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Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!
This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality.
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.
Weird Wonders at the Maritime Aquarium
Join The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk for Weird Wonders, a day of wacky experiments and mind-blowing science shows on Saturday, November 5.
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.
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes
Need a last minute Halloween treat? Try these festive Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes from South OC Moms Network!
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.
Meet a Mom: Dylan Dreyer
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television, as an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour, as well as a regular fill-in for Al Roker and Carson Daly on the first part of the program. Recently, after welcoming her third son in September 2021, she decided to leave Weekend TODAY, to spent weekends with her family — a choice many working moms can relate to.
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.
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Recipe
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights – but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok star Kathleen Ashmore will get your team fed and out the door, quickly.
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.
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
Make lunches that are guaranteed to be eaten, with these 5 lunchbox tips!
Christina Geist On Writing, Motherhood & Her New Children’s Book!
As our kids head back to school—or to school for the first time—we’re all hoping they find their friends, their people. Christina explores the topic of friendship in her newest book. Buddy’s New Buddy is about a boy whose friend moves away and his feelings about making a new friend.
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!
Meet Dana: The Woman at the Forefront of Greenwich’s Restaurant Industry
Meet Dana Cifone, the Director of Operations and restauranteur extraordinaire, who is at the heart of Townhouse in Greenwich.