Archive for August 2017
Among the Wildflowers: A mom's reflection on taking her daughter to college
The dining room is filled with brown packing boxes, Ikea bags, plastic storage bins and an unidentified number of Command Strips. There’s a life size duffle bag sitting next to the door. The dog seems a bit out of sorts knowing something is up. We are taking our first born to college today and my feelings... Read more »
Need to chill out? Head to Chill Meditation in Chicago
Walking into Chill Meditation studio in Chicago is like stepping into an oasis of minimalistic calm. The open, chic space is welcoming and warm. Chill is a “modern wellness concept” studio located in the heart of River North. The modern wellness concept in meditation and massage, according to Chill is incense-free meditation. no-need-to-get-naked massage. thoughtfully curated retail.... Read more »
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Nina Vallone
Neen is a writer by night, a mostly adoring wife and a mom of teenagers by day (and night.) She's on a quest to write about what she talks about: life, love and the pursuit of getting up after falling, repeatedly. Her passion of learning to live a mindful life lead her to teaching mindfulness classes around town. While living in the burbs, she constantly peruses city real estate so that when the kids are off to college, she and hubs can haul ass back down to the city.
2016 Listen To Your Mother Chicago
Recent posts
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Phone Calls From My College Student are More Than Just Phone Calls »
Nina Vallone on You Know NeenPosted October 31, 2018 at 10:51 am -
My Story From 32 Years Ago Part Three »
Nina Vallone on You Know NeenPosted September 28, 2018 at 7:50 am -
My Story From 32 Years Ago - Part Two »
Nina Vallone on You Know NeenPosted September 27, 2018 at 7:00 am -
My Story From 32 Years Ago - Part One »
Nina Vallone on You Know NeenPosted September 26, 2018 at 7:00 am -
A Guide to Surviving Your Firstborn’s College Drop-off Day »
Nina Vallone on You Know NeenPosted August 13, 2018 at 9:44 pm
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