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On the Front Lines: An ER Doc & Mom Shares What It’s Really Like
As we navigate self-quarantining and social distancing with kids, we can’t help but think of the moms on the front lines of this COVID-19 crisis. Many of us find ourselves at the end of our ropes by about 3 o’clock for reasons ranging from toddler tantrums to tween...
The Lost Husband: Interview with the Director!
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her husband’s...
Meet a Mom: Author Elin Hilderbrand!
This interview with New York Times bestselling author Elin Hildberbrand originally appeared on South Shore Moms. I was so thrilled to get the chance to connect with the lovely, talented and very busy writer, Elin Hilderbrand. I just love breezing through her books...
How to Do A Manicure at Home: Tips from Eva Amurri!
This story was shared by Eva Amurri and originally appeared on Happily Eva After. SUPPLIES… Nail Polish Remover Cotton Balls Nail File Acetone-Based Lacquer Remover (only if you have gel on your nails) Aluminum Foil (only if you have gel on your nails) Nail...
Help Boundless Adventures Reopen!
Dear Valued Customers, These last 2 months have presented us all with challenges that at time have felt insurmountable. As an outdoor recreational activity, our hope is that we can provide you with some much needed mental and physical enjoyment and relief. We...
7 Tips for Pediatric Telemedicine Appointments
One of the many new experiences we’ve had during quarantine (aside from cutting our spouse’s hair and homeschooling our kids...) is telemedicine visits. In many ways, telemedicine is incredibly convenient, particularly with kids—you don’t have to wrangle littles ones...
Parenting A Special Needs Child During Quarantine
Sara Hood has met many challenges over the course of her life. Born into a Sudanese refugee camp, she recovered from a heart attack at age 23 after the birth of her first child, Josiah, with NFL player Ziggy Hood. Now 9, Josiah has autism, and she is a fierce advocate...
Cheers to Mom with 2 Simple Sangria Recipes!
Cheers to us, Moms! After spending the last few weeks (months?!) at home with our kids, we hope you get a little time to yourself this weekend. This Mother’s Day is certainly one we’ll never forget. And while we may look back on it as a time of fatigue, worry, and...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes!
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! We may be missing our favorite margs at our favorite Mexican spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite foodie holiday at home! We’ve rounded up some yummy taco, enchilada, veggie sides, guac, dessert—and yes,...
New Gear & Toys for 2020!
Recently, The Local Moms Network was planning to hit the road and travel to Dallas, Texas, to scope out some of the latest and greatest new products for families and kids at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) event in Dallas. Like many scheduled...
QuadJobs: Getting Help During & After Quarantine!
Anyone else need help now with groceries, tutoring during homeschooling or other errands? Or are you planning on hiring some extra hands *as-soon-as-possible* post-quarantine for babysitting and other household tasks? Previously, we’ve shared about one of our...
Puppy Pandemic: Families Who Recently Added Furry Friends
Have you heard the term “pandemic puppy?” Well, it’s probably the cutest phenomenon to come out of this Covid-19 crisis. Across the country, families in quarantine are jumping into the puppy pool, taking their extra time as a family to bring home a furry friend. It’s...
Meet Kim Mulcahy!
This month's Meet a Mom is Kim Mulcahy. I am in awe of not only her talent but her accomplishment in helping healthcare workers during this pandemic. Read below to learn all about Kim!Photo taken by Jo Bryan I was born and raised in the UK but came to the US in 1995....
Meet the Mom Behind the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. After losing her son Jesse in the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, she formed this non-profit organization whose inspiring mission is to...
Local Chefs Contribute Recipes to Online Cookbook to Feed the Hungry
Jessica Rosen Klein is a restaurant publicist who unfortunately is now out of work due to Covid-19. Seeing what has happened to the hospitality industry has been devastating to say the least. After seeing so many chefs donate their time to feeding the hungry and those...
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active play and...
More Ideas for Kids Activities During Coronavirus Closures!
A few weeks ago, South Austin Moms shared a list of "rainy day" activities and we can't think of a better time to share them with you. If you're home with your kids this week, screenshot or print these ideas and you'll have some offline activities ready to go in your...
Bicycle Sundays Are Back With Social Distancing
Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, one of Westchester’s longest-running and popular recreational programs, starts on Sunday, May 5. The program is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The series runs May 12 and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, and September 8, 15, 22 and...
Joy Bauer’s Healthy Soft Pretzels!!
Anyone else feel like their kids are snacking *constantly* these days? We have a new recipe for you to try this week! These Soft & Doughy Protein Pretzels from Joy Bauer's new cookbook, Joy Bauer's Superfood!: 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth, take just 25-minutes to...
Laura Prepon on Her New Book, New Baby and Quarantining with a Toddler
Like many of us, Laura Prepon is currently quarantining (at her New York City home) with her husband and kids—in her case, a newborn son and a toddler daughter. But before she entered into this new temporary reality, she had an already full plate, with her...