Tablesetting 101: Host to Perfection!
This story was shared by our contributors Host to Perfection. The holidays are upon us and this year, more than ever, appreciate being together with your family and friends. So, whether you are hosting a casual or a formal dinner party, take the time to set a special...
New Christmas Books for 2021!
This story was shared by our contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Christmas is around the corner and it is time to break out the holiday stories!!! With more inclusive books than ever before, along with tales...
Meet the Moms of #IMOMSOHARD!
This week’s Meet a Mom is the comedic duo #IMOMSOHARD. Kristin and Jen are real-life best friends and comedians who realized that their nightly conversations over wine would be great fodder for a video series. In just a few years, they’ve racked up 2.2 million...
The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich!
These festive ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a Christmas party—or as a new spin on milk & cookies for Santa. Thank you to Katie, the mom and recipe creator behind Witten Kitchen, for sharing! The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich INGREDIENTS Serves 30...
Book Nook 101: Creating a Cozy Space for Your Kids to Read!
This story was contributed by Courtney Gault, Founder of greenwich play and originally ran on Greenwich Moms. Fall is the perfect time to find a cozy spot at home to create a book nook. You may be thinking to yourself, “We have books, and bookshelves, and a chair we...
Easton Country Day Celebrates Halloween in Style!
We checked in with this private, co-educational school in Easton, CT to catch up on fall happenings!
Rockets of Awesome
Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We’re still stocking up on festive holiday looks and...
Five Things You’ll Love About Hopkins School
Here at the nation’s third oldest independent school, high-achieving, motivated students come to Hopkins to be inspired, challenged, and share in a love of learning. If your child is passionate about learning, here are five things you’ll love about a Hopkins education.
My Winter Mom Uniform
If you've been following me for a while, you know that I love a uniform. With two young kids, my mornings are crazy enough without having to figure out what to wear. Even weekends are insanity these days, as we're racing to make breakfast and everyone dressed before...
Spooky, non-candy Halloween Treats for Kids!
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have...
Join The Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes With “8” Ridgefield Families
These Ridgefield Warriors are fighting Type 1 Diabetes head on with the community by their sides. Over the past two years, a group of 8 families have come to know each other because of a common bond; each has a child with Type 1 diabetes. These Ridgefield families are...
October Book Club Pick: Chandler Baker’s The Husbands
Our September Book Club pick is The Husbands, by Chandler Baker. This smart sophomore novel has been referred to as a feminist twist on the Stepford Wives. The story revolves around a woman balancing career and family and the Dynasty Ranch development, where husbands...
Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins!
These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all her recipes or follow...
Meet a Mom: Rosemary D’Urso of Library Mom!
Rosemary D’Urso, also known as the “Library Mom,” has been The Local Mom Network’s go-to resource for fantastic book recommendations (for both kids as well as moms) for the past few years. From books to read to toddlers to summer reading picks, she never misses. We’re...
Filet Sandwich with Horseradish Recipe!
This filet sandwich is a Fall crowd-pleaser, ready for football Sunday or any time you’re making food for a group. “It’s a perfect, easy meal for when you’re entertaining and don’t want to spend the entire time in the kitchen,” says Greenwich Moms‘ Layla Lisiewski....
Meet a Mom: Professional Organizer Teresa Dinneen!
Teresa Dinneen is a mom of two who lives with her husband and kids in Redondo Beach, CA. She’s also a professional organizer and stylist who works with a team of five to simplify her clients’ homes, and lives, and along the way shares her secrets on her Lifestyled...
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports!
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to...
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies!
Cookies for breakfast? Why not, when they’re filled with fiber and protein-rich almond flour and free of added sugars like these. This recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is a perfect “Back to School” choice—make them on a Sunday for a grab-and-go...
Summer Cocktail: Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash!
Cheers to the last few weeks of summer with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors. Mixologist, author, and mom of two Emily Vikre says she created this to go with her family’s...
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This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Andrea Lavinthal, a mom of two who is the Style & Beauty Director at PEOPLE. Like many families, Andrea and her husband, Justin Gregory and their kids Saxon, 4.5 and Vaughn, 2.5, moved to the suburbs (in her case,...