How to Talk to Kids About The Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
The Uvalde, TX school shooting is so many things—tragic, senseless, terrifying. It has also been described as unimaginable, but unfortunately, it is not. And whether our kids are old enough to remember Sandy Hook, Parkland or Columbine, many of them are asking...
Truffled Asparagus Crostini!
These elegant crostini are a surefire winner for all your spring get-togethers, loaded with fresh asparagus, two types of truffle flavor (oil and salt) and fresh lemon. Thank you to the talented moms from Habitual Hostess for sharing! Truffled Asparagus Crostinis 1...
All Terrain: Natural Products Helping Families Enjoy the Outdoors, Safely!
As moms, we’re always looking for ways to have fun outside as a family, and for products that are truly safe and non-toxic. All Terrain is our latest find that fits both bills, and we’re thrilled to partner with this effective, environmentally friendly and yes, safe,...
Best Raincoats for Spring!
The weather is slowly warming up & the days are getting longer…Spring is here (finally)! But just when temperatures start rising and the deep winter brain fog starts to clear, the rain starts. And it just doesn’t stop. We’re here to help you combine some retail...
Cobb Salad Board by The BakerMama!
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. We’ve been sort of obsessed with the gorgeous boards created by The BakerMama for awhile now. And with warmer weather, it feels nice to be turning off the oven for dinner more often, and loading up on hearty...
Blue Moon Perinatal: Helping Moms-To-Be & New Moms Get the Attention They Deserve!
Tracy Shevell, MD, is founder of Blue Moon Perinatal and has been a High Risk OB-GYN for 16 years. “I chose to do High Risk OBGYN because I was always drawn to the most complex cases, encompassing needs of both mother and baby,” says Dr. Shevell. But over the last...
Mike’s Marvelous Brisket Recipe!
This delicious Brisket Recipe from Mike of Mike’s Organic Delivery is the perfect entrée for your holiday family get together! Ingredients 2 teaspoons Safflower or Non GMO Canola Oil (to sear) 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil (for rub) 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 teaspoon dried...
Earth Day: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
Earth Day is April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun.
How Hormone Imbalance Affects Everyday Life
Hormones decline naturally with age, but sometimes the changes can occur earlier than usual and can cause a significant impact on the way you feel and function. If your hormones aren’t optimized, you may feel tired, moody, experience weight gain, a decrease in your energy and libido, and have trouble sleeping. You don’t have to simply” deal” with these symptoms- bioidentical hormone optimization can normalize your hormones and help you feel like yourself again.
Lemon Yogurt Cake!
This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms NetworkContributor Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending...
Four Hopkins Parents – On Hopkins
Middle and high school are critical periods in any young person’s life, as these are the years that will help shape the person they will become. Selecting a school for this formative time comes down to a series of choices — about academic quality, community, values,...
Meet a Dad: Skier Bode Miller!
Skier Bode Miller is a gold medal-winning five time Olympian, a dad of eight and a tireless advocate, with his wife Morgan, for pool safety. After their 19-month-old daughter Emeline drowned in June 2018, the family has spoken out about the layers of safety measures...
Meet a Mom: Actress & Podcast Host Lois Robbins!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with New York City-based actress and mom of four Lois Robbins! Over her career, she has built a rich resume of credits on the big screen (most recently The Aspern Papers with Jonathan Rhys Meyers), small screen (One Life to Live,...
Pantry Must-Haves & Organizations Tips!
Kathleen Ashmore is a social media star, with 1.7 million followers on TikTok alone. Every day, Kathleen (aka Kat) shares recipes and secrets from her chef days. So what does a TikTok chef, and busy mom, keep in her pantry—and more importantly, how does she keep it...
Meet a Mom: Cassandra Freeman of Bel-Air!
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s, and launched Will Smith’s career, pre-Men in Black. On Super Bowl Sunday, with Smith as Executive Producer, the show returned as a modern drama, Bel-Air, on the Peacock Network. (Watch the...
Rainbow Cheesecake!
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick’s Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and...
Karla Murtaugh: Your Local Realtor with Global Reach
A resident and active member of the Ridgefield community since 1990, Karla has in-depth knowledge of the area’s school systems, and various sports and community organizations of the towns she represents including Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, Westport, New Canaan and...
The Finish Co.
Meet a Mom, Stephanie Purzycki, CEO and Co-Founder of The Finish Interior Design help you need, when you need it. 1. Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in CT? I'm originally from Miami, FL but have lived in Connecticut for 14 years. 2. How many...
Crafting Your Public Persona!
This story was contributed by our contributor Demetra Ganias, founder of Ganias Media Lab. Persona is our public face. In other words, it’s how we’re perceived by others. The great news is, we control what parts of ourselves to share. While “crafting a persona” may...
How to Talk to Kids About Scary or Tragic Events in the News!
How to Talk to Kids About Scary or Tragic Events in the News! How to Talk to Kids About Scary or Tragic Events in the News Robert D. Keder, MD As the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine escalates, children are seeing disturbing footage on the news and on social...
