6 Things to Look for in a Tick & Mosquito Spray Company
Spring has finally sprung, and that means plenty of outdoor family time after being cooped up all winter! The only issue? As families return to their yards, so do pests like mosquitos and ticks. To prevent these harmful insects from ruining your season, homeowners are...
Freezer Martinis from Habitual Hostess!
Martinis can be shaken, or stirred, depending on your preference, but one thing's for certain: they're always best served cold. "Freezer martinis ensure this," says Leigh Hansen of Habitual Hostess. You simply pull the prepped martinis out of the fridge 20 minutes...
Meal Planning: Trader Joe’s Edition!
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to...
Why Camp?
Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk: NJ’s Premier Family Destination Spot!
Jenkinson's Boardwalk is one of the premier family destination spots on the Jersey Shore. Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is conveniently located in close proximity to the greater New York City and Philadelphia areas. As one of the...
Rainbow Cheesecake Recipe!
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick's Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and...
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore: Cultivating Confidence and Kindness!
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has a powerful mission: building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. As moms, so many of us have wonderful memories of participating in Girl Scouts.
Realtor Stacey Donadio: Why Listing Your Home Before “Spring” Market Makes Sense
Living by Design…. Why Listing Your Home Before “Spring” Market Makes Sense It’s no secret that the spring market is the busiest time of year for real estate. With the emergence of spring, potential home buyers are out in full force, searching for their dream home. As...
Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad!
A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt). Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for...
Meet-a-Mom Monday: Meet Robin Arźon!
Robin Arzón is the definition of a fit mom. As the Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, as well as a professional ultramarathon runner, she’s not afraid to work hard to be her fittest—and is inspiring other moms to get out there and do...
10 Screen-Free Activities for Winter!
Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...
Giving the Gift of Hope with the Surrogacy Center of Philadelphia
One of the most selfless gifts you can possibly give someone is helping them to have their own family. There are several names for surrogates, including gestational carriers and surrogate mothers. In short, they are women who are carrying someone else’s baby. Helping...
2023 Sleepaway Camp 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...
2023 Monmouth + Ocean County Fitness & Wellness Guide!
It's a new year, and we're all about feeling our best! Our 2023 Monmouth & Ocean County Fitness + Wellness Guide is full of local wellness centers, fitness studios, meal services, and more! We've also included LOTS of local upcoming races, from...
Meet-a-Mom: Meet Jillian Michaels!
Jillian Michaels became a household name when she starred on the uber-popular and intense weight loss reality show, The Biggest Loser, which ran from 2004 to 2016. This Emmy-nominated mom of two has since left reality TV behind, and continued her career as an...
6 Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year's resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you'll find six of 2022's most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on UberEats...
Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1...
Hannukah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...
Toddler Gift Guide
Toddlers can be a tricky bunch to buy holiday gifts for. On one hand, they want *everything* they see advertised on commercials. On the other hand, most of those glitzy toys will either fall apart or lose their interest in the span of weeks if not days. We've put...
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie!
This Pumpkin Spice smoothie from our contributor Kathleen Ashmore is filled with real pumpkin, banana and almond butter, making it a fast and filling Fall breakfast. We'll be making it all week long with the extra cans of pumpkin we stocked up on for Thanksgiving....