Lifestyle
Are Your D.I.Y Valentine’s Cards This Easy?
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t want to send your kids to school empty-handed, below are some cute DIY ideas that are light on your wallet and your sanity. You might already be a super crafty mom (like some of my friends), and so this...
How to Drink More Water in 2019!
So getting healthy is on your list of resolutions for 2019, right? Well a big part of getting healthy is drinking plenty of water! But with busy schedules, more time spent taking care of little ones than ourselves and no time to think, that can be a tough...
How are you talking about MLK Day?
With Martin Luther King Day on Monday, I began to wonder what to say to my children when they asked why they had the day off from school. Racial and cultural diversity has always been a passionate subject, growing up in Los Angeles and traveling the world at a young...
The Elf on The Shelf Interview: Behind The Book & Brand
Anyone else all about the Elf on the Shelf this time of year? Since 2004, The Elf on the Shelf brand has grown from a single children’s book, written by mother daughter team Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold as a way to reconnect with each other and share a...
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice—and we’re already huge fans of...
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known in Greenwich, New York City, Palm Beach and beyond for her warm and sophisticated style. Since 1994, she has focused on carefully listening to clients to create spaces they truly love to live in. “Every...
Fjällräven Gift Guide: Warm, Functional & Stylish Essentials
When giving clothing or accessories, we’re always looking for pieces that are made well and will last for years. From a go-anywhere backpack to a warm coat that will never go out of style, these gifts from our favorite Swedish brand fit the bill and are...
Los Suenos Costa Rica – Pura Vida!
Adventure is calling… from somewhere snuggled between the Carribean and Pacific Oceans – Costa Rica! We love a good all-inclusive resort (and kids under 6 are free – yes please?!).
Top Four Winter Family Getaways by Travel Advisor (and Mama), Michelle Jackson
With fall in full swing and temperatures starting to drop, now is the perfect time to start planning your next family vacation. But the pressure of choosing a destination that everyone will love can feel overwhelming! So we brought in mom and SmartFlyer...
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
These days, you can get subscriptions sent to your home for everything from steaks to flowers. And naturally, we’re all about them—because what mom doesn’t have a soft spot for something that helps eliminate one more errand on a never-ending list? That’s...
Investing in Luxury Pieces with the Vintage Contessa
Motherhood often means sacrificing style in the name of practicality or utility. From driving carpool to hosting sleepovers and family gatherings at home, children often change the way we buy items that once showcased our individuality and style. As a mom,...
How To: Travel with Kids
Guest blogger, Carri Willbanks, a travel blogger with CatchCarri.com, and host on Comcast and segment expert for AOL and MSN shares her guide on how to survive a flight as well as her favorite kid-friendly destination.
ON-TREND LOOKS FOR YOUR FALL MATERNITY WARDROBE
By Melissa Birge, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia Tango We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s no reason not to rock your favorite trends just because you’re pregnant or a new mom. Maternity and motherhood designers have outdone themselves this...
Busy Moms’ Favorite Planners
Anyone else love a good planner?! I find that writing tasks down and checking them off is one of the more satisfying things in life – agree? Below are a list of planners I’ve loved and used as well as some recommended by other Moms out there. Get yours...
Is Coolsculpting Really Worth It?
Coolsculpting has been a buzzword for a few years now - and we wanted to get the skinny on it (pun intended)... We linked up with Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique and here is what they had to say: Back in 2010, the Food and Drug Administration approved...
The Best Backyard Games for All
In light of the summer, we thought it would be great to do a little refresher on the games we love. We have separated the categories by Littles, Mediums, and Adults to help give you ideas as to what is perfect for you! For Littles Create an Outdoor...
5 Summer Beauty Tips from Bun on The Run
Guest Blog Post by Bun on the Run’s Megan McBrien I was so excited to be asked to be a guest blogger for The Local Moms Network… partially, because I’m aligned with their current initiatives but also because it motivated me to whip my own blog, Bun on the Run Beauty,...
Beach Item Favorites
We are in serious beach mode this month and want to enjoy every last minute of summer! Whether you are looking for a gift for a friend that is hosting you at their beach house or a little something for yourself, check out a few of our favorite beach...
The Local Moms Summer Reading Picks
There is nothing quite like relaxing just by yourself with a refreshing beverage and a good book! The Local Moms Network has rounded up some favorite picks for an enlightening summer read. Happy Reading! I Say My Name Years ago,...
Why Splendid Spoon is this Mama’s new BFF!
As a BUSY mom of two extremely active young boys, Splendid Spoon has become my new BFF! First of all, admittingly, I don't love to cook - my kids are picky eaters and it's no fun cooking a meal for just myself, so Splendid Spoon has become the perfect...
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