Pina Colada Chia Seed Pops!
This sweet treat from Beach Cities Moms is full of tropical flavors, and since it skips the rum, is a perfect dessert for the whole family. Piña Colada Chia Pops makes 6 popsicles 1 14-ounce can coconut milk ½ cup frozen banana chunks (or 1 small, very ripe banana)...
Book Club Interview – Zibby Owens
Zibby Owens is known for her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, gaining recognition everywhere from Oprah.com to New York magazine. In 2020, she decided to put together a related anthology, a collection of essays covering topics we all deal with—parenthood,...
“Spring is in Full Bloom at Easton Country Day School”
Students have been working together on this transformative garden project.
Meet a Dad: Mauricio Umansky
Mauricio Umansky is founder and CEO of The Agency, a luxury real estate firm with more than 40 offices worldwide. He’s well-known throughout the industry for selling the most homes in the country for over $20 million—including the Playboy Mansion. He’s also, of...
Meet a Mom, Yllka Gashi
Credit: Fadil Berisha This story originally appeared on New Canaan & Darien Moms. Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE. The film, which received the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film...
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us. Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try...
Meet a Mom, Peggy Honore
Owner, Ridgefield Travel and Cruise Planners Travel has been both a sensitive and desirous topic since the pandemic began in 2020. Having constant wanderlust, we sat down and talked to travel expert (& team) Peggy Honore, a local Mom Owner of Ridgefield Travel and...
TLMN featured in Forbes!
Apr 27, 2021,08:30am EDT|449 views This Founder Wants Moms To Feel More Connected To Their Local Communities Layla Lisiewski is a mom of four and CEO of The Local Moms Network, a platform of local resources for moms by moms. After six years at Merrill Lynch, Lisiewski...
Healthy Alfredo Pasta Recipe!
If you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your family meals, this Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta from our contributor CatwithaK Cooksis a great start. For more recipes from The Local Moms Network, go to https://thelocalmomsnetwork.com/articles/recipes/. Cauliflower...
Earth Day activities with Kids!
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 ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the...
Local Earth Day Happenings
Earth Art at New Pond Farm Friday, April 23 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Channel your inner Andy Goldsworthy and join us down in the meadow to create your earth friendly works of art, using only elements of nature, your bare hands, and your imaginations. Leave your creations in...
Easy Spring Salad
Easy no-cook recipe that is bursting with spring flavors? Yes, please. Thank you to our contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, for sharing another beautiful, seasonal and nutritious dish! For more easy and delicious recipes, go to...
Rainy Day Activity: DIY Soap Molds!
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift. You can customize the shapes for any holiday or interest by simply using different silicone...
Meet a Mom, Emma Hemming Willis
Before her 12-year-and-counting marriage to actor Bruce Willis, Emma Heming Willis walked the runway as a model for some of the world’s top fashion houses, including Chanel, Valentino and Ralph Lauren. Needless to say, skincare was important to her work—and she has...
Carrot Spice Cake
Fall may have Pumpkin Spice, but this Spring, we're all about this Carrot Spice Snacking Cake. Thank you to our contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, for sharing this gluten, butter and oil-free healthy treat! Carrot Spice Snacking Cake Yield: 1 8x8 inch square cake...
Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies
These Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls 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...
Author Susan Verde on Mindfulness, Yoga & Kids!
These days, kids have a lot on their plates—and were juggling plenty even before the pandemic. Susan Verde is a mom of three who has dedicated her career to teaching kids mindfulness, yoga and happiness—all coping skills for this modern age. She’s a New York Times...
Easter Events & Happenings!
IN PERSON Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza Mar. 24, 2021 through Mar. 25, 2021, 3pm; 4pm; 5pm Stew Leonard's Danbury 99 Federal Road, Danbury Baby & toddler, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary Free Stew Leonard’s invites children aged 8 and younger to join...
Baked Potato Bar
We’re always looking for weeknight dinner ideas that appeal to everyone in our families, from husbands to big kids to toddlers and even babies. That’s why this super simple but completely customizable Baked Potato Bar from The Baker Mama—a Dallas, TX-based mom of...
Raising the Bar- Interview with Sandy Golinkin
Sandy Golinkin speaking at Richard's in Greenwich, CT We’ve all heard the saying – little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems. One of the biggest challenges when parenting older...