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Too Cold to go Outside? Or maybe even Snow? Crafts & Recipes to Beat the Boredom!

Too Cold to go Outside? Or maybe even Snow? Crafts & Recipes to Beat the Boredom!

Looking for some creative crafts that are easy and fun to do to entertain the kiddos when the weatherman predicts a snow day? Look no further than these adorable craft ideas and tasty recipes that are sure to occupy your kids’ minds and bellies. Read on for the quick and simple how-to’s that will delight your house full of stir-crazy kids!

Post-Baby Pelvic Health 101!

Post-Baby Pelvic Health 101!

This post was provided by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home Therapy.   After giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital...

Anouk Masson Krantz: An Interview with the Photographer and Mom!

Anouk Masson Krantz: An Interview with the Photographer and Mom!

  Anouk Masson Krantz is a French-born photographer whose first photography book, Wild Horses of Cumberland Island, gained critical acclaim; her work has been published everywhere from Town & Country (which called it “stunning”) to Vanity Fair Italia. Her new...

Preschoolers & Screen Time: New Research

Preschoolers & Screen Time: New Research

  We all know that less screen time is better for kids. And the current recommendations are clear, from the American Academy of Pediatrics: for kids under 18 months, screen time should be limited to video chatting, while for kids 2 to 5, it should be kept to 1...

Charities That Help Families: Giving Back This Holiday Season

Charities That Help Families: Giving Back This Holiday Season

You may have heard that volunteering your time or giving a donation can boost your health and happiness. In fact, studies have shown that giving back can be good for you in myriad ways, including: lowering blood pressure, boosting dopamine and oxytocin in the brain,...

Chic Holiday Party: 5 Simple Steps

Chic Holiday Party: 5 Simple Steps

 This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Host to Perfection.                        “Simplicity is the key note of all true elegance” - Coco Chanel     The Holidays are upon us; the season is all about getting family and friends...

20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!

20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom.    December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous...

Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful

Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful

To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here.   Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for magical holiday memories, it’s...

A Chat with Actress & Author Rachael MacFarlane

A Chat with Actress & Author Rachael MacFarlane

​   Rachael MacFarlane is best known for voicing key characters on popular animated shows like American Dad and Family Guy (created by her brother Seth MacFarlane). Recently, the mother of two has enjoyed success with her second act—penning two children’s books,...

The Local Mom’s Network Summer Camp Guide 2020

The Local Mom’s Network Summer Camp Guide 2020

Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use this guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence,...

Richmond Holiday Guide 2019!

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...

Dinner Party 101: Easy Tips to Try

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:  ...

Thanksgiving Wine Guide

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...

Coterie: A Next-Generation Diaper

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,...

CBD & Anxiety: One Mom’s Story

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...

A New Sibling is on the Way: How to Prepare your Kids

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...

Richmond Pumpkin Patches

Richmond Pumpkin Patches

 There are so many great places in Richmond to not only pick the perfect pumpkin, but also enjoy many other fun fall activites! The list below details all farms within about an hour of downtown Richmond, roughly in order of distance from center or Richmond...

Sunday Prep: Getting the Family Ready for the Week Ahead

Sunday Prep: Getting the Family Ready for the Week Ahead

As we start to head back into the school season, parents can use all the help they can get during this busy time. Megan Sullivan, the co-founder of The Local Mom's Network, has some helpful tips for parents and caregivers. She recommends sticking to a...

JuJuBe: What to Know About These Stylish & Functional Bags!

JuJuBe: What to Know About These Stylish & Functional Bags!

As Moms, we need to multitask like it’s our job—because, well, it usually is. And that means we need our clothes and accessories, particularly our bags, to work as hard as we do. That’s why we love JuJuBe products—they get the job done while looking great...

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