Revive Your Summer Skin for Fall!
Looking a bit…lackluster? It’s no surprise. By the time back to school rolls around, we moms are running low on self-care. Even if we’ve had a blast soaking in the last rays of summer, our skincare routine is long gone. The sun, sunscreen, chlorine and saltwater can...
Lunch Box Roundup: 6 Styles Kids and Parents will Love!
If you remember taking lunch to school in a brown paper bag, today’s lunchboxes will make you wish you could go back to the cafeteria. The functionality behind keeping food leak-free and at-temperature, while still looking cute, is nothing short of science. The...
Back-to-School Backpack Roundup!
Does your child *need* a new backpack? Maybe not. But it’s likely on your shopping list anyway to fit your kid’s growing personality, homework load, or sense of fashion. Plus, it’s a great way to get your child excited for the year ahead. Each of the brands we are...
Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved: Snacks Kids and Moms Will Love!
If there’s one task that makes parents groan about back-to-school, it’s packing lunches. We need quick get-us-out-the-door options that both taste good and are good for our kids’ growing bodies and brains. With so many options on the shelves, how do we narrow down the...
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Marinated Mediterranean Chicken
As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...
How to Find a Qualified Nanny!
Are you in search of childcare for your new baby, or school-age children? Let us help you find a trustworthy, responsible, and highly qualified nanny. Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island, stands by your side throughout the search, during placement and after.
Meet the Moms Behind Habitual Hostess!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alston Calabrese and Leigh Hansen, the friends (and moms!) behind Habitual Hostess, a gorgeous Instagram and website, both filled with beautifully photographed recipes, and the stories behind them. Their content is all about...
Build Your Own Taco Board
Tacos naturally lend themselves to being a family-friendly meal, since you can customize them to everyone’s preferences. Have a kid who doesn’t eat beans? Leave them off. Have a child who loves spicy food? Let him add his own hot sauce. Another likes only super plain...
Meet a Mom: The View’s Sara Haines!
A typical day for Sara Haines, mom of three and co-host for The View, starts early. And like for many working moms, she’s in instant mom mode and then out the door. “My alarm goes off at 6:00am. I clean up and head downstairs to one or more kids who are in different...
The Alohilani Resort, the Perfect Resort in the Heart of Waikiki
If you’re looking for an amazing place to stay in the heart of Waikiki Beach, I’ve got the place for you!
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser for any summer barbecue. It lasts in the fridge for a few days, so make extra on the weekend for easy weekday lunches. Can’t find cotija cheese in your local grocery store? Substitute feta or parmesan. Thanks to our...
The Prettiest Cover-Ups!
When it comes to making your beach or poolside outfit perfect, a cover-up completes the look. Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazine and the mom of three behind Closetful of Clothes says cover-ups are not only pretty, but versatile...
Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini with Goat Cheese
Recipes that are so simple they get committed to memory are a great #momhack. Especially in summer, getting a few healthy weeknight recipes onto the weekly rotation (particularly if they include seasonal produce) can help make meal-planning a snap. Below, Jo, the mom...
What are the Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning?
Struggling with allergies, constant colds this Spring? Did you know it might have something to do with dirty ductwork?!
High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope
While pregnancy can be exciting, many of us moms have had high risk pregnancies, be it carrying multiples or because of other health conditions. If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though every woman’s high risk pregnancy is different, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we were able to connect with Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN, a trained, certified fetal care coordinator for women with high-risk pregnancies at Connecticut Children’s who supports families facing some of the most challenging fetal conditions. She answered many questions that may help you – or someone you care about!
Silky Blender Hummus Recipe
Here’s a delicious post Memorial Day, healthy snack option from Kat_can_cook
Memorial Day Parades, Food and Thirst Quenchers!
Enjoy this list of Parades and recipes for Memorial Day!
The Run Like a Mother® 5k Road Race Returns to Ridgefield!
“We are excited to hold the 14th running of this special race in Ridgefield. We want to encourage women of all ages to do something special for themselves on Mother’s Day, and bring along their mom, sister, daughter, or friends to enjoy the special day, and have spouses, partners, and children cheer them on,” says Megan Searfoss, founder of Run Like a Mother, longtime Ridgefield resident, and owner of Ridgefield/Darien Running Company.
How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice
Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...
Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch
Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch just might become your favorite healthy, easy meal for this Spring and Summer. The Hills star and Uncommon James founder just published her new cookbook, Truly Simple, which is chock full of weeknight...
