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6 Refreshing Lobster Rolls to Jumpstart Your Summer
Roll the dice on these delightful summer treats.
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How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading
We all know how important reading to kids is for their literacy, but what do you do if your children—particularly school age and older—aren’t naturally eager readers? We spoke to New York Times-bestselling author Michael Northrop, who has penned thirteen books, including a middle-grade adventure series, TombQuest, a YA survival tale, Trapped,about how to engage children in books, particularly beyond the baby years. How many years have you been reading to kids, tweens and teens?I have been reading to teens and tweens for 10 years as an...
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Pre & Post Camp Lice Checks!
Ugh that dreaded word… Lice. It’s actually one of the worst parenting words you hear. Thank goodness for the companies below that actually get rid of those little buggers from our heads so we don’t have to touch them!! Don’t forget to schedule your Pre & Post Camp Check Ups! And of course, throughout the year!! For More Info For More...
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Make Evolve Shoes Your Summer Go-Tos for a Boost of Extra Energy & Style
Running after kids in the summer—from toddlers to teens—we are constantly looking for go-to shoes that are as comfortable as they are stylish. That’s why we’re loving the new Evolve Footwear line, which has patented energy return technology (in short, a responsive footbed to give you a mini energy boost with each step!). Designed to help moms with all we do every day, from the playground to work, school meetings and more, the collection includes sandals, sneakers and pumps in a variety of colors. We asked a few members of The Local Moms...
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Feed Your Dog Fresh Foods for a Healthy, Happy Life
Like many dog owners, CT dad Tom Arrix thought of his golden retrievers, Cooper & Eddie, as his fifth and sixth children. So when Cooper was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2018, Tom set out to do everything he could do to ensure Cooper’s recovery, including meeting with a veterinary wellness specialist who shifted his diet from dry kibble to fresh ingredients. Once Cooper entered remission and regained his appetite—and full zest for life—Tom launched Joy Food to help others give their pets the same high quality food that had helped heal...
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New York State has ended its longtime religious exemption for vaccinations
Rye Patch Shared from New City, NY New York Ends Religious Exemptions For Measles The state has 90% of the cases in the nation’s biggest measles outbreak in a quarter-century. By Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff Jun 14, 2019 11:14 am ET | Updated Jun 14, 2019 11:37 am ET (Shutterstock) New York State has ended its longtime religious exemption for vaccinations. It is a response to the nation’s most significant measles outbreak in more than 25 years — one in which 90% of measles cases in the United States are in New York, most in...
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Hot Dog Bar
Originally posted on The Local Moms Network for Memorial Day but we think it can be great for any day!! Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to Max, 4 and Emilia, 18 months, she’s also the author of two gorgeous cookbooks, Seriously Delish (2014) and Pretty Dish (2018), and is hard at work on her next book,...
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A Very Happy 50th Birthday To ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’
On average, every 30 seconds someone in the world buys a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
We love a mama who thinks and acts outside the box, and that’s a category Evangeline Lilly fits squarely in. You may know her as the effervescently beautiful star of the cult favorite television series Lost, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. Currently, she’s appearing on the big screen in both Antman and Wasp and The Avengers. But then she’s also done a lot of things outside of acting that you wouldn’t expect a Hollywood A-lister to do….like base herself in Hawaii instead of LA. And write a children’s book series...
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