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...
Meditation 101
If there’s ever a time to look for new tools to center yourself, it’s January 2022. Meditation is one of the best tools out there, and not only is it naturally free, but you can do it virtually anywhere. It can even help you be a better, more patient parent. We...
Blueberry Super Food Smoothie!
Credit: Christine Han Photography One of the easiest way to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can...
Heart Shaped Pizza!
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics. “My wife and kids love pizza, so we have a tradition of making...
Olympic Dad: Luger Chris Mazdzer!
Parenting can feel like an Olympic sport, which makes the actual moms and dads who make it to the Olympics seem even more impressive. Just in time for the 2022 Winter Games in Bejing, we caught up with Salt Lake City-based Chris Mazdzer, a soon-to-be fourth time...
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!
This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooksand head to Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! Valentine’s Day is almost here and I have the perfect read alouds focusing on love, kindness, and friendship...
Binge Worthy TV Shows!
The original version of this story appeared on Westport Moms. Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, Westport Moms has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love! Click the links to learn more and find your new guilty...
Chic & Cozy Winter Coats!
Chic & Cozy Winter Coats This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor atSeventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two (with one on the way!). For more mom-friendly fashion inspo...
Winter Board Books for Kids!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab...
Vegan Buddha Bowl!
Rice bowls are a perfect lunch for busy parents. Prep the ingredients on the weekend, and you can assemble an easy weekday lunch or dinner in just minutes. We love this vegan version from Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria. Don’t have everything listed? Use...
Recipe: Rosemary, Garlic, Parmesan Popcorn!
Recipe: Rosemary, Garlic, Parmesan Popcorn! Popcorn is a must in our house for snack time and especially… movie time! So I am thrilled that our parent company, The Local Moms Network is sharing a make-at-homegourmet popcorn recipe from Katie Witten, the talented mom...
Intermittent Fasting: 7 Things to Know About This Diet Trend!
You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting, and how it can have health benefits, including weight loss. Kate Hudson was just quoted in the Wall Street Journal talking about the energy boost fasting has given her. Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian and Molly...
5 Foods to Eat To Fight Anxiety!
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you’re struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your diet to...
Send Me a Trainer
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with two area moms helping other moms meet their fitness goals in 2022! Loring Allen is the owner of Send Me a Trainer Southern Fairfield County and Josephine Moran is the owner of Send Me a Trainer Northern Fairfield County....
