DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot chocolate bombs are having a moment, and with good reason. 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 some molds, enlist some helpers and...
Meet a Mom: Elyce Arons, Co-Founder of Frances Valentine
Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate’s tragic death in...
9 New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to 2021, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through everything that you've been thrown. We hope you've been able to find true silver linings, from more quality time together to gratitude. Here's a shortlist...
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This holiday season will probably look a little different for most of us. We might not be hopping on a plane to the in-laws, or maybe we’re setting fewer spots at the table for a more intimate meal. Some of us will be hosting our holidays outdoors, while others...
Richmond Local Business Holiday Gift Guide 2020!
Shopping in 2020 will be a little different, but we already know that… This year we focused only on local businesses here in Richmond. Here are some of our favorites – Happy Shopping!
8 Easy Holiday Drink Recipes
Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will take you through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week. Cold Pecan Pie Martini from DelishGrapefruit, Honey &...
Celebrate the Holidays with One Potato
Recently, we caught up with mom and entrepreneur Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato, the super fresh, delicious, and healthy meal box delivery service for families. Not only did we ask her about her own holiday plans, but we even got her to...
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...
DIY Holiday Balloon Parade
This DIY Holiday Balloon Parade from The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano is perfect for anyone swapping their traditional parade tradition for more social distance-friendly activities this year! DIY Holiday Balloon Parade ...
The Local Moms Network Book Club: Mothers Before
The next book in our book club series is Mothers Before: Stories and Portraits of Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them. This fascinating collection of essays and portraits of women—writers, poets, teacher and more—was edited by New York Times bestselling novelist...