Halloween Books for Kids
This story was contributed by Rosemary D'Urso of Library Mom! Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are...
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Samara P. O’Neill
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Went to Jackson Memorial when there was only 1 HS 🙂 Child(ren) and Age(s)? 2 Children - Olivia Sara 9yrs. & Danny Jr. 12 One thing people would be surprised to know about you....
Divorce During the Pandemic and The Process
Were you contemplating getting a divorce before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Or did you start the divorce process before the stay-at-home order began? Our #partners @dalena_bosch explain that even though many businesses may still have their employees working from home, you can still get started with your divorce or continue through the divorce process at this time.
Littles Guide
Ocean County Moms is proud to bring you our Littles Guide. For all things for those littles ones you have. From photography shoots, sleep therapist, speech therapist, chiropractors, unique toys and more! Check out these amazing businesses, follow them, support them and reach out to them.
Filet Sandwich with Horseradish
This filet sandwich is a Fall crowd-pleaser, ready for football Sunday or any time you’re making food for a group. “It’s a perfect, easy meal for when you’re entertaining and don’t want to spend the entire time in the kitchen,” says Greenwich Moms‘ Layla Lisiewski. Kids don’t love spice? Just hold the horseradish sauce and serve with ketchup.
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Kelly Coyle Crivelli
Meet one of our favorite moms, Kelly Coyle Crivelli. Kelly is the owner of The Little Point Bookshop, in Point Pleasant Beach and one of our favorite moms. Her love for books is inspiring and we can’t wait for you to meet her. Check out her social media pages, website and stop by the shop better yet, join us at her fantastic bookclub!
2021 Fall Guide
Come along with Ocean County Moms as we “fall in love with fall”. As the nights start to drift in quicker, the breeze blowing, and crisper days arrive we have the BEST Fall Guide for you! We have local fairs and festivals, unique fall experiences, pumpkin picking, farms, and so much more!
Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil
This Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil is the perfect end of summer recipe, packing in all that seasonal produce into a pasta dish that is both kid-friendly and vegetarian. If your family loves it so much you want to make it all winter long, just sub in frozen corn!
Meet-a-Mom Monday Patti Read
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Sayreville, NJ, but moved to Ocean County almost 8 years ago. Child(ren) and Age(s)? Parker- 5, Easton-3, Max- 1 One thing people would be surprised to know about you. After I graduated college I...
Generation 9/11- An Interview with the Filmmaker
This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. For many of us, that tragic morning felt like a line drawn in the sand. You remember what you were doing, where you were—and who you were—before it happened. Then, the world—and your view of it—changed forever. Now that we’re moms? The day, and anniversary, somehow seem to hold even greater significance. The children who lost parents in the attacks are no longer children, but young adults. A new documentary, Generation 9/11, features seven of the children who were born after their fathers died on September 11th, 2001. We spoke to filmmaker and mom Liz Mermin about this fascinating—and simultaneously sad and hopeful—project.
Meet-a-Mom Monday:Jackie Anderson
Jackie Anderson, MS CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist and Owner of Ascend Speech Therapy. Jackie provides in-home speech-language evaluations and speech therapy for children in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, and Teletherapy for all of NJ! Jackie has worked extensively with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and considers this an area of specialty. Other areas of experience include Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder, Pragmatic Language Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disability, Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, Speech Sound/Phonological Disorders, Alternative-Augmentative Communication (AAC,) and more! The mission of Ascend Speech Therapy is to provide engaging, research-based therapy that is functional in your child’s life. “Together, We Rise!”
Estate Planning? Wills During a Pandemic
Are you in the need of estate planning and have questions regarding wills during a pandemic?
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to have a happier, healthier life. For whatever reason, dads are more likely to keep up with their favorite form of competitive exercise, from tennis to golf—so let’s try to join them if we can. Here are 5 reasons why we should all be staying in the game.
Rosh Hashanah Meal
L’Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all Fall long.
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Why not, when they're filled with fiber and protein-rich almond flour and free of added sugars like these. This recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is a perfect "Back to School" choice—make them on a Sunday for a grab-and-go...
Meet a Mom: Lora Webster
Lora Webster is a 5-time Paralympic volleyball player, and a mom of three—with one on the way. That’s right, Lora is competing in Tokyo pregnant. A four-time medal winner (one gold, two silver and one bronze), she is also a childhood bone cancer survivor, which resulted in a surgery that caused her to lose her knee. After battling cancer and losing her knee in a surgery to remove the tumor, she received a prosthesis and became a standout high school athlete, competing not only in volleyball but also track and diving.
Summer Cocktail
Cheers to the last few weeks of summer with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors.
Meet a Mom
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Andrea Lavinthal, a mom of two who is the Style & Beauty Director at PEOPLE.
Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave Home
Some days, it feels like we're just trying to get through the day until bedtime. And whether you have toddlers or teens, the last few weeks of summer and first few weeks of school can feel particularly busy, and overwhelming at times. That's why we love this smart...
Meet a (bunch) of Moms Monday
Meghan Markle announced that for her 40th birthday she was launching a global mentorship program, encouraging women to set aside 40 minutes to share their advice and experience with other women—and we’re totally on board. Moms supporting moms isn’t just a hashtag or a...