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Paula’s Choice: A Better Skincare Option
At The Local Moms Network, we love to share brands that are true to our mission of “giving moms the gift of time”. So when we partner with companies, we want to highlight ones that really deliver. That’s why we wanted to share what we’ve learned about...
Fun Summer Grillin’ Idea: Hot Dog Bar!
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer weather weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide
If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or...
Meet a Mom: DJ April Larken
This story was adapted from one that originally ran on Greenwich Moms. This week’s Meet a Mom is DJ April Larken. After a successful career in the bridal industry (including stints spent working at Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera), and time spent as...
Meet the Moms Behind The Pickup Line
Busy moms know that the few minutes you wait in the school pickup line can be some of the only quiet ones you have all day. That’s the idea behind THE PICKUP LINE, a new newsletter and podcast that quickly recaps the day’s news and shares fun...
6 Mistakes Most Toddler Parents Make
Toddlers are cavemen. If you’re reading this and are actually parenting a toddler, you probably don’t need further explanation. You’re familiar with the grunting, the lack of table manners, the random tantrums and general refusal to express emotions in a...
Easy Turkey Taco-Stuffed Pepper Recipe From Whole30 CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban
Anyone else feel like they're constantly working to find easy recipes that the whole family will not only eat, but love? Taco Tuesday is always a crowd pleaser, even in Melissa Hartwig Urban's house. We spoke to the Whole30 CEO about her favorite spin on...
Mother’s Day Gifts To Ask For—Or Give!
There are some Mother’s Day gifts that are priceless—the classic breakfast in bed and homemade card, for instance. We can’t help you there, but the list below are things we would love to get, and plan to give, for every kind of mom. Happy Mother’s Day from...
Beekeeper’s Naturals: Harnessing the Power of The Bee Hive
If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new...
Mac & Mia: High-Quality Kids Clothes, Delivered to Your Door
Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids (now 17, 16, 14, 7 and 5). In 2014, she...
The Benefits of Using A Live-In Baby Nurse
Apr 28, 2019 | Around Town As a new mom, you have many questions, all while running on little sleep and trying to do your best to raise your new tiny human. Wouldn't it be great to have a professional by your side during this tough transition to motherhood, coaching...
Raising A Reader – Helping Kids Love Books and Reading
We all know how important reading to kids is for their literacy, but what do you do if your children—particularly school age and older—aren’t naturally eager readers? We spoke to New York Times-bestselling author Michael Northrop, who has penned thirteen...
The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
"There was a time when kids grabbed a bat, a football, a basketball or a soccer ball and went across the street and played multiple sports for hours with their friends," says Rick Jacobs, Master Coach and Business Development Director at ESF Camps. "Oh,...
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy Today
There are a lot of reasons why moms are right up there with medical residents and shift workers in terms of soul-crushing sleep deprivation. From pregnancy insomnia to waiting up for teenagers to get home (and all the sleep issues in between) motherhood...
10 Symptoms Busy Moms Shouldn’t Ignore
Moms have a really bad habit of putting everyone else first. When it comes to keeping our families healthy, we rarely miss a kids’ pediatrician well visit, and if a little one gets sick? We move heaven and earth to make sure they feel better, ASAP. A...
Where is the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny seems to be just as busy this time of year as Santa is during the Christmas season! Thankfully, he's just as skilled at finding time for children at quite a few places. Below are all the places you'll find the Easter Bunny, broken out by...
Most Family Friendly Breweries
The beer scene has exploded in Richmond and it has arguably become the top beer destination in the world. With new breweries popping up all the time and home brewing becoming more and more popular, its become part of the Richmond experience. One of the...
Meet a Mom: Christin
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? My dad was in the military, so we moved around every couple of years. Virginia has always been home, since it is where my parents’ families live and we were stationed throughout the state...
Baby & Toddler Sleep Tips From Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block!
If you’ve had a baby in the two decades, Harvey Karp probably needs little introduction. In 2001, this pediatrician co-founded The Happiest Baby, a multi-media parenting brand that provides advice through bestselling books (millions of books have been...
Denise Richards On Adopting, Co-Parenting and Raising Teen Girls
Denise Richard’s professional biography is long and impressive—over 95 roles in three decades working on big and small screens, including star turns in movies like Starship Troopers and Wild Thingsand on hit shows like Spin City and Two and a Half Men....