Recipes
5 Fun Backyard Activities For Families To Do During The Coronavirus Pandemic
As the season’s change and COVID-19 continues to affect all of our daily lives, we are constantly bombarded with information that is challenging at best to digest. At this point, we all have been practicing social distancing, which looks to be the case for the foreseeable future. The way we participate in large public gatherings, attend events both indoors and outdoors, go to school and even how we shop may all look quite different moving forward. All of this means we will continue to be spending more time at home. Which as the weather warms up, leads many of us to google “what to do with kids outdoors”?
Where to Purchase Cloth Face Masks Online
A list of local and national businesses selling cloth face coverings.
Puppy Pandemic
Have you heard the term “pandemic puppy?” Well, it’s probably the cutest phenomenon to come out of this Covid-19 crisis. Across the country, families in quarantine are jumping into the puppy pool, taking their extra time as a family to bring home a furry friend.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Lattes
We love this spin on a fall classic!
A Better Mac n Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod!
This bestselling cookbook author shares her pesto-infused version that kids—and adults—will both love.
Dinner Party 101: Easy Tips to Try
If you’re short on time, this guide will help you put together a fun party with little effort!
Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project!
What you need to know about this initiative helping kids with food allergies enjoy Halloween.
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
After Teresa Purzner couldn’t find a baby food she liked, she made her own—and now you can find it online and at Whole Foods!
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler shares her go-to Fall chili recipe.
Autumn Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
This is the perfect dish for a fall weeknight or for a holiday starter.
Easy After-School Snack Ideas!
From tasty mixes to a healthy spin on pudding, these are sure-fire favorites.
Easy Dinner Hack: Sheet-Pan Recipes
Get dinner on the table fast with this easy technique.
Meet Ali, Founder of Suburban Jungle
Suburban Jungle is one of our favorite resources for families moving to the ‘burbs. It’s a real estate business founded by mom and real estate veteran Alison Bernstein, totally focused on helping buyers learn about different towns before making the leap. We spoke to the Greenwich mom of four about her family life in Back Country, her growing brand and her favorite spots in the area.
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Come try the sport of Orienteering!
Orienteering for all at Great Brook Farm September 22nd
The Local Moms Network Travel Series: Spotlight on Portugal
All the details you need to plan a memorable family trip to this beautiful European destination.
Meet Captain Underpants and Dog Man Author Dav Pilkey!
TLMN recently chatted with the legendary children’s book author about his newest works, his childhood and more.
How I Practice Self-Care: New Ideas from The Local Moms Network
Self-care tips, from some of our 100+ moms nationwide.
Your Nails’ New Secret Weapon
This new product from ISDIN will make your nails stronger and healthier—fast.
Family Vacation & Sleep: How to Deal
It’s family vacay season, and while making memories is fun, the sleep disruptions that kids (and as a result, parents) encounter while away are not as enjoyable. We spoke to Craig Canapari, MD, a Yale Medicine pediatric sleep expert and author of It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train (2019 Rodale Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House), about the most common issues that pop up and how you can deal with them.
Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!
Have too much basil? That’s not a problem—it’s an opportunity.