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Perfect Gifts For Everyone On Your Valentine’s List!
We are so excited to team up with local business - Clearly Yours - to bring you some Valentine’s Day options. A gift filled with candy is just a gift filled with candy. With Holly’s personal touch, she makes it “Clearly Yours”. All gifts range in price from $12- $55...
Meet Jacqueline Covello
Meet Rye Mom - Jacqueline Covello! We had a fun interview!! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I am a local Rye Mom who was born and raised in Miami Beach, moved to NYC in 2002, spent a few years in Old Greenwich, CT and then...
5 Things For Moms to Do Now To Get a New Job This Year!
Over two million women left the workforce in 2020, according to reports. In September alone, 617,000 women left, versus 78,000 men. Much has already been written about how working moms disproportionately cut back on work while adding on responsibilities at...
Winter Capsule Wardrobe!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. I’ve really tried to simplify my wardrobe since becoming a mom. Each season, I put together...
Meet a Mom: Brown Sugar Food Blog’s Nicole Washington
Nicole Washington is an Ohio-based food blogger and mom of two, who has inspired us since we discovered her a few months ago. We love her all her family-friendly, comfort food recipes like her Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Her...
Detox Drink Recipe from Sara Lovestyle!
We’re all about small, easy ways to be healthier. That’s why we love this versatile twist on spa water from Sara Hood, aka Sara Lovestyle. “This infused water is a fun way to change up boring water. It helps me consume more water, and I get to eat the fruit!” explains...
12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January!
If you’ve committed to Dry January, you might be in the market for a good mocktail right about now. Sure, a sparkling water with dinner or an herbal tea post-bedtime can do the trick, but these 12 options will help mix things up. We’ve rounded up options for whatever...
2021 Health & Wellness Guide
We’re firm believers in Moms needing to put their oxygen masks on first (even before our Covid-19 ones!). Wearing a lot of hats, from Uber driver to short order cook to therapist isn’t easy. After a year with shut downs, hybrid and remote learning and social...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Bre Haizlip!
Recently, Bre Haizlip (“Dr. Bre”) gave an end of year motivational Zoom talk to the moms of The Local Moms Network. We all loved her down-to-earth advice and her commit to helping woman. For this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we spoke to Dr. Bre about her counseling...
10 Family-Friendly Staycation Ideas!
Bummed about having to stay close to home this holiday season? We hear you. So many of our us are skipping family travel for the holidays or winter break. We hope these “staycation” ideas give you inspiration for this week, and the rest of the winter. Hide Those...
Talking With Children About Difficult Things In The News
During times of tragedy and difficulty in the news, we may think that children are unaware of what is happening. However, children are more aware - than we know and are especially sensitive to the moods and conversations of adults around them. Here are some ideas and...
Greek Salad Hummus from Beach Cities Moms!
We're about to head into the holiday season, and if you're like us, that usually means diving into some delicious and decadent food, from frosted cookies to festive cocktails. Now, 2020 can use all the help it can get, so we're not suggesting you skip any of that. But...
New Year’s Traditions for you and your Pup!
Whether you’re learning something new, trying to get in shape, or just giving yourself space to be the best version of you, let your best furry friend join in your resolutions this year! Enjoy these tips from Active Dog – and a special Local Moms offer!
The Best Veggie Chili!
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can put it on...
Meet Therese Karl & Dawn Pineault
We are so excited to introduce you to Therese Karl & Dawn Pineault - both Moms and business partners. They have combined their talents and imagination and make custom wood signs, blocks and boxes - all representing love for your home town! Where are...
Meet a Mom: Wall Street Journal’s Julie Jargon!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Julie Jargon, the Wall Street Journal’s Family & Tech columnist. We picked her brain on tech and screen time during quarantine, her career in journalism and more. Want to follow along with what Julie is working on?...
Meet a Mom: Sketch My StoryBook’s Heidi Umur!
Looking to support female-founded businesses this season? We are too, and that’s why we’re highlighting fun gifts from some of our favorite brands. As part of this initiative, we spoke with Heidi Umur, a CT-based mom of two that founded Sketch My StoryBook,...
DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Hot chocolate bombs are having a moment, and with good reason. They're a perfect stocking stuffer, they're cute enough to be Instagram-worthy, and they're delicious. We love this simple DIY version from The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano. Order...
Meet a Dad: John Donohue of All the Restaurants in New York!
The All the Restaurants in New York book is a gorgeous gift idea for anyone who has nostalgia for the Big Apple. And now, artist John Donohue, previously an editor for The New Yorker, is selling prints on his website, alltherestaurants.com. You can search for your...
Gift-Wrapping 101!
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that simple things can matter the most. That’s why we’re taking a bit more care with our gift-wrapping this year—to make the holidays as joyful as possible for our kids, family and friends. We turned to lifestyle expert Caryn...