Meet A Mom
Meet A Mom: Heather
Heather is a wife and Mom of two who has been working at Mundelein Park & Recreation District for the past 13 years. She’s been dancing since she was three years old and teaching it since she was 16 years old. She has a Master’s in Education which helps with her role as the Dance Coordinator. Her love for her job shines through in her interview! Read on to hear what she loves best about her job and how she balances her work and life.
Meet A Mom: Lara
Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I’m originally from California and moved into the Vernon Hills area about 27 years ago because of my job. Do you have child(ren)? Age(s) Yes, a daughter who is 13. What are...
Meet A Mom: Annie
Lake Forest based Fill a Heart 4 Kids (FAH4K), began around a kitchen table with Annie McAveeney and her daughters Lilly and Ellorie. Now FAH4K helps over 1,350 unaccompanied homeless youth and foster children in the Chicagoland area every year with...
Meet A Mom: Marilyn
Marilyn is the heart of a fabulous family we are grateful to call neighbors! She is a Mom of three sweet, kind kiddos, wife to one of the best Dads around and her sister also lives down the street. This family was drawn to the Libertyville community from the city 7 years ago after attending the annual tree lighting in Cook Park with her sister. They loved the tight knit community and vibrant downtown. Marilyn is proud to be an Instructor at Heather’s Gym, her community within a community. She is a recent member turned instructor and shares her experience in this full interview. Come see how her love of fitness, music and motivating others shines through in her classes! Check the HG website and app for a listing of Marilyn’s classes!
Meet A Mom: Jena
Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I grew up in Arlington Heights, IL, and have lived in Wildwood (unincorporated Grayslake) for 15 years. My family spends a lot of time in Libertyville—our church, Grace...
Meet A Mom: Liz
Meet Liz, a former teacher and current stay-at-home mom of two. Liz and her husband Chris grew up in Deerfield, but now live in Vernon Hills. Liz’s first husband was an Illinois State Trooper who was killed in the line of duty. Read more to learn about the important work Liz does since she was widowed in 2013.
Meet A Mom: Kim
Can you please describe your family, where you live and how long you’ve lived there. Why did you choose to live in this area? I live in the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago with my husband, Clark, 3 year old son, Gavin, and 1 year old daughter,...
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2, which is out June 7 and which we recently previewed. Clever writing, skilled animation and smart messages (a warning about helicopter parenting is a theme...
Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
We love a mama who thinks and acts outside the box, and that’s a category Evangeline Lilly fits squarely in. You may know her as the effervescently beautiful star of the cult favorite television series Lost, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. Currently,...
Meet A Mom: Joyce
I am so proud to introduce you to Joyce, the Director of the Greater Chicago Chapter of Safe Families for Children. She incorporates the theme of “Hospitality as a Way of Life” as she tells her story. Her warm, caring nature comes from her family history. I hope you enjoy hearing about her journey and are inspired to get involved!