Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, The Founder of Whole 30
Skipping the booze on the holidays, the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart tips...
Elf on The Shelf Cheat Sheet!
Elf on the Shelf Cheat Sheet ARRIVAL DAY! Spell out I’M BACK! with holiday m&m’s or skittles on the counter. Sit elf next to candy. Elf Reads to Friends Pick out three to four stuffed animals/friends and sit them opposite the elf as if they’re listening to...
Meet A Mom – Katy Weaver
This week’s Meet A Mom and local Digital Creator, Katy Weaver, is turning her passion for cooking into “a not so side hustle”! You can find her unique and creative recipes on her Instagram site, @whatwearehaving. What I personally love about her recipes is that they...
Philanthropy Guide
Interested in giving back to our fantastic community this Holiday Season? We've put together a list of charities & Non Profit along with how we can donate. Thank you for considering spending a little time or money on a new, or familiar, cause today. Have...
No-Peel Apple Almond Crisp!
This easy crisp makes for a healthy Thanksgiving dessert or a yummy breakfast any morning. Skip peeling the apples, and you’ll save time and boost the fiber content. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all...
The Local Moms Network Wishlist
Happy Holidays! In our opinion, it’s the hardest to shop for the moms in our lives. That’s why we’re sharing our The Local Moms Network Holiday Wishlist, with fun picks from our moms nationwide. With ideas and inspiration from chic purses to cozy jackets to exercise...
Meet a Mom: Actress, Yogi & Children’s Book Author Rachel Montez Minor!
Rachel Montez Minor is an actress who has appeared on Broadway (in The Producers), in movies (including Rent) and on TV (Nip/Tuck, Without a Trace & The Mentalist). She’s also a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner with decades of experience. Now, this...
Meet A Mom – Nichola Arton Bitler
This week’s Meet A Mom brings us Nichola Arton Bitler, local Owner and Creator of Arton + Co. Nichola recently gave birth to newborn twins, a boy and a girl, but long before that she was a fur Mamma to 3 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels who inspired her to start making...
Meet Dr. Schultz
Dr. Schultz was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but spent the majority of her childhood in Newnan. She received her pre-doctoral education at Marquette University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007, with a major in English Literature and a minor in Biological Sciences. In...
We’re Talking Plants First With Dr. Katie!
Dr. Katie Takayasu is an Integrative Medicine doctor in Fairfield County and mom of two who has used her passion for plant-rich cooking and finding balance in lifestyle rhythms to write her first book! Plants First: A Physician’s Guide to Wellness Through a...
Trimimo Sports Drink
The best products solve a problem, and our newest partner, trimino Protein Infused Water, did just that. When Bob Leary realized what was in the sports drinks his college athlete kids were drinking, he thought, there’s got to be a better option. “The genesis of...
Fallen Apple Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail was shared by Lindsay Wernert Potter, the cocktail contributor for Greenwich Moms, from local restaurant Little Pub. Credit: Adobe Stock Images Want to sip on something more festive this season than a Cab? Try mixing up this Fall cocktail. It uses...
2021- 2022 Achievement Guide
We all want our children to have every opportunity to reach their fullest potential. So whether they’re having difficulty in a subject, struggling with a disability, preparing for a standardized test or simply want to improve their grades, we want to be sure our...
SecondSale.com – A New Way To Buy Books!
If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com, an online marketplace for new and used books, with over 10...
Meet A Mom – Tonya Tillery
Is your dream house on your Santa list this year? "Well, it may not be too lofty of a wish," says our latest Meet A Mom, Tonya Tillery, an agent at DeGolian Realty. Ms. Tillery’s long-time passion (first as a teacher) is to help her clients reach for the stars when it...
Split Pea Soup
This split pea soup is a perfect #sweaterweather #meatlessmonday recipe. Although soaking the peas takes a few hours (and can be done overnight), the actual recipe couldn’t be simpler. Freeze in batches for easy weeknight meals all Fall and Winter long. Thank you to...
Meet Rachael – Professional Home Organizer!
Hi Mama, When you walk into your home, are you immediately overwhelmed by the things that need to get done? You don't feel like you can fully relax because there is always something to pick up and tidy. You're not sure where that thing goes, but you know it doesn't...
Candy Corn Ice-cream Sundaes
Oct 30, 2021 | Around Town, Recipes Tasty Halloween Candy Corn Sundaes for the win! Only a few ingredients and easy to assemble, even the kids can do it! Candy Corn Ice-cream Sundaes Ingredients Vanilla Ice Cream (you can also use orange sherbet...
Fun Ideas For All The Leftover Halloween Candy!
Pretty soon your house will be filled to the brim with your kids candy haul. Not to mention all the leftovers from what you didn’t hand out. Back in the good old days we could easily bring it all to the office and it would get scooped up in no time. However, this year...
Fall To Winter – Mom Uniform Pieces!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/....