furniture to in-pool...
Summer Reading!
Resource Alert: Curated list of Summer Reads for children entering K-3rd Grade!
Meet-a-Mom, Lauren Shelton
Meet-a-Mom featuring Dr. Lauren Shelton. Lauren is mom to an adorable little guy and loves living in the Western Suburbs. Lauren and her husband are co owners and chiropractors at Root & Bloom Chiropractic in Clarendon Hills.
Meet-a-Mom, Stephanie Upson
Meet-a-Mom featuring Stephanie Upson! Stephanie is a wife, mom to 4 (in 4 years!) and owner of OPA PLATIA, a company that was created to celebrate the special connection that comes with being part of a community. Learn more about Stephanie, her amazing family and her clothing line that truly celebrates all of us and our community!
Sheet Pan S’mores and S’mores Accessories
If you love making s'mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S'mores from Maria Provanzano of From Scratch with Maria. The best part? You can enjoy them this way well after summer...
60 Second Coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks
This take on coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks uses pre-shredded coleslaw so it comes together in just under a minute. Plus, it can be made ahead so it's the perfect summer party (or busy weeknight) side. Serves 6-8 *For best flavor, allow to sit at least 4 hours in...
Interview with Tim Masters founder of My Green Mattress
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...
Best Sleep Ever!
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...
Our Favorite Pool Essentials
We love the pool. Love, love, love spending summer days swimming away and can't wait to be there this year! First, lets talk goggles. When I say that we have tried every pair of goggles out there between the 4 kids, it might actually not be an exaggeration. With so...
“Back” to Me! My FIRST Ever Chiropractic Adjustment!
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...
Meet-a-Mom, Christie Cuthbert
Meet-a-Mom featuring Christie Cuthbert! Christie is a former Hinsdale Mom to FOUR Boys (a set of TRIPLET Boys + Big Brother) and author! You will love reading about Christie’s local favorites and what keeps them coming back each summer! Christie’s books are fantastic and you can even catch her LIVE for a special story time, Monday June 14th at The Hinsdale Farmer’s Market on the Library Lawn at 11am!
Plastic Tray with dividers and lid!
Plastic Divided tray with lids! Perfect for summer BBQ's and Pool snacks!
Top Tips for Hosting at Home from Tend2You!
Top Tips for Hosting at Home from Tend2You! With the pandemic slowly unfolding, we’ve noticed that at-home celebrations are back in bloom, bigger and better than ever before! Below is a list of our favorite tips to creating a stress-free day that you (the host) can...
Meet-a-Mom, Jen Alsman
Meet-a-Mom featuring Jen Alsman! Jen and her husband chose Clarendon Hills to raise their two daughters and we are so glad they did! Jen is an active philanthropist, health coach and founder of YOUnique Balance Health Coaching.
Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta from CatwithaK Cooks
If you're trying to sneak more veggies into your family meals, this Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta from our contributor CatwithaK Cooks is a great start. For more recipes from The Local Moms Network, go to https://thelocalmomsnetwork.com/articles/recipes/. Cauliflower...