Although turkey gets a lot of attention on Thanksgiving—it is nicknamed “Turkey Day” after all—we have come to realize it’s all about the sides. From brown sugar-laced sweet potatoes to green beans topped with fried onions, the comfort food dishes surrounding...
We love advent calendars at our house. Although the stale chocolate is getting old in my book. Not to mention, I really don’t like my children eating chocolate in the morning before they go to school. This year the kids and I have pulled together our list of...
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Recently, Dr. Allyson Maida, a full-time psychotherapist and Associate Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University’s Criminal Justice Department, spoke on the topic at a local event held at Westport’s...
This story was contributed by Rock Paper Sprinkles – creators of fun and fully propped kid parties, delivered to your door. Ditch the adults. Gather the kids. And gobble like a turkey. You’ll be spending three plus hours in a house with twenty kids. Or...
Recently, we showcased the moms behind Press Pause, a female-focused CBD company. We also asked the passionate ladies who started the brand to dispel some myths about CBD—including the stigma and misconceptions around CBD. This week, co-founder Dawn Fable shares with...
The Magical Slow Cooker is a popular blog of super simple, foolproof and family-friendly slow cooker recipes. In other words, it’s your answer to the perpetual question “What should I cook tonight?” Oregon-based mom of one (a 9-year-old daughter) Sarah Olson started...
This week’s meet a mom is a special one. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are sharing our interview with LTG Laura Richardson who is Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff in the United States Army Forces and a mom of one. Her, Major General Jim Richardson, is...
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even pureed...
This original piece was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Building your child’s self-esteem is not about making them better, it’s about cultivating who they truly are and honoring the authentic growth and expression of...
You may not always be able to get away for some self-care, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to forgo self-care all together. Now you can get a HydraFacial at home in your house. That’s right ladies, in your own home! No need to schedule a babysitter, the...
