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2023 Health & Wellness Guide
Make 2023 your best year yet with the help of our Health & Wellness Guide!

2023 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities.

School’s Out, Now What? MLK Jr. Day
What to do with your kids on MLK Jr. Day 2023!

Can’t Find Baby or Children’s Tylenol or Motrin?
With supply chain issues combining with the RSV/COVID/Flu trifecta sweeping the country, children’s medications like Tylenol & Motrin are in short supply. If you can’t find meds and your child is sick, this can be extremely stressful. Below, we ask Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Pediatrics at Mount Sinai and owner, Carnegie Hill Pediatrics in New York City, to answers our questions about this situation.

Tips For The Essex Steam Train North Pole Express
All aboard the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat North Pole Express for the 2022 season!

Meet Ioana and Andrea: The Founders of Sleek Living NY
We spoke with Ioana and Andrea, professional organizers and the Founders of Sleek Living NY. As moms, we are constantly battling clutter and they gave us some amazing tips on getting organized and maintaining a system!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Hot Cocoa Bombs are the hottest dessert of the Holiday Season! We’re bringing you a DIY recipe for you to make them at home. It can double as a kids activity – win, win!

Everyday Celebrations from Scratch
Holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch”, has inspiration galore.

Westchester Charities
We put together a list of local organizations where Westchester families can volunteer or donate this holiday season and throughout the year!

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than cutting down your own Christmas tree? Luckily, we have several tree farms within driving distance to the Sound Shore. We’ve listed them all here to make it easier to choose where to go!

2022 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve made it easier to shop small this holiday season in the Sound Shore. Check out our favorite local businesses to check all of the gifts off you list!

2022 Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!
We’ve rounded up all of the winter holiday events in the Sound Shore and beyond!

Meet Amanda and Emily, the Founders of Tig & Peach!
We spoke to Amanda and Emily, the Founders of the adorable and thoughtfully designed play space, Tig & Peach! Read our interview to find out more about how they got started, the classes they offer and how to book a birthday party!

Holiday Shopping Savings
The holidays are *this close* to being in full swing, and that means it’s time for Moms to make magic. We’re always looking for ways to “give moms the gift of time,” and support small businesses, especially this time of year. See below for three brands that fit this bill, and find exclusive savings only available to followers of The Local Moms Network!

How to Be More Grateful
Simple ways to re-focus, lower stress, and create connection. It doesn’t take much time, just intention. Thankfully, it also doesn’t take much time to feel the benefits of them, either!

3 Steps to Fabulous Winter Skin
While sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and mums feel exciting and celebratory right now, wintry weather is around the corner and it can be a nightmare for our skin. Moms, it’s time to transition our skincare for drier, colder weather… and we have expert advice to help!

To Do in November: Thanksgiving Events
A round up of Thanksgiving Events in the Sound Shore!

5 Ways to Make Holiday PJs A Tradition that Works for Your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing 5 ways to make the popular matching PJ trend work for your family!

A Cozy Thanksgiving Table
This Thanksgiving set a simple, yet a warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company!

Transform Your Mudroom with Closet Factory!
Kathryn O’Brien, Senior Designer for Closet Factory shares her process for creating a more usable and organized space for this important spot in the home.