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9 New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the new year, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through it all. Here’s a shortlist of New Year’s Eve cocktails and mocktails—perfect for the 31st or any time you have something to celebrate.
“I Wish We’d Done This Sooner.” A Family’s Real Life Dementia Journey
Care expert, Eric Klein, shares one family’s emotional journey through dementia and the guidance that finally brought them clarity.
5 Ways to Give Back With Your Kids This Holiday Season
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receiving, here are 5 ways to give back to others this holiday season.
Elf on The Shelf: 5 Ways to Make it Less Stressful
The little guy in the red hat is back. Get silly but stress less with these smart tips.
2025 Local Holiday Fun Guide
Check out our 2025 Local Holiday Fun Guide for holiday light events, where to see Santa, special shopping experiences, and more!
7 Experience Gifts The Whole Family Will Love
We’re sharing 10 fun ideas that will bring your family closer together, and gather memories, not dust.
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
From a family docking station to leading by example, experts talk about raising healthy kids in a digital age.
After School Activities Spotlight: Therapeutic Links
In this after school activity spotlight, we learn about Therapuetic Links in Grayslake! Therapeutic Links provides occupational therapy from birth to young adults.
Local Business Spotlight: The Farm System
This week, we are featuring The Farm System in Lake Bluff. This sports training facility specializes in baseball, softball, and basketball. Learn more in our Business Spotlight!
Fall Cocktail Idea: Apple Cider Spritz
The moms from Habitual Hostess share their go-to autumn cocktail.