Buying kids’ clothes is kind of the best. Children’s outfits tend to be a bit more magical, with sparkles, bright colors, and styles that we wish we could find in adult sizes. If you have a little one, you need a shop that understands your style so you have the best destination anytime you could […]
As a Chicago family photographer, I get the chance to chat with tons of moms from all over the area. The one thing we all have in common? It’s hard to find time for ourselves! So, when we do get that rare chance to get away, it’s nearly overwhelming trying to find the perfect way […]
A good manicure holds a lot of power. When your nails look good, your outfit seems to magically come together, even on those days where you’re just sporting yoga pants and a sweatshirt. As a Chicago family and senior photographer, I always encourage my clients to book a nail appointment prior to their portraits. It […]
As parents, it can really be hard to schedule a date night. Your life is spent balancing schedules, stopping nightmares, and cleaning messes. So, when you do get that rare night to reconnect, you probably don’t want to waste it on a restaurant you’ve had about a million times already. Luckily, Chicago is full of […]
Finding a new church is hard. Faith is a personal journey that requires a lot of prayer and study to figure out. You need a center where you can dive deeper while finding a community to support you through every step. A good church will be there to weep when you weep and rejoice when […]
Let’s be honest for a quick second. Kids have a lot of energy, and it can be hard to find ways to engage it. If your child doesn’t have a good outlet, they can quickly become destructive without even meaning to. Suddenly, your couches are trampolines, and your curtains are jungle vines just waiting for […]
As moms, our health tends to fall to the side of all our other responsibilities. Our diet is whatever our toddler didn’t eat combined with chips scarfed down behind closed doors. For fitness, we’re chasing kids and juggling hectic schedules. We really don’t have time to focus on feeling our best. That’s why I have […]
When it comes to kids’ activities, you really can’t do any better than music classes. Music gives kids a creative way to engage their brains as they learn brand-new instruments. Even if your child doesn’t have any dreams of being the next Taylor Swift, music will still be a lifelong skill that they hold close […]
Let’s take a little quiz. When you need nannies in Naperville, you are looking for: The first person who responds to your Facebook ad with a profile picture they probably found on Google Someone who is mostly interested in eating all the household fruit snacks before using nap time to binge the latest reality show […]
Going to the dentist can really be a drag. Even the easiest appointments are downright uncomfortable. So, when it’s time to take your child for the first time, you are probably looking for an office that will go out of its way to actually make the visit fun. That way, your child won’t be filled […]