For the last few years, we’ve heard a lot about protein as the holy grail. But recently, fiber seems to have entered the chat, particularly in regard to colon cancer prevention, weight loss and more. We asked our nutrition contributor Stefani Sassos RD, Director of...
Daycare or nanny? It’s one of the most common decisions and the first of many tough ones you’ll make as a mom. For some families, scheduling, budget or number of kids makes the choice more obvious, and for others, they may pivot as their kids grow and lives change. To...
Eight Sleep Sleep as a mom is as crucial as it is elusive. As a new mom, postpartum sleep is at the mercy of hormones and your newborn’s shaky sleep habits. You spend months (and maybe years) getting them on a sleep schedule, and along the way, your own sleep gets...
Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her...
The buzz around A Love Story is everywhere—social media, old school media, group chats and in person convos. Elder millennial and Gen X moms are some of the biggest fans—and it got us thinking…why? Yes, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s fashion was iconic, but it’s...
Kari Molvar is one of those moms who always look effortlessly put together, and as a former beauty editor at SELF and Allure and contributor to Vogue and T: The New York Times Style magazine, she knows what she’s talking about. The best part? Like any good mom friend,...
5 Spring Vegetables Spring is for revamping – and your meal options are no exception. If you’re a creature of habit, here’s a nudge to try some new, seasonal options. To help savor the very best of spring gardens, The Local Moms Network contributor Stefani Sassos,...
If you’re looking to mix up a new spring cocktail for Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, think outside the class mimosa. This Carrot Orange Margarita from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess is not only tasty, it’s full of Vitamin C to...
Whether you’re still looking to fill in gaps for this summer or exploring doing sleepaway camp for the first time next summer, shorter “session” camp options or other alternatives to a traditional summer-long stint can be a great idea. In fact, it’s something that...
Want to get your child’s photo with the Easter Bunny this year? Want to enjoy an Easter Egg hunt and Easter activities? Check out these Easter events in Orange County for information and times on when to come snap some photos with the Easter Bunny this...
