Richmond Holiday Guide 2019!
Welcome to The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when...
Where to Find Santa in Richmond This Year
Looking for a chance to get a picture with Santa? He's visiting quite a few locations in the Richmond VA area and we have his schedule! Locations and available dates are all posted below. Our personal favorites are Cabela's in Short Pump and Bass Pro in...
Cheetah Prints: Style Inspiration from Whit & Whimsy
One of our fashion contributors, Liz Whitney of the Whit & Whimsy blog, is all about animal prints! In fact, it's more of an obsession. According to Liz, "Whether you call it leopard, cheetah or jaguar it all looks stylish, sassy and current." After some careful...
Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!
Randi Zinn’s mission is one close to our hearts—helping moms remember life “Beyond Mom”. This multitasking mom of two is an author (her book, Going Beyond Mom, is a must-read), as well as an expert on the topics of mindfulness and wellness. We spoke to...
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us "making" the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of...
Dinner Party 101: Easy Tips to Try
Hosting a dinner party can be daunting, especially when you don’t have a ton of time (read: you have kids) or you haven’t done it in a while (also: kids). We love these five tips from Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network that will get you started: ...
How to Carve a Turkey: Foolproof Instructions!
These helpful instructions were provided by dad of two Mike Geller, founder of Mike’s Organics in Stamford, CT. The traditional image of The Thanksgiving Turkey being carved at the dinner table is very romantic, but it not practical, nor is it the best...
Thanksgiving Wine Guide
This post was contributed by Kate Santangelo of our Monmouth Moms site! Are you hosting this Thanksgiving? Bringing the wine to your in-laws? Just want to have a little vino while you’re cooking? I’ve got you covered! As a former wine professional, I learned a...
Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving!
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert...
Coterie: A Next-Generation Diaper
As parents, we all want the best for our kids. One new product that fits that bill to a T is Coterie, a next generation diaper. Just launched this past summer, Coterie is the highest quality diaper available, with twice the absorbency (read: fewer leaks,...