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Meet a Mom: Kerri Walsh Jennings!
Photo Credit: Associated Press This week’s Meet a Mom interview is 3-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings! Her name is synonymous with beach volleyball, and is the most decorated athlete in her sport. Aside from her domination on the medal podium, she’s perhaps best known for her gold-medal performance in London in 2012….because she did it while she was five weeks pregnant with her daughter Scout (now 6 ½)! Kerri, who is also Mom to Joey (10 1/2 ) and Sundance (9 ½) chatted with The Local Moms Network about that Olympic experience,...
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Meet a Mom: Actress Ali Landry!
Actress Ali Landry is this week’s Meet a Mom! After claiming the title of Miss USA in 1996, she became the recognizable face of the “Doritos Girl” in the iconic 1998 Super Bowl ad. That same year she was named to People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People list; she later went on to appear in film and television (including Felicity and Criminal Minds). But like many of the inspiring moms we feature, she’s launched her own passion project. ReShape by Ali Landry features advice and insight from top experts from CA to NYC, from yogis to M.D.s We...
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Why You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen Year Round – And One Must-Try Brand!
In the heat of summer, it is relatively easy to remember to wear sunscreen. For one, it prevents you from burning, which is a built-in reminder! But according to experts, we should be wearing sunscreen even when the sun isn’t shining. “Every person should be wearing sunscreen, ideally one with zinc oxide, on their face, neck and chest, all year round. The sun can still have damaging effects on the skin even in small doses throughout the year,” says Dr. Jennifer Dharamsi, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Legacy Dermatology...
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HQHT: Helping New Moms Treat Mastitis Effectively & Conveniently
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home Therapy Planning to nurse? Health experts agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. Most healthcare experts recommend nursing for the first 6 months of the baby’s life, and then continuing to have breast milk in baby’s diet for 1 year. But what happens if breastfeeding doesn’t go as smoothly as you planned? For instance, what if you develop mastitis? Mastitis is a condition that affects 20-25% of women in western countries...
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Keto-Friendly Nachos!
This recipe from The Local Moms Network Sara Hood, is easy, delicious and healthy!
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Save Money on your Home
Dibico Construction explains how preventative home maintenance saves money, is better for the environment, and could even save your family’s health.
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Codeverse, The World’s First Interactive Coding Studio for Kids, Is Coming To Westchester!
Imagine a futuristic wonderland designed just for kids. A world full of endless possibilities and adventure, where kids can explore and experiment with advanced, cutting-edge technology. A place where today’s kids invent tomorrow. Introducing Codeverse, the world’s first fully interactive coding studio for kids ages 6-13. Opening at The Westchester this summer, Codeverse will be offering weeklong summer camps, weekday coding classes, and weekend parties. Codeverse’s ~3,000 sq ft space at The Westchester will boast a wide range of...
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Basement Solutions LLC – Your Basement Waterproofing Experts
Put your concerns about moisture in your home to rest! FREE home inspections and GUARANTEED effective waterproofing solutions. Imagine how much more living space or storage space you could have if your water problems were eliminated. Basement Solutions, LLC is committed to helping families maximize their space, and eliminate water and moisture problems in the basement or crawl space once and for all. Basement Solutions will keep your basement dry, protecting your family from mold and allergens and making your basement perfect for storage,...
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Food Trends to Watch for in 2020
From sweet potato to snack foods, check out these fun new foods to experiment with in the new year!
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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. We turned to two experts, therapist Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, and Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeon, Craig Tifford, MD, for their advice on making resolutions stick well through 2020 and beyond. Here are some of their tips: Make Your Resolution Positive“For example, instead of ‘I don’t want to be a pushover anymore,’ reframe it for what you do want,” says...
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