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Special Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix… Cocktails The Irish Maid from A...
Leprechaun Snack Board
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...
5 Phrases to Help You Instantly Connect With Your Kids
Saying “I love you” is fundamental in a healthy relationship with our kids. Those three words are so powerful. Still, we may notice our children craving more. Psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Felman, Ph.D., gives expert advice on how to...
Board Games Your Family Will Love!
Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these. Plus, they teach important life...
How to Make Healthy Habits Stick!
Along with the New Year comes a mountain of discussion about healthy habits. There’s no shortage of advice on what to do and how to do it. We’ll save you lots of time and sifting and share the most foundational advice that articles, self-help gurus, and even...
Hanukkah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...
All About RSV: What Parents Need to Know
It’s not even Winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines. But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves: pediatrian offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit. While we...
A Cozy Thanksgiving Table!
This story was shared by the two talented Moms behind Host to Perfection. This Thanksgiving set a simple, yet a warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company! From simple styling to more elaborate looks, there’s always a way to make your table...
Everyday Apple Tart
Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!). INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup blanched...
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights - but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok star...
5 Ways to Make Matching Holiday PJs A Tradition That Works for Your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing...
Meet a Mom: Irene Zervoudis
I am so excited to introduce Irene Zervoudis, mom of three daughters and Co-Founder of Wonder Girls - a teen empowerment, after school program. I spoke with Irene to learn more about all of the important work Wonder Girls is doing (I see future female leaders!) the...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration - and easy hacks - to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
Water Bottle Roundup
We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the...
Today’s Hint: Where to Buy a Pumpkin in Rockland County
Where’s the best place to buy a Pumpkin?
Getting to Know Inly School
The Montessori Community School that is making an impact on kids development.
Local Farmers Market
The inside scoop on all the Farmers Markets going on this summer.
From Wall Street to Art Galleries: One Mom’s Transition
Meet Katie Ré Scheidt, an abstract artist who traded in her finance career to focus on her art and family.