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  This comforting, veggie-filled soup comes together quickly, in about a half hour. Plus, it uses long lasting root vegetables (sweet potatoes and carrots) and some frozen corn, making it a perfect end of week, pre-grocery shop meal. Thanks to our food...

Original story from Katy Moms. Writer and editor Kari Molvar spent the bulk of her career working her way up the mastheads at glossy magazines like SELF, Allure and Cosmopolitan. When she moved out of NYC in 2009, she launched her freelance career, and since then has...

Previously, we’ve shared all about one of our favorite cookbook authors, Amy Palanjian, the Iowa-based mom behind Yummy Toddler Food. On her blog and Instagram she shares her expert tips, recipes and real life moments that we can all relate to. In her new book, Food...

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Meghan Salonia, the mom behind Newtown Moms, one of the CT sites of The Local Moms Network, encompassing Newtown and the Danbury area. This mom of two (Isabelle is 4 and Abby is 17 months) first started following The Local Moms...

In 2020, many of us put a lot on hold. Some of us had kids doing remote-learning, others cut back on work and we may have closed our doors to some or all outside help, from house cleaners to childcare. But if you’re ready to start getting back to normalcy, and catch...

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out natinwide,  we’re starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines. How will the vaccines change visits with grandparents, who have been prioritized for immunization? And is spring break/summer travel now...

     Come Visit Us! Overlooking the beautiful Long Island Sound, our first-ever flagship store might be the most perfect way to experience Classic Prep. With dozens of choices in every size, shape and fabric, it will give you a chance to see our famous quality...

Just in time for the big game, we asked some of the moms from around The Local Moms Network for their absolute favorite football recipes. From French Onion Dip to Chicken Chili, here are a few to try! French Onion Dip from Beach Cities Moms FRENCH ONION DIP   2...

    At The Local Moms Network, we’re moms committed to helping other moms. And right now in Texas, a lot of moms are dealing with unimaginably tough conditions due to the record-breaking snowfall—freezing temperatures, homes being destroyed and lack of food....

We love this veggie-filled dip from celebrity nutritionist Joy Bauer's Yummy Yoga book, for the big game, as a quick snack or a fiber-rich addition to Taco Night. This unique book matches recipes kids can make (and eat!) and whimsical illustrations of produce doing...

  This week’s Meet a Mom is one of our own—Kaitlin Strobel, the mom of two behind Sound Shore Moms! She lives in Harrison, NY (a suburb of NYC) with her husband Billy, her daughter Penelope (“Penny”) who is 3.5, her son Stan, who is 1.5, and their mini...

  January isn’t the easiest month under normal circumstances. In most parts of the country, it’s cold, the days are shorter, and by mid-January the luster of New Year’s resolutions has worn off. Of course, these aren’t normal circumstances at all. We’ve emerged...

This story was contributed by SouthOC Moms Network. Who is ready to celebrate Valentine’s day with a super sweet treat? This Valentine’s Day Fairy Shake will bring smiles to all the kiddos. faces this year. Ingredients: 1 Vanilla Ice Cream Cool Whip Icee or a Slurpee...

We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and...

A local version of this story originally appeared on New Canaan & Darien Moms. We are thrilled to introduce our new food/recipe contributor, Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore. Kat recently launched the CatwithaK Cooks food blog with a focus on healthy recipes that are...

How often are you impressed by one dog walker holding 5-10 leashes and maneuvering through city traffic? Do you ever wish that your dog can be a part of these walks? At Active Dog, they give your dog freedom to be what they truly are- a dog! Their off leash hikes allow your pup to run with their friends (or alone if they choose!), sniff to their heart’s content, swim, and of course, get the most loving and personalized care from our dedicated and experienced hikers. FREE first hike if you mention LOCALMOMS!

Super Bowl eats are known for being heavy—cheesy dips, fried wings, and rib-sticking chili. And we’re all about comfort food, but we also love to serve a little something green to go along with it. That way, there’s something for everyone, from kids to adults,...