Meet A Mom
Meet a Mom: Neha Ruch, Bestselling Author of The Power Pause
The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch. A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller, The Power Pause, a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life.
Meet a Mom: Author & Wellness Guru Liz Plosser
If you follow Liz Plosser on Instagram, you know that she is inspiring. Whether she’s sharing her intense workouts (and playlists), protein-filled breakfasts or high-energy soccer matches with her kids, she’s getting it done—and seems to be having fun doing it, too.
Meet a Mom: HGTV Star Chelsea DeBoer on her Journey from Reality TV to Mom of Four!
Chelsea DeBoer and her husband Cole are best known as the couple behind Down Home Fab, a popular home renovation series on HGTV, the third season of which just wrapped.
Meet A Mom: Yania Justiniano of The Sourdough Sweet Spot
Meet Yania Justiniano of The Sourdough Sweet Spot!
Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids: How to Choose a Healthy Snack
Kacie Barnes MCN, RDN, LD is Mom to two picky eaters herself, as well as the creator behind Mama Knows Nutrition, and advisor to Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm baby & toddler food brand. So she understands the science behind this research, as well as the reality of feeding kids.
Meet a Mom: Singer, Songwriter & Author Christina Perri!
We spoke to Christina about her debut as an author, her family life in California, her at times incredibly challenging journey into motherhood, and more.
Skincare Founder Gillian Stollwerk Garrett on Success, Setbacks & Staying Present
As the founder of Gilly’s Organics, Gillian Stollwerk Garrett has built a beloved non-toxic skincare brand while raising three kids (21, 19 and 15).
Meet Sulhee Jessica Woo aka the Bento Box Mom
For this week’s Meet a Mom interview we asked Sulhee Jessica Woo (aka Bento Box Mom) to share some of her life.
Meet a Mom: CT Army National Guard Captain & Psychologist Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, PhD, MS
Valeria Martinez-Kaigi is a health psychologist, a Captain in the CT Army National Guard, and a wife and mom. “As a clinical health psychologist, I have the privilege of working in both the military and civilian sectors,” says Valeria. She is currently serving in the...
New Mom Hack Alert: Evite’s SignUp Sheets!
Planning class parties is one of those mom tasks that feel like work even though you don’t want them to. Plus, they have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. As we head into the holiday season, two of the party planning moms from The Local Moms Network—CEO Layla Lisiewski and Westport Moms’ Megan Rutstein—are sharing their best tips below.
Meet Karen Klein, VP of Product at Evite!
Find out more about this mom and what’s new at Evite.
Small Business Spotlight: The Hive
We were recently introduced to Andrea Weiss, the creative force behind The Hive, which invites you to explore a world of vibrant balloon designs and party magic.
Meet a Mom: Us Women’s Soccer Star Crystal Dunn on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!
For this week’s Meet a Mom interview, Crystal Dunn discusses her Paris plans, introducing her son to soccer and more.
Meet a Mom: Jenn Belson of WhizKidz Tutoring
Hi Jenn! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I’m originally from Long Island and spent most of my adult life living in Manhattan. My husband Jared is from New City (Rockland County). Our family moved to Closter in 2020 during the...
Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid.
Recognizing World Maternal Mental Health Month with Elizabeth Bretz LCAT, LCSW, PMH-C
Today marks the beginning of World Maternal Mental Health Month. I sat down with Elizabeth Bretz, a Rockland resident, to talk about this important topic.
Lemon Stripes Blogger Julia Dzafic on her New Cookbook!
What has Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes been up to? A new book, Garden Grown: Garden-to-Table Recipes to Make the Most of Your Bounty. “Garden Grown is part gardening guide and part cookbook.
Meet a Mom: Spinal Stroke Survivor Steph Cowie
In January 2018, Stephanie (Steph) Cowie suffered a devastating stroke, Vascular Myelopathy, to her spinal cord. Immediately, the mom of one was paralyzed.
Meet a Founder: Melissa & Doug’s Melissa Bernstein On Her New Brand, Lifelines
Melissa Bernstein is best known for founding the inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, with her husband Doug. Based around the concept of encouraging open-ended, creative play, the Melissa & Doug brand is a familiar staple for any parent with young children.
Meet an Author: Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food: Dinnertime SOS!
As a mom of three and bestselling cookbook author, Yummy Toddler Food’s Amy Palanjian knows something about picky eaters.