Around Town
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...
Mommy and Me Swimsuit Roundup
We love a matching moment, especially in the summer! Below are some of our favorite brands that offer Mommy and Me swimwear so you and your little ones can enjoy the water together in style! Infamous Swim Passionate about body positivity, Infamous Swim creates...
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream
A new book, Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, is a homemade ice cream-making bible, taking you through all the steps you need (including equipment purchases) and supplying endless recipes. In short, if you have making ice cream on your summer...
Summer Fun Guide 2022
We gathered the best of the best for you around Ocean County. With many options for the youngest to the oldest children in the group. Enjoy any of these as day trips or turn them into weekend or weekday vacations!
Happy Summer, Ocean County!
Advice from the Dad of The Local Moms Network
Moms, let’s hear it for our other (better?) halves! As we approach Father’s Day, we want to shout out the men who love, support, and encourage our kids. Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the...
8 Summer Air Fryer Recipes to Try
Air fryer recipes are so popular year round, but we love using the air fryer in Summer. If you need a break from grilling (or haave a rainy day!) it’s a fabulous way to whip up healthy eats, fast, without heating up the kitchen. Here’s a fun summer menu—made from top...
2022 Virtual Activities Guides
When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and accelerate on their own timeline.
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs
When Tom Arrix’s dog Cooper was diagnosed with lymphoma, he searched for ways to help him live a longer and better life. By changing his diet with the help of vet nutritionists and veterinarians, Cooper lived for almost two more happy years. Now, Tom (a Darien-based Dad to four kids and two dogs) has a growing dog food and wellness business, Get Joy, that helps dogs everywhere live healthier and better lives. We spoke to the former Facebook executive in this week’s Meet a Dad interview, about this amazing brand.
7 Celebrity Dads We Love
Father’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re sharing a shortlist of A-list Dads who balance busy careers with being engaged parents. Not to mention, they’re all easy on the eyes, ha! Who are your favorite celeb Dads?
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard playdate central.
A Guide to Step-Parent Adoptions in New Jersey with Lyons & Associates
We spoke with our legal partners, Lyons & Associates on stepparent adoptions to help guide you through the process in New Jersey.
Sustainable Looks We Love
More Moms are gravitating towards sustainable clothes for ourselves and our kids, and for good reason. If you buy well-made, sustainable clothing, you can limit your family’s impact on the planet, while saving time and money because the clothes will be worn longer...
Berry Caprese Salad
Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her "Hungry Lady Salad" series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is her latest...
Summer Sangria from The BakerMama
Cheers to Summer! We love a good Sangria in the warmer weather, and depending on the setting or food pairing, have served it in white, red or rose varieties.