Meet-a-Mom, Carrie Dolan | Hinsdale Area Moms

Meet-a-Mom, Carrie Dolan

What’s your favorite family activity in the Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Clarendon Hills Area?
We always love attending the Hinsdale Fourth of July parade and Gathering on the Green in Western Springs.

How many children do you have and what are their age(s)?
We have 3 children and a Dog. Emily 6, Nora 4, and William 2. Our French Bulldog Chloe is 12.

How long have you lived in the Hinsdale/WS/La Grange/CH Area? What made you decide to live here?
My husband and I both grew up in Hinsdale, and knew we wanted to move back to the area. We purchased a house in Western Springs 8 years ago. We have loved raising our children in the same area we grew up! It is especially amazing that we have so many family and friends close by.

Where’s your favorite place to eat and/or shop in the Hinsdale/WS/La Grange/CH Area?
Vintage Charm is my absolute favorite place to shop! They have adorable clothing, and great gifts! I always leave with something I love. Gibsons in Oak Brook and The Country House are our favorites spots for date night. We also love taking the kids to Egg Harbor for breakfast.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
That I am absolutely smitten with the charm of the South especially Charleston South Carolina!

Anyone special you’d like to thank for helping you through parenthood?
Yes! We are so thankful to have our family and so many wonderful friends helping us through parenthood. Parenting is much more fun when you get to do it with people you love ( and make you laugh) by your side.

Are you involved in a business venture, a local organization, a creative endeavor, or in the corporate world? Please share!
I work as the lead barre teacher at The Dailey Method LaGrange. The Dailey Method has such a fantastic community of teachers and students. We offer safe and effective barre and cycle classes meant for everybody. I have taught and practiced The Dailey Method through all 3 of my pregnancies. It definitely helped me through my deliveries and recover faster. So I especially love working with students during their pregnancies and postpartum. It is so amazing to be able to help people grow stronger and keep them smiling while doing it.

I am also on the board of 100 Women Who Give a Damn. At 100 Women our goal is to get 100 women ( or more) from the area together to raise money for three local charities. In the past few years we have raised almost $200k that all went to charity. We have met so many beautiful people that are making a big impact! It is truly heartwarming to see all of the hardwork and love happening in our community.

How has this community been instrumental in getting you to where you are now?
Living in this community you always felt the support and love of others around you. When people feel supported there is room to grow, and someone to help get you back up when you fall.

Photo Credit: Headshot by Kanda and Family Photo by Stephanie Lemay Photography

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