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CLASSIC AND COOL: THE WHITE SHIRT ROUND-UP

Fashion and function intersect at the white button blouse. That’s why this staple is so appropriately called a wardrobe workhorse. Classic and chic, the white button shirt exudes calm, cool and collected. Spring is a great time to put this staple at the forefront of...

MEAL PLANNER: TRADER JOE’S EDITION

Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to...

TENNIS SKIRTS: THE NEW BLACK LEGGINGS

Tennis Skirts: The New Black Leggings   According to Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, tennis skirts are having a moment. The on-the-court staple is becoming the new off-the-court way to look chic and pulled together – without worrying if you’re having a Marilyn...

The 9 Mom Friends you need in your life

  Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when shit hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, seven moms you need in your crew....

Is Perimenopause making 40s The New Tween Years?

Are 40s The New Tween Years?   This article was contributed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum. Did you know that perimenopause has its own developmental stages just like adolescence? This “prelude to menopause,” which may include shorter...

5 Ways to Get Kids to Read More

        There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read. Get Kids to Read More   For...

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