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Meet a Mom Monday: Karen Kupfer
Meet this great Ocean County Mom who is a speech pathologist, but also has many other talents up her sleeve! Read all about her, her works, and all the amazing things she is doing for her community and others.
Fall Mom Uniform
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/....
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Jessica Severin
Meet Jessica- a local Ocean County Mom that is a NJ native rocking that working mom vibe while raising her two kiddos. Read all about her business as a realtor!
Meet-a-Mom Monday:Ashley DeAzevedo
Meet this awesome Ocean County mom- Ashley DeAzevedo. Read all about how Ashley didn’t let an amazing opportunity slip away and has not one, but two thriving businesses on opposite ends of the county.
Meet a Mom Monday: Jackie Anderson
Meet Jackie Anderson, who is a local Ocean County Mom that is the founder of Ascend Pediatric Therapies, LLC. Jackie is a passionate speech-language pathologist with many degrees and certifications in the field. Read all about Jackie and the amazing work she is doing.
A Fun & Unique Activity for your Daughter with The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore!
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore provides a positive setting for girls to have amazing adventures and a safe place to create lifelong friendships. Girl Scouts isn’t just a moment in her life, it’s a movement dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Learn more here!
Meet a Mom Monday: Alyssa Haake
Meet Alyssa Haake, a local Ocean County mom that took the plunge to leave her day job as a teacher and work her photography business as her full time career!
Water Bottle Round Up
We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events,...
Parenting on Vacation: Compromising with Your Partner
This essay on parenting through different perspectives was shared by The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD. It’s summer and many of us are taking on travel again! Some of us are headed to road trip destinations closer to home and others are headed...
Weeknight Recipe Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
If you're dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They're one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal. Babies and...
Beach Workout Tips from Anna Kaiser
Celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser is known for her impressive client list (including buff moms like Kelly Ripa and Sarah Jessica Parker) and her amazing fitness studios, offering cutting edge instruction in NYC, East Hampton and CT, as well as virtually. But she...
Meet a Mom: Concetta Alvarez
Concetta Alvarez, is the founder of ERS Better Homes, LLC. Read all about how this amazing mom worked hard to rise to the top of a predominantly male field letting nothing stand in her way.
5 New Ideas for Moms Night Out
We’re firm believers that some time with mom friends is essential. While playdates are fun, getting together sans kids is not only more relaxing, but allows for real catching up (and yes, venting about said kids!). Dinner and drinks are standard MNO fare, but if...
5 Questions with Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira
A new children’s book, Maya and the Beast, tells the story of Maya, a young surfer who lives in a town where everyone is scared of “the Beast,” a huge wave. Maya finds the sound of the big wave crashing on shore comforting, and aims to prove that by the wave—and...
BLT Panzanella Salad Recipe
Late summer is prime tomato season, and this BLT Panzanella Salad from Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden's harvest or farmers market haul! BLT Panzanella Salad 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1” cubes (about four cups)6...
What’s In My Carry On Bag?
Ashley McCormick is a Greenwich, CT-based jewelry and fashion designer whose Asha by Ashley McCormick line is carried in places like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. Known for her chic and preppy style — with a twist of global influence – Ashley...
4 Reasons to Head to the Farmers Market
Farmers Markets are the perfect way to grocery shop with kids. Like most great mom hacks, a trip to the local Farmers Market is both functional (you can check most of the grocery shopping off your list) and fun for the whole family. Here are four other reasons we will...
Beach Reads: 10 Titles to Make Your Summer Sizzle
There’s nothing like a fantastic beach read - or a poolside page turner - to prove it’s the simple things in life that make mom content. When the foolproof formula (warmth + book + breeze) comes together, the trifecta feels downright luxurious! Here are ten titles...
Help Your Child Have a Fun and Safe Camp Experience from Atlantic Health System
Patricia Cucolo, MD, a pediatrician with Atlantic Medical Group, offers tips so the summer stays focused on fun.
Fundraiser with Shoott
If you’re involved in fundraising at your child’s school (shoutout to fellow PTA or PTO Moms!), sports team, or other local organization, coming up with creative ways to raise money can be a challenge. Seriously – how many bake sales or car washes can you do before...
