Around Town - Ocean County Moms

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version! Our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore has seriously done it again with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. They have chocolate chips (read:...

Easy Pumpkin Chili

This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen, making it a go-to for busy  autumn nights. Pumpkin Chili Serves 6 4...

Meet a Mom Monday:Christie Esteves

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?  I’ve lived in Toms River my entire life (33 years) Child(ren) and Age(s)? 2 kids: Juvia 4, Ezra 1 One thing people would be surprised to know about you. It might not be that surprising to people...

After School Guide

Starlight Performing Arts Starlight Performing Arts, located in Manahawkin, NJ, offers training in Dance, Voice,Acting for Stage and TV/Film, Musical Theater, Instruments, Audition prep, Self-tapes and more. Whether you are looking for group classes or private lessons...

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...

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...

Join The Ocean County Moms Network Community

Stay up-to-date with what is happening in-and-around The Ocean County NJ Moms Network community with local events, community highlights, and exclusive deals.