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Heart Shaped Pizza

Heart Shaped Pizza

Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics.

Meet-a-Mom Monday: Heather Walsh

Meet-a-Mom Monday: Heather Walsh

Heather is a local mom from Bayville. Not only is she an amazing mom and pet owner, but also a “mompreneur”. Heather took her skills of being a nurse to the next level. Read all about how she started this amazing business! 

Game Day Nachos

Game Day Nachos

Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos! “Everyone gets excited when you pull out a warm tray of cheesy nachos!” says Alston Calabrese, who, along with Leigh Hansen, creates recipes and shares entertaining tips on Habitual Hostess.

Binge Worthy TV Shows

Binge Worthy TV Shows

Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, Westport Moms has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love! Click the links to learn more and find your new guilty pleasure, revisit an old classic, or catch up on a series you may have missed!

Winter Coats

Winter Coats

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 (with one on the way!). For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/.

Winter Board Books for Kids

Winter Board Books for Kids

This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab some hot chocolate and enjoy snuggling up while reading these whimsical winter reads!

Meet-a-mom Monday: Kelly Krzeczkowski

Meet-a-mom Monday: Kelly Krzeczkowski

This week’s Meet a Mom is Kelly Krzeczkowski. Kelly is a mom of two and brings every bit of heart and soul in everything she does. Kelly is the definition of survivor, warrior and faith. This mom has a story worth reading and a business worth supporting. She’s been a nurturer her whole life, from working with the elderly to her new philanthropy work. Learn how Kelly turned an extremely hard time in her life, surviving domestic abuse and leaning on God to bring her joy back. Kelly took the most difficult time in her life and is now using it to help others through Boho Bites Food Truck. We are so honored to share Kelly’s story of strength, determination and hope!

Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Popcorn

Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Popcorn

  Upgrade your Family Movie night (or Date Night!) at home with this gourmet popcorn recipe. It uses fresh rosemary and garlic for a sophisticated take on a classic, but mix it up with any herbs you like! Thanks to Katie Witten, the talented mom behind Witten...

Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety

Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety

They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you're struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your diet to...

4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30

4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30

Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions it the best way to create change.

Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

One of the easiest way to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from contributor Kathleen Ashmore has the unexpected addition of cauliflower rice.

Top Your Own Oatmeal Bar

Top Your Own Oatmeal Bar

Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? It’s a perfect family-friendly breakfast, because everyone can add their own mix-ins and toppings. You can even make it in the slow cooker overnight for an easy weekday breakfast. We love this version from The BakerMama. We asked Maegan about this beautiful board, her kids’ favorite toppings and her plans for 2022.

Sledding Fun in Ocean County

Sledding Fun in Ocean County

Sledding Fun in Ocean County   Are you looking for a fun place to take the kids sledding between classes, virtual learning, or were you lucky enough to have a snow day! Well, then check out these places in Ocean County to sled the afternoon away!     ...

Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!

Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!

Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence, compile priceless memories and build lifelong friendships.

Winter Break Guide

Winter Break Guide

Looking for a fun and eventful way to spend winter break with the family? Want to keep the kids engaged in something? Check out these top 5 ways to spend winter break in Ocean County. 

New Year’s Eve Guide

New Year’s Eve Guide

This NYE look no further! Ocean County Moms has you covered with tons of places to ring in the New Year! We found some special places for a night out for adults or fun and exciting ways to ring in the New Year for the whole family.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

This story originally appeared on South Houston Moms.  This year, I’m helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create...

Meet-A-Mom  Monday

Meet-A-Mom Monday

This week’s Meet a Mom is one of the newest additions to The Local Moms Network (TLMN), Lindsey Harrison, who is one of the New Canaan-Darien Moms. She and her husband and daughter Wesleigh (3.5) live in the beach community of Rowayton, in Norwalk, CT. In addition to joining our team last winter, Lindsey also runs the popular blog, Home With The Harrisons, and recently launched her own interior design firm, Dear Elizabeth Interiors! We caught up with this busy toddler mom to ask her about joining our network, her new business and balancing all these fantastic projects.

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