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A Wisconsin Getaway with Kids: Adventure, Small-Town Charm & More!

Words and photos by Chicago North Shore Moms cofounder and site curator, Ellie Ander.   Our family just got back from a 3-night escape to Sister Bay in Door County, WI, and I’m already planning our next trip back. Between goat-topped roofs, cherry pie hunting,...

What to Pack: For the Pool

  Headed to the pool? Having a well-packed bag can mean the difference between a seamless day in the sun and hearing “where are my goggles?” or “I’m bored” on repeat until you pack up and head home. Use our shortlist below to help you be perfectly prepared for...

Cyclospora 101: What Moms Should Know About The Parasite Outbreak

Cyclospora is a mom’s nightmare. Explosive diarrhea is never fun, and avoiding it means limiting some of the most popular fruits that picky eating-kids tend to rely on. So now you have a true quandary – constipation from lack of produce, or well, the total...

Meet a Mom: Love Island UK Star & Entrepreneur Montana Brown

Photo Credit: Pip Bourdillon   Montana Brown first found fame on Love Island UK in 2017, and has since capitalized on that massive platform by launching a career as an entrepreneur, wellness advocate and parenting influencer. Her latest project, Saltmoore, is a...