Dwana authors a few blogs, is a full-time officer of the court and mom to two boys and the dog.
You can find her rants, advice for healthy living and Chicago tips at: "Healthier, Happier, You!", Chicagonista.com, TheChicagoMoms.com & SocialRevUp.com
Sometimes The Chicago Moms meet incredible women and simply HAS to do a Q & A! Moms supporting moms in their entrepreneurial quests is not only smart it is contagious! Q: You met at your kids’ soccer game, how did the subject of handbags come up? Gabrielle: We noticed so many of the moms were [...]
Nate is a 12 year old 7th grade Honor Student at Dodge Academy on Chicago’s West Side. His “Ma” is our very own Chicago Mom, Natasha Nicholes of House Full Of Nicholes. Today, my mom decided to “interview” me about the strike that the teachers have been on since last week. I don’t have too [...]
The following is a Chicago Public School Father’s perspective. Craig Johnson, a native Chicagoan, is a father and former Chicago Public School student. For two weeks, Chicago’s public education landscape became a national case study on unions, politics, and education reform. The issues were lifted from the pages of reports and spreadsheets and escaped beyond [...]
In keeping within the spirit of making great meals for the family, I approached our very own Chicago Mom and asked her to share how she came to be MOMMA! Johanna Cook, of MommaCuisine, tells us some things that will hopefully inspire you to feed that family right! How did you come to be a [...]
So I walk and carry a big bag. A have quite a few big bags, and there is nothing worse than digging, and digging…and days later, still digging for change because you owe $31.01 for your groceries and whatever crevice your coins are in remains a mystery! I am not well organized on a good [...]
Today Heather Crosby launched Yum Universe. Many of you may know that I suffered allergies and skin lesions/eczema that I cured with a plant-based diet, so it is no surprise that when this press-release came to my inbox I jumped at the chance to pick Heather’s brain! It is not as difficult as some imagine planning [...]
As a union member within my capacity as a law enforcement officer, I applaud negotiations. I am all for fair wages, healthcare and accountability in the workplace. I am all for getting a raise! What I am angry about, involving this Chicago Teacher Union Strike, is the claim that this “is for the kids“. It [...]
Guess what Chicagoland is in store for via Berwyn, Illinois? Join the fun August 18th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for free giveaways, recipes, and tasty samples! Great pharmacy, services, fresh produce, meat and overall grocer needs at Meijers! They are also offering free shipping if you purchase online using the code free summer. Just in time for [...]
I don’t know about you, but I have been a cleaning fool this summer! Even with the hot summer days luring me and my family outside, I have spent quite a few evenings cleaning out closets. It is a commitment I made to keep my home a flowing environment. If something comes in, something must [...]
Stand For Illinois invited The Chicago Moms to a Community Conversation that really honed in on a lot of the misconceptions and gave direction on many of the heated topics. As advocate for children across the nation, with factions in several states, Stand For Children lobbies for timely dissemination of information, pertinent legislation and pressing [...]
I am for all things healthy. After suffering debilitating stress eczema in the late 1990′s, my path turned toward healing and health for two reasons. I had to get myself better because the blistering I was experiencing was from head to toe and secondly, I never wanted my children to be so full of toxins [...]
There is one thing I learned having NATO in my front yard – people will go to great lengths to be heard. It is the same, I am finding, when it comes to this huge Chicago Public Schools debate. CEO Jean-Claude Brizard is highly qualified and very versed in education, yet every step he takes [...]
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