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Cerebelly: Our Favorite Baby & Toddler Food Pouch!
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
New Recipe | Veggie Chili
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can put...
Fun Ideas to Keep the Spirit of Halloween Going in 2020
It's no surprise that Halloween is going to look very different this year. With COVID still a present risk, it's not realistic or appropriate to participate in traditional trick or treating. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the holiday on a smaller scale. ...
The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program
The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality Montessori child care for children based on these key American Montessori Society concepts: The aim of a Montessori program is to foster the development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the...
2020 Photography Guide
We're feeling all the Fall feels over here- apple picking, pumpkin-spice everything and of course Family Photos Sessions! It's the perfect time of year to layer up with your favorite sweaters and capture those sweet family moments- and just in time for your end of...
Apple Orchards for Pick-Your-Own!
It's that time of year...when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are flooded with friends and family at Apple Orchards (and soon to be Pumpkin Farms!). We're lucky enough to have a ton of different options for apple-picking across Westchester, the Hudson Valley and...
Fun Back to School Lunch Ideas!
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
Salmon Chipotle Tacos!
Trying to change up your Taco Tuesday routine? Try these salmon tacos from Elizabeth Lim, the mom behind The Beach Cities Moms. Before having her 15-month-old daughter Sailor, Elizabeth ran a meal delivery business throughout Los Angeles. "Salmon has become a weekly...
Travel Binders from @Chasing40Toes
In light of COVID-19 we're all doing far more car travel for family vacations, which often means we're in the car for much longer than we have been in recent years. A few weeks ago we drove up to Nantucket which was 4+ hours in the car followed by a 2 hour ferry...
Are Blue Light Glasses Necessary This School Year?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y...
2020-2021 Tutoring + Learning Resource Guide
As school districts across our area make decisions about their plans for the 2020-2021 school year, many of us are also making decisions about what learning models will work best for our children. For some families this means partial or full-time distance...
How to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen TimeWe’ve hearing...
Smoothies Made Easy!
I don’t know about you but I love a good smoothie. As a mom, it’s a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients into one easy and portable meal (not to mention my daughter loves them too!). But the idea of making them at home can definitely be overwhelming. Having all the...
Cassava Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Mom-Founded Brand!
We’re always looking for new foods that will appeal to the whole family, from picky toddlers to parents trying to eat healthier. Bonus points go to any products that area help make meals come together, fast. When Valdiny M. Pabbruwe-Tolud, the founder of...
Recipe: Host To Perfection’s No Bake Cheesecake!
This recipe was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! This No-Bake Cheesecake is so creamy and delicious and it’s a great Summer treat! Skip the oven and try this simple, but thick, rich and creamy filling cheesecake....
Safe Summer Traveling During COVID-19
Many families have decided to travel this summer and many more are still considering taking a trip in the next six weeks before school starts up again (in whatever form that may be). In the time of COVID, this is a difficult decision for many of us because there are...
Beat the Heat with DIY Popsicles!
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. While we don’t judge store bought varieties, making them allows you to control the...
Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo!
As moms, we’re always looking to save money and time. That’s where our new partner, Hippo, comes in. It’s a free digital savings card that helps people save up to 97% on their prescription medications—just by using their app or website to instantly compare...
The Montessori Mafia
Shouldn’t we be paying a great deal of attention to the educational method that produced, among others: Larry Page and Sergei Brin - inventors of Google, Jeff Bezos - founder of Amazon, Helen Keller - political activist, author, lecturer, and recipient of the...
Top Sunscreens for Kids + Babies
Looking to keep your kids safe from the sun this summer? The first thing to look for in a sunscreen is a physical (as opposed to chemical) formula. Safer ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while ones to avoid include avobenzone, oxybenzone,...
