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2020 Voting | What you Need to Know
Election Day is quickly approaching and we know how overwhelming the process can be in a normal election year, let alone in this apocalyptic year of 2020. We put together some fast facts, easy links (including Westchester County Board of Elections) and important...
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...
A Stamford Mom’s Survey About Working Moms & COVID-19
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
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...
Hang onto Summer with these Lobster Rolls!
School is back in session, the temps are slowly starting to drop and we're fast approaching the last official day of Summer-- but we're also all hanging onto Summer as long as we can around here! Our favorite way to keep Summer going is by doing all of our favorite...
How To Choose The Perfect Tiles For Your Home Improvement Project
We all want to make our home improvement projects personalized to fit our style! Lima Ceramic Tile is explaining how finding the right tile can help you change the design and style of any space in your home this summer season!
Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!
This summer has certainly been an “outdoor” one, and we hope to keep that trend going well into fall. That’s one of the reasons why we love food and drink writer Emily Vikre’s new book, Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors,...
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....
conEd is extending their claims policy for customers who lost power after Isaias
Did you lose power due to tropical storm Isaias? If you lost power you also probably lost a lot of perishable food in your refrigerator and freezer. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a generator and spoiled food is a big financial loss to families. Fortunately,...
This Isn’t a New “Normal”
None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be lovely anyway). It just isn’t normal to…. Take on more than we...
Meet a Mom | Sarah Bren, Clinical Psychologist + Parenting Specialist
This month’s Meet a Mom is Westchester-based Dr. Sarah Bren, Clinical Psychologist + Parenting Specialist – and she’s not your average expert in the field! Although she comes with impressive credentials that label her a parenting expert, one of her core beliefs is...
Lucy’s Story: Help A Family Save Their Daughter’s Life
Lucy Van Doormaal was born on April 1st, 2020 at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, CA, joining older brother Sullivan, 3. But just a week later, parents Scott and Laura noticed something wasn’t right. “Lucy was a natural thumb sucker, and...
Fox Pest Control: For A Happier Summer at Home!
We love, love summer, but hate the bugs that come along with it. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Fox Pest Control, who has been helping busy families enjoy their homes pest-free since 2012. (For a free inspection and estimate, and even same day service,...