Chicago Southwest Suburbs Directory of Women-Owned And Mom-Owned Businesses
You don’t have to search far and wide anymore. Discover the amazing things women of every possible demographic have to offer, right here in the Chicago Southwest Suburbs.
Simply click any one of the category titles in the left column in the table below, to see the local women and mom owned businesses that offer the service your looking for.
Carly Rarrat | “We are a Family Owned Pet Grooming Business, Est. 2003 in Tinley Park Illinois. The Owners are Carly and Cynthia Rarrat.. they have over 45 years experience combined. Be sure to follow us on our Facebook page.” |
Zaklina Karbarz ZSPUPLOVE | “We offer Dog walking, Dog boarding, Pet check ins, pet sitting and basic training.” |
Saada Deis-Salameh 3 Angels Above | “The name 3 Angels Above is dedicated to my mom, dad, and 15 old sister whom I lost in car accident in Tinley Park in 2012. I’ve been crafting for years and would love to bring your craft ideas to life! Contact me here:” Instagram: @3Angels_Above |
Gwynne Burkhart 34th Street Design | “I sell handmade stickers designed, printed and cut by me, I’m in Tinley Park, IL.” For bulk orders, email Gwynne at: [email protected] Website https://34thstreetdesign.etsy.com For Wholesale orders: https://faire.com/direct/34thstreet Logos and customization available! Reach out via Gwynne’s email at: [email protected]
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| Scrapbooking and Crafts Material | Kathy Congreve – Creative Memories I am an Advisor with Creative Memories. We have all your scrapbooking, cardmaking, and paper-crafting essentials. I offer virtual and in-person classes and crops. Visit my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideScrapbookers |
| Beth Helme-Smith | “Hi, I am a mom who takes care of children (infants-5 yrs old).” |
| Shawna Miller-Harding | “If anyone is looking for daycare or preschool now that most school districts have put their plans out, check out Our Little Munchkins Home Daycare! We are doing
www.facebook.com/ourlittlemunchkinshomedaycare |
| Elizabeth Tenison | “Hi! Moms and dads. I go to SXU and studying Elementary education and Learning behavior specialist. I have year experience babysitting. I am a current nanny during the week but i am looking to babysit on weekend!I am okay to up 4 kids, dogs, willing to do light house work. I have my own car. I have experience with with disabilities and ages ranging from 3months-12years old. I have taught swim lessons and tutored!” |
| The Learning Experience | The Learning Experience Frankfort Contact La’Davia Robinson at (815) 277-0305
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| Baby Items | Hi! I’m located in Tinley and make custom tee’s, hair bows, handmade baby accessories and am also making masks right now. |
| Clothing | Three generations selling clothing together. Daughter, mother and grandmother. https://shop.lularoebless.com/ShopwithKT |
| Masks | Custom Cotton Fabric Face Masks for kids, Youth and Adults. Masks Have a Filter Pocket, Elastic Rope Adjuster, Nose Wire. https://www.facebook.com/Vikavi.Atelier https://www.instagram.com/vikavi.atelier/ |
| Masks | Professionally made masks for Kids, Toddlers ( starting age 2 and up) and Adults, available at $7. Shipping $1/mask (nationwide or pick up in Plainfield). Material: Double layer washable fabric. Design Examples: See upcoming new masks at: |
| Masks | “I make 100% cotton face masks to order in any print adult or child size. Come check out my group for available prints.  “https://www.facebook.com/groups/307079940570198
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| Florist | Kim McAuliffe Hi my name is Kim and I’m the owner of An English Garden Flowers & Gifts located in Mokena and Tinley Park! We have expanded into make your own gift baskets! Pick fill and it’s a wrap! |
| Clothing, Toys, etc. | Jennifer Duschene I make a wide variety of custom and personalized items. My website is: https://www.Facebook.com/lovedmomcreations
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Planting and Gardening | TJ Johnson “FALL IN LOVE WITH PLANTS! Houseplants purify the air, assist with immunity and healing, boost workplace performance, improve your I.Q. and as habits go it doesn’t cost much to get started! Let Herbs & The Burbs Plant Co. help you on your way to your very own Home Jungle.” Call: (708) 462-2002 E-mail: [email protected] |
| Custom Gifts | Dawn Wojtowicz I specialize in unique custom and personalized gifts. Widely known for awesome ornaments made year round. I’m also skilled in Lighted glass blocks, Decals, Printed Coffee Mugs, Wine Glasses, Party Favors and so much more! Located in Orland Hills. Between Me, You, & the Wall http://www.facebook.com/BetweenMeYouAndTheWall http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetwnMeYouAndTheWall |
| International | I sell homemade middle eastern sweets and pita bread ❤️ https://www.facebook.com/mamapitahomebaker/ |
| Cakes and Baked Goods | Tinley Park Cake decorator I make all types of yummy desserts 8 years of experience. |
| Catering and Party Organizer | VICTORIA VAUGHN TEA TIME by Judy Vaughn Shumicki In-home tea parties brought to you! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Casual Comfort Gourmet Eats | S2 Grill was founded in 2019 by Suheir Williams and her husband Andre Williams as an extension of their popular nightlife venue – S2 Ultra Bar in Calumet Park, IL. S2 Express Grill is located in Orland Park at 7120 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462. What they make: Casual Gourmet Eats. Lamb chops, hand carved Ribeye steak, buffalo chicken egg rolls, king crab legs, jerked chicken Alfredo, hand made pizza, baked Mac and cheese, dirty rice, just to name a few… chic, modern decor. B.Y.O.B. https://www.s2expressgrill.com |
| First-Aid Training | Hi, I’m Melody Easterling MHS, owner of Restore2Life.MJE in Matteson. I teach CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) to businesses, nursing students, daycares, families, etc. I want to make a difference and teach not only adults but children how to save lives. 20650 S. Cicero #62, Matteson, IL 60443 Phone: (708) 790-4307 Mail: (708) 858-3605 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MJEEnterprises6/
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| Bicycle Gym | Heights Cycle Hi I’m Megan Wenstrup. At Heights Cycle we ride bikes that go nowhere with the lights down low and the music turned up – WAY UP! Let’s teach NEW HEIGHTS, together! First class is always free. We can’t wait to meet you! Instagram: @heightscycle Website: heightscycle.spiritsale.com |
| Behavioral Health | I am a therapist and I am currently offering tutoring sessions and one on one learning !!! Amanda Wagner, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Orland Park, IL, 60462 | Psychology Today |
| Workout Coach and Meal Planning | Hey ladies! I am an online health and fitness coach. I primarily work with moms helping them balance mom life & make their health a priority again 😊💗 Check out my link 👇 or feel free to message me on FB or IG (@jaxleone_3) or email [email protected] https://msha.ke/jaxleone_3/ |
| Zumba | https://www.facebook.com/zumbawithkcc/ |
| Yoga | Subscribe to my YouTube channel for quick and free yoga sequences to follow along to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoInG88ARbAERz-EdJ1E_vw |
| Fitness Instructor | We have classes in person and live streamed! We offer cardio, barre, strength, and yoga! One location in Frankfort, one in Mt. Greenwood! |
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| Meal Planning | Need help with meal planning? Looking for easy meal solutions – meals that can be made in 20 minutes or less? Are you gluten free or peanut free? Facebook Group: My Epic Meals with Karen |
| Juice | I sell juice plus! It has been the best decision I have made for my family this last year. We (husband, 2.5 year old and myself) have not been sick at all this past year, not even a cold. It helps bridge the gap because let’s face it most of us don’t eat all our fruits and veggies. Also you can get your child FREE chewy gummies or capsules if you purchase capsules for yourself. I could go on and on about all the benefits, this stuff (100% nutrition through food) is amazing! How to Get FREE Juice Plus Products |
| Mindfulness and Essential Oils | I teach health and wellness with Young Living. With heavy focus and virtual events monthly on our current state of emergency as well as supporting our kids going back to school & remote learning this year. Good Vibes & Life Balance | Sarah Ericksen |
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| Integrative Health Spa | Ronica Perez |
| Health Transformation Coach | Arlene Santiago I’m a Health Transformation Coach, best-selling author and mom of three. I help busy moms who are ready to lose up to 30 lbs. in 6 months and and keep it off for life. I also help those older than age 50 who want to prevent injury and improve balance and mobility. As a Motor Control Restoration Specialist, I seek to improve communication between brain and body by identifying underlying causes for improper movement (functional compensations) by focusing on the nervous system to identifying any blocked sensorimotor signals. E-mail for more information: [email protected] |
Planting and Gardening | TJ Johnson “FALL IN LOVE WITH PLANTS! Houseplants purify the air, assist with immunity and healing, boost workplace performance, improve your I.Q. and as habits go it doesn’t cost much to get started! Let Herbs & The Burbs Plant Co. help you on your way to your very own Home Jungle.” Call: (708) 462-2002 E-mail: [email protected] |
| Painting | “Call for free estimates for all your painting needs!” |
| Home Cleaning | Jenny Brackins Southern Belle Cleaning – Residential/Commercial Cleaning Call or Text (708) 227-3325 Email: [email protected]. |
| Home Cleaning | Valeria Shepard Email: [email protected] |
| Home Cleaning | “Affordable rates! Check out the FB page for discounts!” Hero Cleaning |
| Candles | Marie Radtke Lewis “I am a home based business located in Tinley Park.” |
| Dance Classes | T-N-T Extreme Dance,Inc. |
| Dance Classes | Connie O’Reel |
| Nature-Based Education and Outdoor Play | Hi! I lead outdoor nature classes for little kids! My upcoming class is an 8 week class for littles age 5 and under. It provides early childhood education with outdoor classes and activities. We offer play based learning in a natural green space in our local communities. Classes meet weekly, are outdoors, during all four seasons, have a curriculum appropriate and unique for season season. If you’re interested I also have a discount code so let me know! The website is the most preferable for me. Tinkergarten – Outdoor kids class at Jacob Hostert Log Cabins, Orland Park |
| Kids Cooking Classes | Set your kids up for success in the kitchen and give them a new hobby! Whether they prefer to bake or cook, the Lil Chef Faves Collection and the Lil Chef Baking Pro Collection will boost cooking confidence and develop healthy eating habits at home. |
| Kids Painting | Like many other businesses I will be starting out slow, offering more arm,leg,shoulder,back and ankle paintings rather then the traditional face paintings. Also I will be taking all necessary safety measures to keep you, your party and myself safe. Please feel free to contact me call/text 773-986-5639 for a quote or visit my page. Mention this ad and receive 20.00 off your 2hr event. |
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| Special Needs | South Suburban Special Recreation Association “The SSSRA is a therapeutic recreation program that is an extension of seven park districts and three recreation and parks departments, including Tinley Park-Park District. It is organized to provide individuals with disabilities or special needs, the opportunity to be involved in year-round recreation. We offer in-person and virtual programs and special events, including swim lessons, arts and crafts, drama club, summer day camp, Special Olympics sports, dances, social club, and trips to see movies, plays, and sports games. Our programs are available for any age group or disability.” — Anna Broccolo, Public Relations Manager |
| Kids Clothing | I’m a local mom who makes handmade children’s clothing. I take customs through my Instagram 💜 |
| Fabric Aprons, Games, and Bags for Children | I have an Etsy shop! It’s currently on vacation mode while I am on maternity leave, but will open up in a month or two 😁 |
| Stuffed Animals | Heather Lynn |
| Education | Use this link for your kids to take any $20 class or lower for free!! So many options, my son loves it! ❤️ |
| Education | Hi! I am a certified elementary education teacher K-8. I worked in district 146 and substituted in district 140. My 1st & 2nd grader go to Fulton and am torn whether I should go back to work. I wanted to see if anyone was interested in coming to my home for daycare, e-learning, tutoring. Whatever your needs are I am willing to accommodate. If I get enough interested I’m going to rearrange my home to make it more like a classroom. I made it really fun for my kids when we did e-learning. Im going to make it fun and creative with a few more kids. Let me know if you are interested! TIA! |
| Education | Usborne offers a variety of books on all sorts of topics guaranteed to engage and interest children from infant all the way through middle school! We also offer tons of educational resources for those of you who may be considering homeschooling this year or are looking for supplements to add to your child’s curriculum! We even offer free online parties so you can invite you friends and earn FREE books! |
| Sign Language | Heather Lynn |
| Speech Therapy | Does your child need speech-language services but you have a hard time getting out of the house with them? Maybe you have several children and a busy schedule and making appointments is difficult for your household? Look no farther. At Imaginative SLP, the Speech-Language Services come to you through the use of technology! My name is Kathleen McDonough and I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2017. I have my American Speech-Language and Hearing Associations (ASHA) Certified Clinical Competence credentials (CCCs) since 2018. Before August of last year I worked in a school district where I serviced children in Preschool through grade 8. My caseload mostly focused on Preschool. When COVID-19 hit, I knew the families of children who need assistance working on their speech-language skills would be struggling as therapy was limited. Even now, in-person speech-therapy requires both the student as well as the therapist to wear a mask. Masks hinder both the child’s ability to be understood as well as their ability to pick up on visual cues such as mouth and tongue placements for the speech sounds they are working on. Here at Imaginative SLP, I offer virtual speech-language services for families who are located within Illinois for ages 3-14 (grades Preschool through 8th grade). My virtual services are structured just like in-person services and include a variety of engaging activities for all ages. Choosing virtual therapy eliminates the need for traveling to therapy appointments weekly as well as the worry of making an appointment due to weather or other outstanding circumstances. Virtual services also ensures that your child will receive visual as well as auditory feedback and instructions on mouth and tongue placement since neither party will be required to wear a mask during therapy. My services are administered through a HIPPA compliant medium. If you are interested in my services or want to know more information about Imaginative SLP LLC., please visit my website http://www.imaginativeslp.com or email me at [email protected].
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| Childcare and Education | The Learning Experience Frankfort Contact La’Davia Robinson at (815) 277-0305 |
| Lawyer | Beth Kostelnik I’m a lawyer who provides estate planning and estate administration services. (Wills, Trusts, probate, etc). |
| Blogger | I have a parenting/lifestyle blog 🙂 I have been writing it for 12 years so I have covered a lot but thought this boredom busters list would be helpful for moms of older kids who might be hearing “I’m bored” a lot when the kids can’t be on electronics 😂😂 |
| Full-Service Marketing Boutique Agency | Stephanie Pyrzynski, Co-Owner and VP of Geoffresh Inc. (pronounced: Jeff-Fresh) “Our agency was founded in 2007 by my husband Geoffrey. We specialize in web design and SEO. We also offer Google and Bing advertising, as well as social media management and consulting.” |
| Graphic Designer | Katie Lingle “I’m a graphic designer and I’ve love creating custom wedding and event invitations, place cards, programs, etc.” |
| Freelance Social Media Manager | “If any of you have a business or a family friend with a business and you need someone to manage their social media or get it started message me. I have extremely reasonable rates and am willing to work with your business.” |
| Content Writing and Copywriting | Meg Mueller |
| Cooking Classes | Helen Ramirez Pampered Chef Consultant |
| Cooking Classes | Jennifer Roberts Pampered Chef consultant “Hey Moms!! I teach busy people how to get dinner on the table in less than 30 min who would love to do that?”
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| Scrapbooking and Crafts Materials | Kathy Congreve – Creative Memories I am an Advisor with Creative Memories. We have all your scrapbooking, cardmaking, and paper-crafting essentials. I offer virtual and in-person classes and crops. Visit my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideScrapbookers |
| Photographer | New Client Special for full sessions $175. |
| Photographer | I’m a photographer ❤️ |
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| Photographer | Lisa Witkowski Photography |
Homecare | Providence at Home, we provide non skilled/non medical help and companion services throughout IL and IL. We are also currently hiring dedicated caregivers. Send me a message for more information! |
Gemstones and more | Auras And Gemstones Tumbled stones, Spheres, Specimens, Freeforms, Towers, Chakra Pocket Stone Sets AND MORE!!! |
| Beauty and Makeup | Makeup by Caroline O (Serving Tinley, surrounding suburbs and Chicagoland) I am a mom of two and lover of all things beauty! Let me help you achieve a look to make sure you feel like your best self! Lessons also offered. I travel to you! Visit my website for more information: Follow me on social media at @makeupbycarolineo E-mail me at: [email protected]
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| Nails | Hi I am Jen Kainz and I’m an a Color Street Stylist. Color street is 100% nail polish strips that are dry and smudge free! For a budget friendly way for ladies to be able to do their nails with no dry time or messes. Here my VIP page if you need my shopping site just let me know. Come check out my VIP page for girl fun, tips, giveaways, and fun designs!! 🥳 |
| Skin | I’m an Esthetican at massage envy tinley park. I love making people feel better, weather it’s to help with a skin issue or to just relax! Message me if you have any questions ❤️ |
| Skin | I’m a licensed esthetician and I make Facial-in-a-Bag kits! They can be pre-curated or customized with a free phone consultation! Pick up in Oak Forest $40 each. |
| Retail and Skin | Mary Riboul I am an Ambassador for Stella&Dot. I sell jewelry, bags, purses, & EVER skin care, which is a clean skin care regime that is botanically based and effective, you will see resilts. Here is my website: http://www.stelladot.com/sites/maryriboul |
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| Hair | Eden by Gretchen 15752-A South La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 |
| Travel Agent | “I’m a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations! I’d love to help you plan your trip, and have you support my small business. I work from home while taking care of my 3 kids. I know Disney like the back of my hand, and it gives me something to focus on outside of the 3 kiddos! I’ve been planning Disney trips for the past 8 years, and have personally been visiting semi-annually since I was a kid.” |
| Travel Agent | “I own Just Add Magic Travel™, a full service travel agency that specializes in Disney Destinations, Universal Orlando and Hollywood, Sandals and Beaches All Inclusive Resorts, and other specially curated major cruise lines and all inclusive properties. In fact, you’ve probably seen my wrapped Sandals and Beaches minivan cruising around the neighborhood 🙂 This is my seventh year in the industry and I’m a parent of kids in District 140. When you work with me you are supporting small business and receiving concierge-level services. Having a professional on your side is more important now than ever since guidelines and policies are frequently changing during these fluid times.” |
| Travel Agent | “I’m a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations! I’m also experienced with Universal Studios, Sandals Resorts and cruises❤️✈️🛳🎢” |
| Travel Agent | “I’m a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations! I’ve been personally visiting Disney annually for 30+ years, and have been planning Disney vacations for more than 7 years. Booking through me costs exactly the same as booking with Disney direct, but you’ll be helping support my small business!” |
| Travel Agent | “It’s so important to work with a trusted travel advisor to keep you updated on constant Covd-19 changes. We get updates every day (or what feels like every hour) and will notify you immediately if anything affects your travel plans. If you book online on Monday, rules may change on Tuesday, and you may be denied entry to your destination on Wednesday! Now more than ever you need someone who cares about you. Travel can and will happen, all you need is a trusted sidekick in your court I just got back from a wonderful Mexico beach vacation last week! Let me share my thoughts with you!” www.facebook.com/vacationsbyeva
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Children’s Book Author | “I wrote a children’s book about inclusion for all.” |
DISCLAIMER:
This directory was compiled and is updated quarterly for the purposes of myself and others, having a quicker reference list of local women-owned businesses. The concept started out as an experiment, to see if altruism could truly drive visible results for small businesses.
Due to the amazing influx of women and mothers who want to be listed on this page, it has become more difficult to keep track and make sure that each business is getting the attention to detail that I like to deservedly put into their listing.
If you would like your business to be listed on this page, contact me through my contact page form.
Since the inception of this directory page (on August 6, 2020), I will continue to be transparent and prominently disclose if I am compensated monetarily for any and all recommendations—appearing on this directory, articles I publish, or on social media.