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Meet a Mom: Parenting Expert & Economist Emily Oster!

Meet a Mom: Parenting Expert & Economist Emily Oster!

Emily Oster is a world-renowned economist and parenting expert whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm.  Her mission is to make sense of the latest data about pregnancy and parenting, so you can feel more empowered to make your own choices.  She embodies the notion that knowledge is power… and we love the dose of humor and candor with which she shares her message, whether in her newsletter or on Instagram.

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Meet a Mom: Meet Kitty Brandtner, Founder of March Fourth!

Meet a Mom: Meet Kitty Brandtner, Founder of March Fourth!

This story was shared by Chicago North Shore Moms.  Hello friendly faces!  It’s that time of the week!  We’re back with a new CNSMoms’ Meet a Mom spotlight brought to you in part by Mary Gifford of Gifford Law. This week we’re introducing the Winnetka mom of three...

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Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons!

Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons!

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Lynn Margherio, founder of  Cradles to Crayons, which has been providing essentials to kids in need since 2002. “Clothing Insecurity is the lack of access to high-quality, seasonally appropriate, necessary clothing. As a...

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Meet a Mom: TODAY Show’s Dylan Dreyer!

Meet a Mom: TODAY Show’s Dylan Dreyer!

Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television, as an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour, as well as a regular fill-in for Al Roker and Carson Daly on the first part of the program. Recently, after welcoming her third son in September 2021,

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Meet-A-Mom: Meet Kat Blaz!

Meet-A-Mom: Meet Kat Blaz!

Local mom Kat Blatz is a North Phoenix resident, and the owner of Bricks and Mini Figs, a one-stop aftermarket LEGO toy shop! They specialize in only new and used LEGO items, so your littles can rebuild, reuse, and reimagine! Katz’ store buys and trades all LEGO products. When she’s not busy working, Katz enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, hiking, and exploring the local parks. Learn more in our interview below with this beautiful mama about her life here in North Phoenix, including her favorite restaurant spots, where she likes to bring the kids, and how she balances it all!

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Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!

Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!

This week’s meet-a-mom is Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed her own, which…

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Meet a Mom: Ariana Jones, Brilliant Oak Photo + Video

Meet a Mom: Ariana Jones, Brilliant Oak Photo + Video

Meet a Mom: Ariana Jones, Owner of Brilliant Oak.  Today’s beautiful mama is one who wears so many hats. She is a business woman, an entrepreneur, an amazingly talented photographer and also a local mama of 2. She runs her business Brilliant Oak with her equally...

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Meet A Mom Crystal

Meet A Mom Crystal

Crystal is a local mom and co-owner of Copper Valley Metal Works. Crystal and her husband Ryan specialize in custom metal pieces, for home decor and more. We love her work and think her items make for the best personalized gifts for loved ones.

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MEET A MOM: Mary Elizabeth Shaw

MEET A MOM: Mary Elizabeth Shaw

Learn some book picks for children of all ages from Mary Elizabeth Shaw, a reading specialist and the founder of Busy Bee Literacy. She also shares the best way to promote literacy with young children and how to make reading fun!

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Remembering the Fallen: Lori Piestawa

Remembering the Fallen: Lori Piestawa

Remembering the Fallen: Lori Piestewa, Arizona born, single mother of two, and United States Army soldier. Lori's mother received an email from her daughter shortly after being deployed in 2003, “We’re going in, take care of the babies, and I’ll see you when I get...

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Meet Ashley!

Meet Ashley!

Ashley is a salon owner and mom to three boys. She explains how her business has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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