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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.
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!
Holiday Happenings in Westchester
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!
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!
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.
Meet a Mom: Jill Valente, Founder of “Soul Much Jill”
Our latest Meet a Mom interview is with Jill Valente, the Founder of “Soul Much Jill”. She is a Health Coach and Fitness Instructor and such an inspiration to us moms who are struggling to make self care a priority.
Halloween Safety Tips 2022
We asked Dr. Katherine Noble (“Dr. Katy”) of Sound Beach Pediatrics in Greenwich, CT, our top questions about Halloween safety.
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo!
Head to the Bronx Zoo from November 18 2022-January 8, 2023 to see the amazing Holiday Lights! Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance.
Chicago North Shore Moms Shares Her Story for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Two years ago, Ellie Ander of Chicago North Shore Moms shared her experience having a preventative double mastectomy, as well as her ovaries removed, after finding out she carried the BRCA gene. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, we asked Ellie to share a bit about where she is now, physically and emotionally—and what she wants other women to know.
Halloween Happenings 2022
It's October and things are getting spooky in the Sound Shore! Sponsored by Patty Pops, we've rounded up all of our favorite local Halloween events and streamlined them into one handy post for busy moms and dads. Happy Halloween! Be sure to check out Patty Pops...
Coterie: The Game-Changing Diaper Our Moms Are Loving!
We are thrilled to be sharing all about Coterie, a baby care brand that is making parents’ lives easier through *noticeably* better diapers. Think: incredibly absorbent, soft-as-cashmere and basically blow-out proof.
2022 Westchester Private School Guide
As you consider the learning environment, teaching style and school philosophies that best suit your child, Northern Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye & Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Soundshore Moms have come together to give you information and resources all in one place.
codeSpark Academy
Do your kids love computers? That’s a rhetorical question, of course—we haven’t met a child who doesn’t love devices. CodeSpark Academy is an educational app channeling this generation’s tech affinity into an enriching learn-to-code experience for kids 5 to 9.
How to Set Kids Up for Homework Success
Homework isn’t most kids’ favorite part of the day—and it can be painful for parents, too. Rather than turn homework time into a power struggle, simple strategies can help you both work together to get it done without unnecessary stress. Here are six smart tips from educational psychologist Michele Borba
Lesser Evil
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating. That’s why we love LesserEvil, a company on a mission to make healthier and less processed snacks kids and parents will love.
Check out The Maritime Aquarium for FREE!
Your summer of wonders awaits with FREE admission to The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk now through Labor Day!