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Meet A Mom- Tina Langley Walsh of Lavish Gardener
Endless blooms, vibrant gardens & patio design thoughtfully curated with style. Meet Tina Walsh of Lavish Gardener 🦋
Jane Rosen, Author of Eliza Starts a Rumor
We’re thrilled to launch The Local Moms Book Club with Eliza Starts a Rumor! The book revolves around Eliza Hunt, a mom who created the Hudson Valley Ladies’ Bulletin board when her twins were in preschool. Cue the mom forum drama (a la today’s social media groups)...
Meet Liz Raymond of Rags to Rainbows
Tie dye is all the rave right now and we are so lucky to have tie dye artist extraordinaire, Liz Raymond here in Ridgefield to make all of your tie dye dreams come true!
Snack Time with Dr. Brittny Howell
Kids are funny, aren’t they? You can toil in the kitchen, over a hot stove, in the middle of the hot summer, for hours to create a yummy, nutritious meal for them, and there’s a great chance they’ll be unimpressed. 😏 But you can give them a platter full of...
Lucy’s Story
Lucy Van Doormaal was born on April 1st, 2020 at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, CA, joining older brother Sullivan, 3. But just a week later, parents Scott and Laura noticed something wasn’t right. “Lucy was a natural thumb sucker, and within...
Meet a Mom-Melba Higginson
Melba Higginson Owner; Eye Coco Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in Jersey City, NJ, and lived in NYC for 22 years. We moved to Ridgefield 12 years ago and are loving it! How many...
Where Do We Go From Here? Keep Talking.
“I’m writing this to encourage you to keep talking. Keep talking to your kids, to your friends and families and think about what you can do to continue the work in your own circles. Read the books, watch the videos, share them and discuss how you can move your community forward.”
No-Bake Cheese Cake from Host to Perfection!
This recipe was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! This No-Bake Cheesecake is so creamy and deliciousm and it’s a great Summer treat! Skip the oven and try this simple, but thick, rich and creamy filling cheesecake....
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos from Hip Foodie Mom!
Credit: Sunny Frantz Photography Thank you to Hip Foodie Mom for sharing this recipe. Alice Choi, the Pennyslvania-based mom of two behind Hip Foodie Mom, is known for her healthy, fast, weeknight meal ideas. These Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are one of those go-to...
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!
Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. Take a look at our delicious and fun popsicle roundup!
7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!
This story was contributed by Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD. Follow her @nutritionbytamsin. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are. Unfortunately, the societal pressure on children to...
MIT student-Danielle Geathers
As moms, we all want our children to grow up to accomplish their dreams. When we read the People magazine interview with Danielle Geathers, the first Black female Student Body President at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), we wanted to know more about...
Alliance Tutoring
This story was provided and sponsored by Alliance Tutoring. According to a report put out by the ACT, a college testing agency, the national average in the United States for college freshman retention rate is 65.7%. That means that more than one third of college...
4th of July Overnight Oats
Easy 4th of July Recipes! Credit: Freut CakeNeed some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. Drinks Watermelon Mojito from Barefoot...
Watermelon Dipped Goodness
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. It isn't summer until you have had watermelon!! It is one of my favorite things...
Talking To Kids About Race
This story originally appeared on Greenwich Moms. This week’s Meet a Mom is Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD. Born in Guyana, South America, she moved to White Plains, NY when she was 7. “We lived with several of my aunts and their families until moving to Teaneck, NJ where I...
Squat for Change- Follow up!
Photo credit: Kate Gardiner Last year, we spoke to Donte Palmer, dad to three boys, about his amazing Squat for Change movement. It started with a single viral photo of him trying to change his youngest son’s diaper in a public restroom, on his lap—and resulted in an...
A Go-To Blueberry Pie Recipe for the 4th of July!
Anyone else baking up a storm this summer? We’re adding this festive dessert from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott to our 4th of July baking list. Her new book, Pie Camp: The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want (Countryman Press) will be released October 6,...
Zipped Bags!
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more eco-friendly than disposable...
