Weekend Round-up: May 17th – May 19th
Here is your Weekend Round-up for May 17th – May 19th! If you go, let them know, Libertyville Area Moms sent you. Call ahead to check for availability. Check our Calendar for many more events!
Meet A Mom: Jennifer
Jennifer Neumann, wife, mother of five, marathon coach and Instructor at Heather’s Gym Tell us a little about yourself. I’ve lived in Libertyville for 18 years and am married to my high school sweetheart, Peter. We have five amazing children and...
Meet A Mom: Hannah
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Hannah, who is married her high school sweetheart from Libertyville High School – actually they met at Butterfield Elementary School in third grade! She lives in Libertyville with her husband and 16 month old son. Read more to learn about Hannah’s long-standing family history in town and her favorite local traditions!
MASSE: A New Shopping Tool Busy Moms are Loving
Anyone that’s ever completed a baby registry know it requires a lot of research. You can read online comments, of course, but we all still end up asking our friends, What really works? And that’s the concept behind the new app MASSE, a community based on real people...
Easy Floral Cocktails for Mother’s Day—Or Any Day!
Whether you’re hosting a Mother’s Day brunch this year, or simply want to toast to yourself, we can’t think of a better cocktail to do it with than these Mother’s Day Floral Cocktails from The Local Moms Network contributor Domestikated Life. Elderflower liquor is...
Meet A Mom: Erin
Erin Kahn was born and raised in Libertyville, just like her husband. She resides there now where they are raising their two boys. Erin was drawn to real estate at a young age, and her many businesses and passions are all intertwined. Historic preservation, interior design and furniture restoration are so important to her. You can find Erin at her @properites office, on the MainStreet Libertyville Design Committee prepping for the Historic Home Tour or cheering on her boys from the sidelines!
Hawthorn Mall Unveils New ‘MyPerks’ Loyalty Program, Hosts Grand Opening for Exclusive Members-Only MyPerks Lounge
Hawthorn Mall Unveils New ‘MyPerks’ Loyalty Program, Hosts Grand Opening for Exclusive Members-Only MyPerks Lounge Shopping Center Localizes Program, Makes Loyalty Perks More Personal and Meaningful Hawthorn Mall, a super-regional shopping center which...
Meet A Mom: Rebecca
Meet Rebecca – the owner of the new Dailey Method barre + cycle studio in Vernon Hills. She’s a passionate believer in the life (and body) changing Dailey Method classes and she is expanding the class schedule in May with more times and different class formats! Read about her journey from stay-at-home mom to business owner with 2 successful studios. And check out her favorite spots near her studio in Mellody Farm.
Meet A Mom: Jess
HI! Im Jess Stoffel, owner of Epic Media Inc., an internet marketing company specializing in website design, SEO and social media marketing. I grew up in the Detroit area and moved to Evanston in 2006 after I graduated from Oakland University. In...
Easy Easter Bunny Tail Cupcakes
Looking for a fun Easter dessert that the kids will love… and can help with? How about these adorable Bunny Tail Cupcakes? We got together with Andrena from Crazy Confections who walked us through what we need to do complete the little masterpieces! Check out the...
Meet A Mom: Tamara
Martha Abelson Photography Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I moved a lot growing up. I am originally from Southern California and spent most of my childhood between both California and New Jersey. I attended 13...
Where Fitness and Yoga Collide … Heather’s Gym
By: Heather Fahrenkrog I often joke that I have never been a purist about anything, fusion is more my style. I take aspects of fitness disciplines and blend them to create classes that are unique, fun, and effective. However, about eight months ago I asked...
CH-CH-CH-Chia
Chia seeds are a magical food that need their time in the spot light! I’ve been using chia in my protein shakes for awhile now, knowing they were a super food, but never knowing ALL the benefits they possess. Chia seeds originated in Mexico where they were...
Former ESPN Anchor Lisa Kerney On Raising An Athlete
We first started reading Kelle Hampton’s motherhood and lifestyle blog, Enjoying the Small Things, even before we had our own kids. This Naples, Florida-based writer had already grown a sizeable following by sharing her life as a mom to a toddler, daughter Lainey, and...
Denise Richards On Adopting, Co-Parenting and Raising Teen Girls
Denise Richard’s professional biography is long and impressive—over 95 roles in three decades working on big and small screens, including star turns in movies like Starship Troopers and Wild Thingsand on hit shows like Spin City and Two and a Half Men....
An Interview with Kelle Hampton of Enjoying the Small Things
We first started reading Kelle Hampton’s motherhood and lifestyle blog, Enjoying the Small Things, even before we had our own kids. This Naples, Florida-based writer had already grown a sizeable following by sharing her life as a mom to a toddler, daughter...
7 Baby & Toddler Truths from Dr. Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block
If you’ve had a baby in the two decades, Harvey Karp probably needs little introduction. In 2001, this pediatrician co-founded The Happiest Baby, a multi-media parenting brand that provides advice through bestselling books (millions of books have been...
Meet A Dad: Cody
Photo Credit: Charity Owen Photography Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area? I am from Brownstown, WI, and graduated the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a bachelor’s in business emphasis in...
Why You Should Hire A Professional Childproofer
DIY is all the rage but is it the smartest decision for your little one’s safety? By: Jill Morowitz Professional childproofers know how to install child-safe products properly, and have researched the best products on the market. They know which products...
Screen Time
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American...
