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Meet the Author: Environmentalist Heather White
Most of us want to live greener lives, recycle more, purchase more sustainability, and generally be kind to the earth we’re leaving our kids. The problem? As busy moms, it can feel impossible to do all that we want for the environment—and that can lead to...
7 Easy Ways to Recycle Everything from Carseats to Legos
Whatever your inspiration – spring cleaning, Earth Day, an upcoming move, or the inability to look at the mess any longer – getting rid of your stuff is a struggle. Make it easy by organizing things into categories and tackling one at a time. The below companies and...
Meet a Mom: Shazi Visram of HealthyBaby
Mom of two and entrepreneur Shazi Visram first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, is doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line. All of the baby products are EWG Verified Safe. Their diapers and diaper...
FACE FOUNDRIÉ specializes in all things face
FACE FOUNDRIÉ specializes in all things face — facials, lashes, brows and skincare. They were founded by a mother of 3 who believed skin care should be accessible and approachable, particularly to women who are busy (like moms!) I love that we have one right...
Meet-a-Mom: Jessica Cortez of Bloomfield Child and Family Counseling
Meet Jessica, owner of the Bloomfield Child & Family Counseling in Troy. Their focus is in-person individual sessions, prescribing medication, and group therapy for kids. Jessica also wrote: The Thinking Traps: A Team of Troublesome Thoughts. Juggling it all as...
Your Fur Babies New Home for The Best Care
Welcome to Burrwood! Whether you are a long time client, looking for a new vet, or have an urgent care need they can help you with, we are so happy to have you! Burrwood is not only a veterinary hospital, it is a whole experience! They are a small animal, dog...
Head Lice: How to Prevent & Treat These Hair Pests
Lice. Just the word is enough to make your head start itching. If you’ve got kids in school, though, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be exposed at some point, and if you’re unlucky, your kids will bring the pests home. To be prepared if and when that does...
Lemon Stripes Blogger Julia Dzafic on her New Cookbook!
Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes started blogging 15 years ago about lifestyle, fashion, and food. Since then, she’s conquered social media (with over 120k followers on Instagram alone) and motherhood (her son Luca will be 3 in April and her daughter Amalia will be 7 in...
Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies!
These Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies from Maegan, the talented mom behind The BakerMama, will do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast. And while you can certainly make your rolls from scratch, Maegan says store bought are perfectly...
FACE FOUNDRIÉ | Founded by a single mother, for mothers and women with busy schedules!
In the hectic whirlwind of motherhood, taking time for self-care is crucial, and indulging in a rejuvenating facial can be a transformative act of self-love. Facials not only provide a momentary escape from the demands of parenting but also offer tangible benefits for...
5 Sippy Cups and Water Bottles Your Toddler Will Love
Life with a toddler is messy enough without constant spills from flimsy sippy cups. That’s why having quality sippy cups and water bottles is crucial. We’ve rounded up our top 5 picks that check all the boxes – they’re spill-proof, insulated, easy to hold and designed...
Meet-a-Mom | Zeina Kaddoum Founder of HUG Center
Meet Zeina Kaddoum, Ph.D, Founder of HUG Center. The HUG Center is a heart-led project committed to providing specialized, home-based therapeutic programs for every child, with a special focus on those who are neurodivergent. They offer home-based ABA therapy,...
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes from Emma Heming Willis
Looking for a super easy St. Patrick’s Day activity or sweet treat? You’ll love this crazy simple—and healthy!—recipe from our friend Emma Heming Willis, which she says her two girls, Mabel, and Evelyn love. The secret ingredient? Spinach, which serves as a...
EMPOWERHER | Our amazing vendors + sponsors
We are thrilled to have some incredible vendors and sponsors for our EMPOWERHER event, Friday, March 15th. We love bringing businesses and the community together for purpose. So make sure to get your tickets. Ticket sales end March 12th, Tuesday. A night to get...
Meet the Founder of The Friendship Factory | Julie Crorey
Glitter, Glam and all things sparkly and girly, that's the day in the life of Julie Crorey, Founder of The Friendship Factory. She's created a space for girls that promote creativity and kindness. Everything from the Glitter Garage, to Taylor Swift Night to Girls...
Tutor Doctor | In-home or online learning experience tailored for all types of learners with all types of goals
As moms, our child's education is a priority and it’s our goal to give them the right tools for success. Tutor Doctor is a private in-home or online tutoring service. Many children struggle in the classroom and loose self-confidence so it’s important as parents to...
Taking the “Toxic” Out of Achievement Culture for our Kids
Our kids have gotten very good at handling a barrage of pressures; they’re likely overscheduled and grinding out their studies and extra curricular with high expectations for now and the future. But the added pressure (from us, schools and our kids themselves) can put...
TikTok’s Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Will It Help You Sleep
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is officially trending on TikTok, with the combination of tart cherry juice and magnesium promising to be the ultimate recipe for good sleep. The basic ingredients: 1 tsp Magnesi-Om from Moon Juice or other magnesium power 2 oz tart cherry...
HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products
Stefanie Horn of Stamford Moms son with his HealthyBaby diapers As new moms and then as second or third-time moms welcoming more babies, nothing is more important to us than keeping our babies happy and safe. That’s why we are thrilled to share all about...
Sleepaway Camps: Our Ultimate Guide
Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends. Use The Local Moms Network 2024 Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States! Your child will return...
