Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be expensive. Between backpacks, uniforms, school supplies, shoes, and activity fees, many families are looking for ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing what their children need. The good news? Chicago is full of organizations working to make sure every child starts the school year prepared. If…
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7 Things Chicago Moms Should Do Before School Starts (Besides Buying School Supplies)
Why this matters School starts in just a few weeks for Chicago Public Schools (August 24 for K–12), and families are beginning to shift from summer routines to the school year. CPS has also reminded families to complete required forms, check school hours, and take advantage of free breakfast and lunch programs. 1. Reset your…
Every Single Mom has one… But isn’t using it. #Reboot from a blog creator
Recently I was called to the stage to perform and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Once I stepped on the stage I told the audience that after my performance I would be heading home immediately because I had to get home to perform my mommy duties. I stood on stage and the…
Motherhood Real Talk: Parenting While Reparenting — Breaking Cycles & Building a New Legacy
There’s a quiet truth many women carry into motherhood that doesn’t always get said out loud: Some of us are raising our children… while learning how to raise ourselves. And that’s not weakness.That’s awareness. For many of us, childhood didn’t come with the softness, guidance, or emotional safety we needed. Maybe you were born to…
Why Should I Care About Future Generations? #Earthday
“Why should I care about future generations? What have they ever done for me?”— Groucho Marx If we’re honest…that question probably crosses more minds than we’d like to admit. Because life is busy. We’re working, parenting, managing homes, trying to stay afloat — and sometimes thinking about the future of the planet feels far away…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 