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Cooking with Kids: The Silver Spoon Recipe for Risotto!
The Silver Spoon cookbook is a cult classic and The Silver Spoon for Children cookbook has also become a hit. Full of easy, healthy Italian meals that kids will love to cook and eat, it’s just been rereleased with updated recipes. This recipe for classic...
Bullying: Expert Advice from Dr. Allyson Maida!
Did you know that October was National Bullying Prevention Month? Recently, Dr. Allyson Maida, a full-time psychotherapist and Associate Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University’s Criminal Justice Department, spoke on the topic at a local event held at...
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed her own, which...
Easy Weeknight Meal: Keto Coconut Lime Chicken
We can’t think of many things more valuable than a super simple, healthy weeknight meal that our family will happily eat—a reliable and reasonable babysitter, maybe? This One-Pan Coconut Lime Chicken from Keto Your Way, a new cookbook from Keto Made...
Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Halloween Candy!
Now that Halloween is a few weeks past its due date, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker...
Quick and Easy Game Day Jambalaya
My family loves football, and traditionally we get together as often as we can to hang out, watch football, and, of course, EAT. We all love chili, so previously we'd been making multiple variations of chili each week, but we decided it was time for something...
Meet a Mom: LTG Laura Richardson of the U.S. Army
Maj. Gen. Laura J. Richardson's husband, Maj. Gen. Jim Richardson and daughter Lauren pin on her new rank during her promotion ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA, Aug. 14, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cortez/ Released) This week’s...
Kristin Cavallari’s Bison Strip Steak & Veggie Kebab Recipe!
Kristin Cavallari might be best known for her fiery reality TV persona or her various successes as a businesswomen (we’re still obsessed with her new kids’ line, Little James, as well as Uncommon James—read more here).But she’s also an accomplished cookbook...
How Shaping My Dream Body Helped Shaped My Dream Life
Sara Hood shares her story of how a heart attack at just 23 years old forced her to make permanent life changes to incorporate good diet and exercise into her everyday life, making fitness a permanent part of her life.
Easy and Delicious Pancakes!
What’s better than homemade pancakes on a fall weekend? This easy recipe, a family favorite of Megan Sullivan, co-founder of The Local Moms Network, can be customized with nutritious mix-ins (suggested below) and use just a few ingredients you probably already...
Chicken Dijon Apple Skillet Chicken from Domestikatedlife
We’re always looking for easy weeknight meals, and it’s a bonus if they incorporate our favorite seasonal ingredients. So we were thrilled when The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife shared this quick recipe that pairs chicken with apple....
CBD & Anxiety: One Mom’s Story
Recently, we showcased the moms behind Press Pause, a female-focused CBD company. We also asked the passionate ladies who started the brand to dispel some myths about CBD—including the stigma and misconceptions around CBD. This week, co-founder Dawn Fable shares with...
Anxiety, Kids & Teens: Signs to Know
This original story was provided by The Local Moms Network contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. For more advice on anxiety and related topics, go to https://www.caitlyndunncounseling.com. Anxiety, the "bully of the brain," at its root is the fear of being out of control....
Meet a Mom: Daniella Monet
Daniella Monet has a lot going on. At just 30 years old, the former Nickolodeon (Victorious) star, who also appeared opposite Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander on Listen Up and in former co-star Ariana Grande’s “Thank You, Next” music video, is adding a second...
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI INGREDIENTSOlive Oil1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced2 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced1 Lb. Of Ground Turkey1 Packet Of Chili Seasoning2 Tsp. Of Paprika2 Tbsp. Of...
Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project!
For most kids, Halloween is pretty much the best day of the year. Between the costumes, the candy, and the fun with friends, what’s not to love? But for kids with serious food allergies, Halloween can feel like yet another fun thing they miss out on....
Vaping: The Latest News From Yale
This story was provided by Yale Medicine. During a recent media briefing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised people to avoid e-cigarettes while federal and state officials investigate a nationwide outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses...
A New Sibling is on the Way: How to Prepare your Kids
The Local Moms Network is growing, with several of our moms—including Stamford Moms, Hyde Park Moms and Mendham Moms—adding to their families. This week, Melissa DeSanti of Mendham Moms shared how she’s preparing her older children Georgia (3.5) and...
My BRCA Story: Chicago North Shore Mom Shares Her Journey
As Chicago North Shore Moms, part of The Local Moms Network, celebrates its one year anniversary, we spoke with the woman behind it, Ellie Ander, about her personal breast cancer story. Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ellie, a mom of three, shares how...
If I Don’t Make It, I Love You: An Important New Book on School Shootings
Gun violence is one of the issues we as moms worry about, talk about, and think about more than we would like. And, unfortunately, it’s with good reason—2019 is on track to be one of the worst years, in terms of mass shootings, in history. This includes...