Simple 4th of July Recipes
Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides to patriotic snack mix! Enjoy and have a fabulous time celebrating everything red, white and blue! Drinks Watermelon Mojito from Barefoot...
Easy Summer Cocktail: Pineapple, Lime, and Mint Sparkler!
Thank you to The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria for sharing this delicious recipe! It’s really the perfect summer sip—refreshing, special, and able to be prepped ahead of time. Make a batch of the mint simple syrup on Sunday...
4th of July Popsicles!
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed green yogurt and fiber rich blueberries and strawberries. Thank you to Sound Shore Moms for sharing! What you’ll need: Greek...
Meet-A-Mom, and New Leader of Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Moms- Lauren Giacco!!
Meet Lauren, the amazing mom of two cuties, who is taking over Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Moms! How many children do you have and what are their names and ages? Ava is 6 and Louie is 4 1/2 Where do your children go to school? Louie is currently at Westmaple...
Meet-A-Mom and Orthodontist- Dr. Maureen Kuhta!
Dr. Maureen Kuhta is an orthodontist and owner of Michigan Smile Design. Read on to find out about how her family of 4 (soon to be 5!) just moved to a 10 acre farm in Clarkston, and what to look out for in your child to know if they should see an orthodontist! Follow...
Local Sources for Ordering Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie boards continue to be a trend for backyard gatherings and social media searches! Here are some of our favorite local businesses that create beautiful boards. Keep them in mind for your gatherings this summer. Nostimo Kitchen- Chef Toni Sova Toni creates...
Meet-A-Mom, and teacher at Pierce Elementary- Nicole Nahigian!
Meet Nicole, a mom of 2 adorable boys, and a teacher at Pierce Elementary. Read about her insight teaching during COVID, and what she has learned about kids during this pandemic!
Creating a Healthy Bedtime Routine
Creating a Healthy Bedtime Routine By: Kristin Thelen One of the most important goals for healthy sleep is a predictable bedtime routine. Babies, and children alike, thrive on the comfort and safety of routines. Routines provide calm as kids are able to...
Meet-A-Mom and Pediatric Physical Therapist- Vera Malushi!
Meet Vera! She is a Physical Therapist and owner of Milestones Pediatric. Vera provides physical therapy to pediatric patients in the comfort of their own home. Read below to learn more about Vera and her practice. Full Name: Vera MalushiContact Number: 248-622-1854...
Meet-A-Mom of 3 girls, and Nurse at Birmingham’s DripIV- Cristina Barbu!
How many children do you have and what are their names and ages? Evia is my oldest, she’s very caring and bright 11 year old, loves basketball and plays travel basketball with Pistons Elite after school. Vera is eight years old, super sweet, a bit bossy and very...
Earth Day! 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
Alexandra, daughter of The Local Moms Network co-founder’s Layla Lisiewski Earth Day 2021 is Thursday April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little...
Meet Two Moms and Best Friends-Jana and Kate- Owners of Dreamland Parties and Sleepovers!
Jana and Kate took their creativity and friendship to another level, and opened Dreamland Parties and Sleepovers!
Easter Basket Items From Local Shops!
The Easter Bunny loves to shop local. Here are some amazing options on where to find those Easter basket items! Contact each shop directly and they can help you create all the items you need! Some include the basket! Click on each title to go directly to their...
Meet-A-Mom Kristin Thelen- Sleep Consultant and Parenting Coach!
Meet Kristin- the sweetest mom of 3, sleep consultant, and parenting coach! Kristin helps families create healthy sleep routines in her business love.sleep school, and her and her mom (how amazing is that!) work together to teach Love & Logic principles to...
Healthy Eats- Delivered!
There is nothing better than having prepared, nutritious food, ready to go in the fridge. Each of these business put their heart and soul into making beautiful meals- definitely give them a try! You deserve it! ARATHAM www.aratham.com Organic, plant-based meals...
Sledding Spots!
Here is a list of a few favorite sledding hills around town!
Meet-A-Mom, Founder and Owner of URTH Meals- Monica Notaro!
Monica Notaro is the founder and owner of URTH Meals, a plant-based, delicious, organic, meal prep company, ran by a female team! In her spare time (wink wink) she sings the National Anthem for the Detroit Red Wings- all with her adorable daughter, Mila, in tow. Read...
Sleepaway Camp Guide 2021!
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,...
Meet Bridjet Morris!
Meet Bridjet- full time mom of 3, lifestyle blogger, and philanthropist. Read about the birth of her third child- in the midst of a global pandemic, what she does for me time, and her favorite places in our community. Full Name: Bridjet MorrisInstagram Handle:...
Super Bowl Football Board Tips- The BakerMama
Super Bowl eats are known for being heavy—cheesy dips, fried wings, and rib-sticking chili. And we’re all about comfort food, but we also love to serve a little something green to go along with it. That way, there’s something for everyone, from kids to adults,...